About Gina

Gina Fantasia is an attorney based in Fairmont, West Virginia, with over 30 years of experience in various areas of law, including business law, employment law, and real estate law. She is a partner at Capuder Fantasia PLLC, an AV-rated firm recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for its high standards of legal excellence. Her extensive practice encompasses many corporate, real estate, and transactional matters. This includes business formation, contract preparation, and the representation of lenders in both commercial and residential real estate transactions. In addition to her transactional work, Ms. Fantasia provides valuable consultation on human resources and employment issues.

She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 1987, where she was recognized in the top 25% of her class and became a member of the prestigious Order of the Barristers. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Master of Science in Industrial Relations from West Virginia University in 1980, which has informed her understanding of workplace dynamics and employment law. Ms. Fantasia was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1998 and has been an active member since. Her legal practice in West Virginia primarily focuses on real estate transactions and providing business advice to clients. Additionally, she is a member of the State Bar of Texas, having been admitted in 1988, which allows her to serve clients across state lines.

She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Fantasia is deeply committed to her community. Since 2009, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at Fairmont State University, teaching in the School of Business. Her role as an educator allows her to share her extensive knowledge of business law with the next generation of professionals. Furthermore, she has been a Director on the West Virginia Small Business Development Center Advisory Board since 2007, where she contributes to the growth and support of local businesses.

Her leadership extends to organizations such as the United Way of Marion County and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, where she has held various positions. Ms. Fantasia has represented clients in a full range of corporate legal matters, including regulatory compliance, contract review, real estate purchase, financing, leasing matters, and insurance and risk management. Her office is conveniently located at 1543 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 101, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554. She can be reached by phone at (304) 333-5261 or by fax at (681) 404-6800, making her accessible to clients seeking expert legal guidance in her areas of practice.

Education

University of Houston - Main Campus

J.D. | Law

1984

West Virginia University

M.S. | Industrial Relations

1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

West Virginia
Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Employment Law Real Estate Law

Legal Services Scope

Transactional Litigation

Professional Associations

Fairmont State Univerisity

Adjunct Professor 2009 - Current

West Virginia Development Office

Advisory Directory-Small Business Development Centers 2007 - Current

West Virginia State Bar

has membership 1998 - Current

State Bar of Texas

has membership 1988 - Current

University of Houston Law Center

Adjunct Professor 1990 - 1996

Office Locations

Main Office

 1543 Fairmont Ave Fairmont WV 26554