About Robert Patterson Dunlap
Robert Patterson Dunlap II is an attorney admitted to practice in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is associated with Robert Dunlap Esq, PLLC, where he handles the law practice bearing his name.
Dunlap moved into practice after being admitted to the bars of the two states. He has spent his career working in environments that require both courtroom presence and hands-on client work. Over the years he has built a practice that emphasizes direct client communication and practical problem solving.
He serves as the principal lawyer at Robert Dunlap Esq, PLLC. The firm name indicates a small, lawyer-led practice model. In that setting Dunlap manages case development, client intake and the day-to-day legal work that keeps a small firm functioning.
In practice he represents clients across a range of matters that arise under West Virginia and Pennsylvania law. He appears in administrative hearings and state courts, and handles filings and advocacy that involve substantive state legal issues. He works with individuals and organizations that need counsel on disputes, regulatory matters, or other state-law concerns.
Dunlap’s work combines litigation tasks and transactional responsibilities. He prepares pleadings, handles discovery, appears at hearings, and engages in negotiation when cases can be resolved without trial. He also assists clients in planning for foreseeable legal issues, helping them understand options and potential outcomes so they can make informed decisions.
Colleagues and clients describe him as practical and straightforward in his handling of matters. He tends to keep legal explanations clear and focused on what clients need to know to move forward. That approach shapes how he staffs matters and how he communicates case strategy.
Outside the office Dunlap’s public profile is limited. He appears primarily in the professional role of counselor and advocate rather than as a public commentator or frequent author on legal topics.
He continues to maintain an active practice under the Robert Dunlap Esq, PLLC name, serving clients in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. His current practice concentrates on representing individuals and organizations in state-law matters across those jurisdictions.