West Virginia residents facing estate planning issues have access to attorneys who specialize in wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and wealth transfer strategies. The legal framework in West Virginia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern estate planning cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for estate planning matters in West Virginia is generally 10 years written, 5 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and West Virginia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The West Virginia State Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on estate planning in West Virginia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right estate planning attorney in West Virginia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to estate planning law in West Virginia to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across West Virginia.

Ronald N. Walters Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walters Law Office, PLLC
 16 Capitol Street Charleston WV 25301
(304) 391-8002
Droit - École de Droit de la Sorbonne (2017)
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Estate Planning
Gail Kahle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kahle Law Office
 39 - 15th Street Wheeling WV 26003
(304) 232-2970
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Energy, Oil & Gas Law Estate Planning Insurance Claims
Jim Carey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carey & Stewart, PLLC
 3169 Main Street Weirton WV 26062
(304) 914-3577
West Virginia University College of Law (1991)
English
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Howard Mark Everett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark Everett, Attorney at Law, PLLC
 1756F Mileground Rd Morgantown WV 26505
(304) 284-9111
West Virginia University College of Law (2003)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
C. Page Hamrick III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyer at Law, Charleston WV
 1550 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston WV 25311
(304) 345-8283
Marshall University (1979)
Bar #1566
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Divorce Estate Planning
Amanda Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The HUB
 PO Box 2942 Martinsburg WV 25402
(304) 262-3194
Ohio Northern University (1990)
American Sign Language
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Consumer Law Divorce
Lawrence Sherman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 255 West Main Street P.O. Box 1810 Romney WV 26757
(304) 822-4740
West Virginia University College of Law
English
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Bridgette Wilson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Busch, Zurbuch & Thompson, PLLC
 26 High Street P.O. Box 1819 Elkins WV 26241
(304) 636-3560
West Virginia University College of Law (1993)
English
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
Nathan T. Bennett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bennett Law
 P.O. Box 610 Petersburg WV 26847
(304) 851-8531
West Virginia University College of Law
English
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Andrew J. Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cipriani Law Offices, L.C.
 634 Charles Street Wellsburg WV 26070
(304) 737-1610
West Virginia University College of Law (2011)
English
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
John M. Butler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
John M. Butler
 P. O. Box 700 St. Marys WV 26170
(304) 684-9258
West Virginia University (1981)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Steven Robert Ruby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Williams & Connolly LLP Washington D.C. 20005
(304) 345-6555
Washington and Lee University School of Law (2006)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Woodrow Turner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 17460 Veterans Memorial Hwy (across from Wal-Mart) Kingwood WV 26537
(304) 329-0773
West Virginia University College of Law (2001)
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Steven Hunter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 921 Court St N Lewisburg WV 24901
(304) 645-4622
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
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