Atty. Alan G. McGonigal

Atty. Alan G. McGonigal

Alan G. McGonigal is a lawyer practicing small business law, criminal law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Alan G. McGonigal at a glance

Alan G. McGonigal is a criminal defense, business, tax, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia (1992), Pennsylvania (1993), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1992) and Wheeling Jesuit College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan G. McGonigal is a lawyer practicing small business law, criminal law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from Wheeling Jesuit College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Alan practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Alan G. McGonigal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan G. McGonigal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alan G. McGonigal is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Alan G. McGonigal is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Alan G. McGonigal is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Alan G. McGonigal is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan G. McGonigal

Where is Alan G. McGonigal's law office located?
Alan G. McGonigal's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan G. McGonigal handle?
Alan G. McGonigal focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Alan G. McGonigal practiced law?
Alan G. McGonigal has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Alan G. McGonigal go to law school?
Alan G. McGonigal earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Alan G. McGonigal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1992
B.A.
Wheeling Jesuit College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
Admitted: 1992
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1993
Ohio
Admitted: 2001

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