Atty. Charles R. McElwee

Atty. Charles R. McElwee

Charles R. McElwee is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business and corporate, energy and environment and 9 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 71 yrs experience 71 year
Call (681) 317-8171 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Charles R. McElwee at a glance

Charles R. McElwee is a wills, trusts, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1955). Educated at West Virginia University (LL.B., 1955) and Glenville State College (A.B., 1949). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles R. McElwee is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business and corporate, energy and environment and 9 other areas of law
  • Charles received a A.B. degree from Glenville State College in 1949, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • Charles practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Charles R. McElwee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles R. McElwee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Charles R. McElwee is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →

Trusts

Charles R. McElwee is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in West Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Charles R. McElwee is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Charles R. McElwee is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles R. McElwee is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Charles R. McElwee

Where is Charles R. McElwee's law office located?
Charles R. McElwee's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles R. McElwee handle?
Charles R. McElwee focuses on wills, trusts, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Charles R. McElwee practiced law?
Charles R. McElwee has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Charles R. McElwee go to law school?
Charles R. McElwee earned their education at (LL.B., 1955); (A.B., 1949).
How can I contact Charles R. McElwee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles R. McElwee received?
Charles R. McElwee's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
West Virginia University
- 1955
A.B.
Glenville State College
- 1949

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1955

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