Atty. Christopher James Sears
Christopher James Sears is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, product liability, labor and employment law and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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About Christopher James Sears at a glance
Christopher James Sears is a Partner based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, creditor rights, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (2002), and Ohio (2008). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia University (B.A. West, 1993). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of West Virginia State Bar Kanawha County Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher James Sears is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, product liability, labor and employment law and 6 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Christopher practices in Charleston, WV
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Christopher James Sears's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher James Sears is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Christopher James Sears is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →
Christopher James Sears is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in West Virginia →
Christopher James Sears is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher James Sears 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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