Atty. Craig John Hines

Atty. Craig John Hines

Craig John Hines is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, business and corporate, energy / utilities and 2 other areas of law. Craig received a B.S.B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Morgantown Morgantown 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig John Hines at a glance

Craig John Hines is a Special Counsel based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Bowles Rice LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia (2007). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and West Virginia University (B.S.B.A. Finance, 2000). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Energy and Mineral Law Foundation •Monongalia County Bar Association. Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig John Hines is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, business and corporate, energy / utilities and 2 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.S.B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Craig practices at Bowles Rice LLP in Morgantown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Craig John Hines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig John Hines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Morgantown 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 Craig John Hines

Where is Craig John Hines's law office located?
Craig John Hines's law practice is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The firm is Bowles Rice LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig John Hines handle?
Craig John Hines focuses on business, real estate, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Craig John Hines practiced law?
Craig John Hines has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Craig John Hines go to law school?
Craig John Hines earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.B.A. Finance, 2000).
How can I contact Craig John Hines for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 2003
B.S.B.A. Finance
West Virginia University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

West Virginia U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
Admitted: 2007

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