Atty. Debra V. Chafin
Attorney Chafin's background lends itself to complex divorce litigation involving the division of business. Ms.
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About Debra V. Chafin at a glance
Debra V. Chafin is an Attorney based in Clarksburg, West Virginia, practicing at Law Office of Debra V. Chafin. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and child support. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1985), West Virginia (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1992). Educated at Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law (J.D., 1984) and College of Wooster (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Harrison County (Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2006), West Virginia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Clarksburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Chafin's background lends itself to complex divorce litigation involving the division of business
- Ms. Chafin also has extensive experience in contested custody litigation, contested divorce litgation involving alimony, and contested paternity matters
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Debra V. Chafin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →
Debra V. Chafin is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in West Virginia →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Debra V. Chafin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Debra V. Chafin is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in West Virginia →
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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 Clarksburg 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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