Atty. Derek C. Swope
Derek C. Swope is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability.
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Derek C. Swope is a Cir.J. based in Princeton, West Virginia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1978) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1978). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1978) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Princeton, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek C. Swope is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability
- Derek received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Derek practices in Princeton, WV
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek C. Swope is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
Derek C. Swope is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Princeton 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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