Atty. Douglas A. Cornelius
Douglas A. Cornelius is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, real estate title.
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Douglas A. Cornelius is a Principal based in Clarksburg, West Virginia, practicing at Douglas Cornelius. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on family law, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1985). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1972) and Morris Harvey College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Harrison County and American. Serands clients in Clarksburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas A. Cornelius is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, real estate title
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Morris Harvey College in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas Cornelius in Clarksburg, WV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Cornelius handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas A. Cornelius is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas A. Cornelius is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas A. Cornelius is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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