Atty. Edward Daniel McDevitt
Edward Daniel McDevitt is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, administrative law and 5 other areas of law. Edward received a A.A. degree from Community College of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, WV · 52+ Years Experience
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About Edward Daniel McDevitt at a Glance
Edward Daniel McDevitt is a business, government, and adr attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Courts for the Northern and (1974) and Pennsylvania (inactive) (1974). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Community College of Pennsylvania (A.A. West, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Daniel McDevitt
- Edward Daniel McDevitt is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, administrative law and 5 other areas of law
- Edward received a A.A. degree from Community College of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Edward practices in Charleston, WV
Practice Areas Explained
Edward Daniel McDevitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Daniel McDevitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Business & Corporate Law in Charleston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward Daniel McDevitt is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Government & Administrative Law in Charleston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Edward Daniel McDevitt is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in West Virginia →
Mediation & Arbitration in Charleston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Edward Daniel McDevitt is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charleston
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 venue, 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.
Charleston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charleston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charleston Choose Edward Daniel McDevitt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edward Daniel McDevitt's practice in the field of business, government, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward Daniel McDevitt brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Courts for the Northern and and Pennsylvania (inactive), Edward Daniel McDevitt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, government, and adr, Edward Daniel McDevitt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charleston
A Charleston-based practice means Edward Daniel McDevitt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Edward Daniel McDevitt Handles in Charleston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Edward Daniel McDevitt has experience with under West Virginia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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