Atty. Francis M. Funaro

Atty. Francis M. Funaro

Francis M. Funaro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, state, local and municipal law, real estate.

Petersburg Petersburg 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Francis M. Funaro at a glance

Francis M. Funaro is a Member based in Petersburg, West Virginia, practicing at Geary & Geary, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991), New Hampshire (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1993). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Trinity College (B.A. Political, 1986). Active member of New Hampshire Bar Association. Serands clients in Petersburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Francis M. Funaro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, state, local and municipal law, real estate
  • Francis received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Francis practices at Geary & Geary, LLP in Petersburg, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Francis M. Funaro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis M. Funaro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

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

Francis M. Funaro is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Petersburg 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 Francis M. Funaro

Where is Francis M. Funaro's law office located?
Francis M. Funaro's law practice is located in Petersburg, West Virginia. The firm is Geary & Geary, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis M. Funaro handle?
Francis M. Funaro focuses on estate planning, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Francis M. Funaro practiced law?
Francis M. Funaro has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Francis M. Funaro go to law school?
Francis M. Funaro earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Political, 1986).
How can I contact Francis M. Funaro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1991
B.A. Political
Trinity College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1993

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