Atty. Gerald M. West

Atty. Gerald M. West

Gerald M. West is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, business law and 4 other areas of law.

Chincoteague Chincoteague 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Gerald M. West at a glance

Gerald M. West is a probate, business, real estate, government, and appellate attorney based in Chincoteague, Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1974) and College of William and Mary (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chincoteague, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald M. West is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from College of William and Mary in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Gerald practices in Chincoteague, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald M. West's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Gerald M. West is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gerald M. West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

Gerald M. West is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Gerald M. West is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chincoteague are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald M. West

Where is Gerald M. West's law office located?
Gerald M. West's law practice is located in Chincoteague, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald M. West handle?
Gerald M. West focuses on probate, business, real estate, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Gerald M. West practiced law?
Gerald M. West has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Gerald M. West go to law school?
Gerald M. West earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Gerald M. West for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald M. West directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald M. West received?
Gerald M. West's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
College of William and Mary
- 1974
B.S.
College of William and Mary
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974

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