Atty. J. Davitt McAteer

Atty. J. Davitt McAteer

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Shepherdstown Shepherdstown 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About J. Davitt McAteer at a glance

J. Davitt McAteer is a Member based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, practicing at Mcateer And Associates Pllc. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1970) and District of Columbia (1984). Educated at West Virginia University J.D. (—) and Wheeling Jesuit University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Shepherdstown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. J. Davitt McAteer is a lawyer practicing occupational safety and health law, mining safety law, health law and 2 other areas of law
  • J. received a A.B. degree from Wheeling Jesuit University, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • J. practices at McAteer & Associates, PLLC in Shepherdstown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

J. Davitt McAteer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Davitt McAteer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. Davitt McAteer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Davitt McAteer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

J. Davitt McAteer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

J. Davitt McAteer is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in West Virginia →

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 Shepherdstown 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 J. Davitt McAteer

Where is J. Davitt McAteer's law office located?
J. Davitt McAteer's law practice is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The firm is Mcateer And Associates Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Davitt McAteer handle?
J. Davitt McAteer focuses on employment, workers comp, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has J. Davitt McAteer practiced law?
J. Davitt McAteer has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did J. Davitt McAteer go to law school?
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How can I contact J. Davitt McAteer for a consultation?
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Education

West Virginia University J.D.
- In Progress
Wheeling Jesuit University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984

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