Atty. James A. Kirby

Atty. James A. Kirby

James A. Kirby is a lawyer practicing legislative lobbying & government relations, litigation, municipal bonds & public finance and 1 other area of law.

Charleston Charleston 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About James A. Kirby at a glance

James A. Kirby is a litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in West Virginia West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all lower State courts United States Distri (2000). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2000) and West Virginia University (B.A. Philosophy, 1995). Active member of Professional Affiliations •West Virginia State Bar •Kanawha County Bar Association •American Inns of Court •National Association of Bond Lawyers •Mediator listed with the West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Kirby is a lawyer practicing legislative lobbying & government relations, litigation, municipal bonds & public finance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Kirby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Kirby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A. Kirby is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James A. Kirby is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James A. Kirby is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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 James A. Kirby

Where is James A. Kirby's law office located?
James A. Kirby's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Kirby handle?
James A. Kirby focuses on litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James A. Kirby practiced law?
James A. Kirby has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James A. Kirby go to law school?
James A. Kirby earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Philosophy, 1995).
How can I contact James A. Kirby for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 2000
B.A. Philosophy
West Virginia University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

West Virginia West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all lower State courts United States Distri
Admitted: 2000

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