Atty. James C. Gardill

Atty. James C. Gardill

Member, Board of Editors, West Virginia University Law Review, 1972-1973. Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law, West Virginia University, Spring 1998, 2002 and 2004.

Wheeling Wheeling 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Gardill at a glance

James C. Gardill is a Member based in Wheeling, West Virginia, practicing at Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1973) and U.S. Tax Court (1991). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1973) and West Liberty University (A.B. Wheeling, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio County (President, 1984-1985), West Virginia and American Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Board of Editors, West Virginia University Law Review, 1972-1973
  • Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law, West Virginia University, Spring 1998, 2002 and 2004

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Gardill's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Wheeling 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 C. Gardill

Where is James C. Gardill's law office located?
James C. Gardill's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The firm is Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Gardill handle?
James C. Gardill focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James C. Gardill practiced law?
James C. Gardill has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James C. Gardill go to law school?
James C. Gardill earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B. Wheeling, 1968).
How can I contact James C. Gardill for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C. Gardill received?
James C. Gardill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1973
A.B. Wheeling
West Liberty University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991

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