Atty. James D. Kauffelt

Atty. James D. Kauffelt

James D. Kauffelt is a lawyer practicing public utility law, motor carrier law, municipal law and 4 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Kauffelt at a glance

James D. Kauffelt is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Kauffelt & Kauffelt. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1982). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1977) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar Kanawha County and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice American Judicature Society Association of Transportation Law Professionals. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James D. Kauffelt is a lawyer practicing public utility law, motor carrier law, municipal law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Kauffelt & Kauffelt in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Kauffelt's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 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 D. Kauffelt

Where is James D. Kauffelt's law office located?
James D. Kauffelt's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Kauffelt & Kauffelt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Kauffelt handle?
James D. Kauffelt focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James D. Kauffelt practiced law?
James D. Kauffelt has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James D. Kauffelt go to law school?
James D. Kauffelt earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James D. Kauffelt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D. Kauffelt received?
James D. Kauffelt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1977
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1996

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