Atty. James E. Garvin
James E. Garvin is a lawyer practicing real estate, mortgages, family law and 1 other area of law.
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James E. Garvin is a family law, real estate, and foreclosure attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1982) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1982). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1982) and Alderson-Broaddus College (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Garvin is a lawyer practicing real estate, mortgages, family law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Alderson-Broaddus College in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Charleston, WV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Garvin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James E. Garvin is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Garvin is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →
James E. Garvin is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 venue, 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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