Atty. James P. Geary
James P. Geary is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, insurance and 2 other areas of law.
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About James P. Geary at a glance
James P. Geary is a personal injury, government, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Petersburg, West Virginia. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1955). Educated at West Virginia University LL.B. (—) and Wake Forest University B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Petersburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James P. Geary is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, insurance and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University, and has been licensed for 71 years
- James practices in Petersburg, WV
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James P. Geary's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Geary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James P. Geary is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James P. Geary is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in West Virginia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James P. Geary is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in West Virginia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James P. Geary is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Petersburg 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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