Atty. James W. Thomas
James W. Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, family and 5 other areas of law.
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About James W. Thomas at a glance
James W. Thomas is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Jackson Kelly PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Miami University (B.A. Political, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of West Virginia Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, family and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, WV
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James W. Thomas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Thomas 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 W. Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James W. Thomas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
James W. Thomas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in West Virginia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James W. Thomas is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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