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Atty. John Franklin Allevato

Atty. John Franklin Allevato

John Franklin Allevato is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, federal taxation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Charleston Charleston 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Franklin Allevato at a glance

John Franklin Allevato is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1998), and West Virginia United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia United States (1999). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Franklin Allevato is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, federal taxation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John Franklin Allevato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Franklin Allevato handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Franklin Allevato is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in West Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Franklin Allevato is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Franklin Allevato is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

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

John Franklin Allevato is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

John Franklin Allevato is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Franklin Allevato

Where is John Franklin Allevato's law office located?
John Franklin Allevato's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Franklin Allevato handle?
John Franklin Allevato focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John Franklin Allevato practiced law?
John Franklin Allevato has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Franklin Allevato go to law school?
John Franklin Allevato earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact John Franklin Allevato for a consultation?
You can contact John Franklin Allevato directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Franklin Allevato received?
John Franklin Allevato's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
West Virginia United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia United States
Admitted: 1999

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