Atty. John H. Shott

Atty. John H. Shott

John H. Shott is a lawyer practicing corporate law, wills and estates, business & commercial.

Bluefield Bluefield 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John H. Shott at a glance

John H. Shott is a Member based in Bluefield, West Virginia, practicing at John H. Shott. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1975) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1975). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1975) and Davidson College (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mercer County and West Virginia Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Eastern Mineral Law Foundation. Serands clients in Bluefield, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John H. Shott is a lawyer practicing corporate law, wills and estates, business & commercial
  • John received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at John H. Shott in Bluefield, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Shott's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John H. Shott is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills 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 H. Shott 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 H. Shott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Bluefield 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 H. Shott

Where is John H. Shott's law office located?
John H. Shott's law practice is located in Bluefield, West Virginia. The firm is John H. Shott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Shott handle?
John H. Shott focuses on wills, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John H. Shott practiced law?
John H. Shott has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John H. Shott go to law school?
John H. Shott earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact John H. Shott for a consultation?
You can contact John H. Shott 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 H. Shott received?
John H. Shott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1975
A.B.
Davidson College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1975

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