Atty. John Joseph Meadows

Atty. John Joseph Meadows

Mr. John Joseph Meadows is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy law, environmental law and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Meadows at a glance

John Joseph Meadows is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2003). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 2003) and Augusta State University (B.A. History, 1996). Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Joseph Meadows is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy law, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Augusta State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Meadows's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Joseph Meadows is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Joseph Meadows is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Joseph Meadows is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Joseph Meadows

Where is John Joseph Meadows's law office located?
John Joseph Meadows's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Meadows handle?
John Joseph Meadows focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John Joseph Meadows practiced law?
John Joseph Meadows has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John Joseph Meadows go to law school?
John Joseph Meadows earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. History, 1996).
How can I contact John Joseph Meadows for a consultation?
You can contact John Joseph Meadows 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 2003
B.A. History
Augusta State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Kentucky
Admitted: 2010
Georgia
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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