Atty. John K. Dorsey

Atty. John K. Dorsey

John K. Dorsey is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, taxation law and 4 other areas of law.

Charles Town Charles Town 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John K. Dorsey at a glance

John K. Dorsey is a Member based in Charles Town, West Virginia, practicing at John K. Dorsey Attorney at Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1981). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1981) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The West Virginia State Bar West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Charles Town, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John K. Dorsey is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, taxation law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at John K. Dorsey Attorney at Law in Charles Town, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John K. Dorsey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

John K. Dorsey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 K. Dorsey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in West Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John K. Dorsey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

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

John K. Dorsey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Charles Town 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 K. Dorsey

Where is John K. Dorsey's law office located?
John K. Dorsey's law practice is located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The firm is John K. Dorsey Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John K. Dorsey handle?
John K. Dorsey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John K. Dorsey practiced law?
John K. Dorsey has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John K. Dorsey go to law school?
John K. Dorsey earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John K. Dorsey for a consultation?
You can contact John K. Dorsey 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 K. Dorsey received?
John K. Dorsey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1981
B.S.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1981

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