Atty. John T. Poffenbarger

Atty. John T. Poffenbarger

John T. Poffenbarger is a lawyer practicing communications / media, appeals, banking and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Poffenbarger at a glance

John T. Poffenbarger is a business, government, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in West Virginia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (1961). Educated at West Virginia University (LL.B., 1961) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •West Virginia Bar Association •Kanawha County Bar Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Poffenbarger is a lawyer practicing communications / media, appeals, banking and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Poffenbarger's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John T. Poffenbarger is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in West Virginia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

John T. Poffenbarger is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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Where is John T. Poffenbarger's law office located?
John T. Poffenbarger's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Poffenbarger handle?
John T. Poffenbarger focuses on business, government, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John T. Poffenbarger practiced law?
John T. Poffenbarger has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John T. Poffenbarger go to law school?
John T. Poffenbarger earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact John T. Poffenbarger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Poffenbarger received?
John T. Poffenbarger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
West Virginia University
- 1961
B.A.
Virginia Military Institute
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1961

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