Atty. Joseph A. Gompers

Atty. Joseph A. Gompers

Joseph A. Gompers is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 9 other areas of law.

Wheeling Wheeling 78 yrs experience 78 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph A. Gompers at a glance

Joseph A. Gompers is a Member based in Wheeling, West Virginia, practicing at Gompers, McCarthy & McClure. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1948). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1948) and Mount St. Mary's College (A.B., 1944). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio County (President, 1966-1967) and West Virginia Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1972-1973) National Attorneys Association West Virginia Association For Justice West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph A. Gompers is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 9 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a A.B. degree from Mount St. Mary's College in 1944, and has been licensed for 78 years
  • Joseph practices at Gompers, McCarthy & McClure in Wheeling, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Gompers's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Joseph A. Gompers is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →

Residential Real Estate

Joseph A. Gompers is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in West Virginia →

Trusts

Joseph A. Gompers 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.

Joseph A. Gompers 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.

Joseph A. Gompers 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 Wheeling 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 Joseph A. Gompers

Where is Joseph A. Gompers's law office located?
Joseph A. Gompers's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The firm is Gompers, McCarthy & McClure. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Gompers handle?
Joseph A. Gompers focuses on wills, residential, trusts, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Joseph A. Gompers practiced law?
Joseph A. Gompers has 78+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1948.
Where did Joseph A. Gompers go to law school?
Joseph A. Gompers earned their education at (J.D., 1948); (A.B., 1944).
How can I contact Joseph A. Gompers for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph A. Gompers received?
Joseph A. Gompers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1948
A.B.
Mount St. Mary's College
- 1944

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1948

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