Atty. Julia Chico Abbitt

Atty. Julia Chico Abbitt

Julia Chico Abbitt is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, chemical, higher education and 3 other areas of law. Julia received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Morgantown Morgantown 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Julia Chico Abbitt at a glance

Julia Chico Abbitt is a employment, m&a, litigation, education, and environmental attorney based in Morgantown, West Virginia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Julia Chico Abbitt is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, chemical, higher education and 3 other areas of law
  • Julia received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Julia practices in Morgantown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Julia Chico Abbitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julia Chico Abbitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Julia Chico Abbitt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Julia Chico Abbitt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Julia Chico Abbitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

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

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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 Morgantown 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 Julia Chico Abbitt

Where is Julia Chico Abbitt's law office located?
Julia Chico Abbitt's law practice is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Julia Chico Abbitt handle?
Julia Chico Abbitt focuses on employment, m&a, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Julia Chico Abbitt practiced law?
Julia Chico Abbitt has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Julia Chico Abbitt go to law school?
Julia Chico Abbitt earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Julia Chico Abbitt for a consultation?
You can contact Julia Chico Abbitt 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 Julia Chico Abbitt received?
Julia Chico Abbitt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 1991
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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