Atty. Mark E. Kauffelt
Mark E. Kauffelt is a lawyer practicing public utility law, transportation law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.
Municipal Law & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, WV · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark E. Kauffelt at a Glance
Mark E. Kauffelt is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Kauffelt & Kauffelt. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1982). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1979) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kanawha County and West Virginia Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Kauffelt
- Mark E. Kauffelt is a lawyer practicing public utility law, transportation law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Mark practices at Kauffelt & Kauffelt in Charleston, WV
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Mark E. Kauffelt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Kauffelt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Environmental Law in Charleston
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Charleston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark E. Kauffelt is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in West Virginia →
Energy & Utilities Law in Charleston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Mark E. Kauffelt is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charleston
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 venue, 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.
Charleston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charleston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charleston Choose Mark E. Kauffelt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark E. Kauffelt's practice in the field of environmental, government, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark E. Kauffelt brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in West Virginia, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Mark E. Kauffelt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental, government, and energy, Mark E. Kauffelt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charleston
A Charleston-based practice means Mark E. Kauffelt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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