Atty. Robert W. Compton

Atty. Robert W. Compton

Robert W. Compton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, taxation, administrative law.

Charleston Charleston 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (681) 317-8795

Profile Summary

About Robert W. Compton at a glance

Robert W. Compton is a business, tax, litigation, and government attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2001). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (LL.M., 1999) and University of Arizona College of Law (J.D., 1998). Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert W. Compton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, taxation, administrative law
  • Robert received a degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1999, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Robert practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Robert W. Compton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. Compton 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.

Robert W. Compton is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

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

Robert W. Compton is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert W. Compton is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Robert W. Compton is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert W. Compton

Where is Robert W. Compton's law office located?
Robert W. Compton's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert W. Compton handle?
Robert W. Compton focuses on business, tax, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Robert W. Compton practiced law?
Robert W. Compton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Robert W. Compton go to law school?
Robert W. Compton earned their education at (LL.M., 1999); (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact Robert W. Compton for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1999
J.D.
University of Arizona College of Law
- 1998

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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