Atty. Roy H. Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust litigation and taxation.
Estate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, WV · 29+ Years Experience
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About Roy H. Cunningham at a Glance
Roy H. Cunningham is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Lewis Gianola, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1997) and New York (1999). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D. University, 1996) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1993). Active member of New York, American Bar Association West Virginia Bar Association New York Bar Association Bar Association of Erie County. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roy H. Cunningham
- Mr. Cunningham concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust litigation and taxation
- He has a wealth of experience in complex estate planning, including the preparation and execution or wills, living trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, beneficiary defective grantor trusts, and family limited partnerships as well as basic estate planning documents
- Mr. Cunningham represents both personal and corporate fiduciaries in all forms of estate and trust litigation, including will contests, contested accountings, and reformation of wills and trusts
- Mr. Cunningham counsels his clients and represents them before the Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the West Virginia Tax Department on a wide range of tax issues
Practice Areas Explained
Roy H. Cunningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy H. Cunningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Trusts in Charleston
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Estate Planning & Probate in Charleston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Charleston
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Roy H. Cunningham is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Charleston
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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 Roy H. Cunningham
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 Roy H. Cunningham's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, tax, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roy H. Cunningham brings 29+ 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 and New York, Roy H. Cunningham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, Roy H. Cunningham 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 Roy H. Cunningham 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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Common Legal Issues Roy H. Cunningham Handles in Charleston
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