Atty. Shirley J. Stanton
Shirley J. Stanton is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, estates and wills law, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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Shirley J. Stanton is a Member based in Fairmont, West Virginia, practicing at Stanton and Stanton. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1972), West Virginia (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1980). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1972) and Fairmont State College (B.A., 1954). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Marion County Bar Association West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairmont, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shirley J. Stanton is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, estates and wills law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Shirley received a B.A. degree from Fairmont State College in 1954, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Shirley practices at Stanton and Stanton in Fairmont, WV
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Shirley J. Stanton is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Shirley J. Stanton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Shirley J. Stanton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in West Virginia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Shirley J. Stanton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in West Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Shirley J. Stanton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
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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 Fairmont 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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