Atty. Stephen B. Stockton

Atty. Stephen B. Stockton

Stephen B. Stockton is a lawyer practicing state taxation, local taxation, appellate practice and 6 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Stephen B. Stockton at a glance

Stephen B. Stockton is a irs, tax, tax litigation, and appellate attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and West Virginia (1993). Educated at College of William & Mary (LL.M. Taxation, 1988) and Indiana University (B.A. Economics, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen B. Stockton is a lawyer practicing state taxation, local taxation, appellate practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Stephen practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen B. Stockton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen B. Stockton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

Stephen B. Stockton is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

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

Stephen B. Stockton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Litigation

Stephen B. Stockton is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen B. Stockton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 Stephen B. Stockton

Where is Stephen B. Stockton's law office located?
Stephen B. Stockton's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen B. Stockton handle?
Stephen B. Stockton focuses on irs, tax, tax litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Stephen B. Stockton practiced law?
Stephen B. Stockton has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Stephen B. Stockton go to law school?
Stephen B. Stockton earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1988); (B.A. Economics, 1983).
How can I contact Stephen B. Stockton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen B. Stockton received?
Stephen B. Stockton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
College of William & Mary
- 1988
B.A. Economics
Indiana University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
West Virginia
Admitted: 1993

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