Atty. William H. File III

Atty. William H. File III

William H. File III is a lawyer practicing general litigation, banking law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law.

Beckley Beckley 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. File III at a glance

William H. File III is a Member based in Beckley, West Virginia, practicing at File Payne Scherer & File PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1980). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1980) and Lynchburg College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Raleigh County, West Virginia and American Bar Associations The West Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1993-1996) Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Serands clients in Beckley, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William H. File III is a lawyer practicing general litigation, banking law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Lynchburg College in 1969, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at File Payne Scherer & File PLLC in Beckley, WV

Practice Areas Explained

William H. File III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. File III 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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

William H. File III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William H. File III is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in West Virginia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William H. File III is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Beckley 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 William H. File III

Where is William H. File III's law office located?
William H. File III's law practice is located in Beckley, West Virginia. The firm is File Payne Scherer & File PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. File III handle?
William H. File III focuses on business, real estate, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William H. File III practiced law?
William H. File III has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William H. File III go to law school?
William H. File III earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William H. File III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William H. File III received?
William H. File III's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1980
B.A.
Lynchburg College
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1980

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