Erica Lord

Erica Lord is the founder of a Charleston family-law practice in Charleston, WV. Lord concentrates on family law matters including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, and related proceedings. The practice includes divorce, custody and parenting disputes, modifications, protective orders, mediation, adoption, and guardianship matters. The work often requires practical guidance on court procedure, family finances, parenting arrangements, and decisions that can have lasting effects on children and households.

Lord earned a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2001 and a B.A. from West Virginia State University in 1999. Lord has practiced family law in the Charleston area for many years and now leads her own firm. That training supports the research, drafting, negotiation, and courtroom work involved in domestic relations and related disputes.

Lord’s experience includes divorce and custody cases, post-decree modifications, domestic violence and protective-order matters, custody allocation and mediation, adoptions, and guardianships. Her practice addresses both contested proceedings and negotiated family-law resolutions, with attention to the legal arrangements affecting children and family finances. These matters require attention to both legal standards and the practical details that shape parenting, support, property, and other family arrangements. Lord uses this background to explain legal options, identify material risks, and prepare clients for the next stage of a matter.

Erica Lord leads a Charleston firm devoted to domestic relations and other family-centered legal needs. Her professional recognition includes a 2025 WV Living Wonder Woman Award for leadership, service, and community involvement. The practice remains focused on helping clients address difficult family transitions with clear advice, careful preparation, and attention to long-term legal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Erica Lord Law Group PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

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