Gerald M. “Mort” Titus, Jr.

Gerald M. “Mort” Titus, Jr. is a West Virginia attorney with Titus Law, PLLC whose primary focus is litigation. His practice includes divorce, child custody, adoption, personal injury, estate litigation, real estate disputes, criminal defense, and other civil matters. Titus works from a practice serving the Parkersburg and Spencer areas and brings experience across domestic, civil, criminal, and injury cases. His work regularly involves contested issues that require negotiation, motion practice, and courtroom preparation.

Titus graduated from West Virginia University in 1977 with a double major in Political Science and Sociology. He later graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1980. His academic background provided preparation for a career involving litigation, public prosecution, domestic relations, and property-related disputes. The combination of social science study and legal training supports his work with clients facing conflicts that involve family relationships, personal rights, property interests, and contested claims.

Titus began his legal career in Spencer, West Virginia and later served for two and one-half years as Prosecuting Attorney of Roane County. In 1993, he joined David Palmer to form Palmer & Titus. His practice developed around litigation and includes divorce, custody, adoption, personal injury, estate disputes, real estate litigation, criminal defense, and civil claims. This range gives him experience with courtroom procedure, evidence, legal strategy, settlement discussions, and the practical demands of disputed matters.

Gerald M. “Mort” Titus, Jr. brings decades of West Virginia legal experience to clients facing civil, domestic, criminal, injury, estate, and real estate disputes. His background as a county prosecutor and private litigator provides familiarity with both public and private courtroom matters. Titus focuses on evaluating the facts, identifying the legal issues that control a dispute, and helping clients understand the options available as a case moves through negotiation, litigation, or resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Titus Law, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology

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