Top Guardianship Lawyers From West Virginia

A guardianship petition in West Virginia may be considered when informal caregiving no longer provides enough authority or protection. The proposed guardian may need authority over personal care, medical choices, education, living arrangements, assets, or public benefits. Temporary or emergency relief may be requested in urgent situations, while permanent appointments generally involve fuller court review. An attorney can explain the filing process, prepare evidence, address objections, and help the proposed guardian understand future responsibilities. Discover a curated list of some of the most trusted and top-rated guardianship attorneys in West Virginia and connect with experienced professionals known for strong legal representation that fits your specific needs.

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Marc J. Slotnick
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Landlord & Tenant, ...
William Bauerle
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
Erica Lord
Legal Specialization: Family, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
Gerald Hayden
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Andrew Shaffer
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Elder Law, Guardianship, Landlord & Tenant, Power of Attorney, ...
Elizabeth “Layne” Diehl
Legal Specialization: Family, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Abuse & Neglect, Guardianship, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
William B. Summers
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Guardianship, Homicide, Litigation, ...
Heather Dern Myers
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Claude S. Smith, III
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Family, Health Care
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, ...
Sara Chapman
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Licensing, ...
Madison Carroll
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Brent L. Van Deysen
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
James T. Carey
Legal Specialization: Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Debra Chafin
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Annulment, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
Amy J. Haynie
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Elder Law, Foreclosure, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Property Disputes, ...
Mark Everett
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Travis Britton
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
David R. Karr, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Real Estate
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Property Disputes, Title & Boundary Issues, Wills & Living Wills
Jennifer Meeteer

Jennifer Meeteer

  • Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, Divorce & Separation, ...
Alex Hayden
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
Alison A. Cox
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Kristine A. Burdette
Legal Specialization: Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Marshall Foster
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Michael A. Bush
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Land Use & Zoning, Limited Liability Company (LLC), ...
Jeff Blaydes
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Elder Law, Guardianship, Medical Devices & Dangerous Drugs, Products Liability, Sexual Harassment
Neil R. Bouchillon
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Guardianship, Identity Theft, ...
Wayne Evans

Wayne Evans

  • Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Brain Injury, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, ...
Betsy Griffith
Legal Specialization: Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...

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