John F. Hussell IV

John F. Hussell IV is a highly accomplished attorney with a distinguished career in estate planning, trust and estate litigation, asset protection, and corporate law. He has built a reputation for providing comprehensive legal solutions to individual and institutional clients, ensuring their wealth is preserved and efficiently transferred to the next generation. His practice centers on strategic estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, and fiduciary litigation, where he frequently advises institutional fiduciaries and tax-exempt organizations.

John’s academic credentials reflect his dedication to excellence. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Marshall University in 1991, where he was a Society of Yeager Scholars member. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1994, equipping him with a strong foundation in estate and business law.

With decades of legal experience, John has developed a client-centered approach, ensuring that estate planning and asset protection strategies are tailored to individual needs. He has handled complex legal matters, including will contests, fiduciary disputes, probate court proceedings, and tax-exempt entity formations. His expertise also extends to elder law, where he assists clients with advanced health care directives, guardianships, conservatorships, and incapacity planning.

John’s career includes leadership roles at top-tier law firms, serving as Managing Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP from 2005 to 2014 and previously as Partner at Campbell, Woods, Bagley from 1994 to 2005. His vast experience in litigation, advisory roles, and expert witness services further strengthens his ability to protect clients’ financial interests.

A strong advocate for accessible and strategic legal services, John F. Hussell IV ensures that his clients receive personalized legal solutions with 24/7 accessibility. His deep knowledge of estate planning and corporate law, coupled with his proficiency in both English and German, makes him a trusted advisor in complex financial and legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC
• Member, Kanawha County Bar Association
• Member, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Chairman, West Virginia State Bar, Probate Committee
• Member, West Virginia Bankers Association, Trust Committee
• Member, West Virginia University, Foundation Planned Giving Advisory Committee
• Member, Thomas Memorial Foundation Planned Giving Advisory Council
• Member, Charleston Area Medical Center, Foundation Estate Planning Advisors’ Committee

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law
  Juris Degree (JD)
• Marshall University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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