John R. Angotti

John R. Angotti is a member of Angotti & Straface, L.C., in Morgantown, West Virginia. He represents individuals and businesses in litigation, with a practice covering personal injury, criminal defense, and domestic relations. His family law work includes divorce-related matters, while his litigation practice focuses heavily on courtroom representation. He serves clients throughout West Virginia who face injury claims, criminal allegations, or disputed family issues.

Angotti earned a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in Akron, Ohio. He also holds a B.S. in Business Finance from West Virginia University. His legal and finance education supports the analysis of contested evidence, financial considerations, and the practical consequences of litigation. He was admitted to the West Virginia bar in 1988 and later gained admission to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Angotti has decades of experience in litigation and trial work. His principal practice areas include plaintiff-side personal injury claims, criminal defense, and domestic relations. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia, in addition to state courts. His work may involve evaluating claims, preparing for contested hearings, and presenting clients’ positions in civil or criminal proceedings.

John R. Angotti belongs to the American Association for Justice, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, West Virginia Bar Association, and Monongalia County Bar Association. His practice reflects a sustained focus on courtroom advocacy in the Morgantown region. He works with clients whose circumstances require attention to procedural rules, the development of evidence, and the consequences of a contested legal matter. His experience encompasses both civil disputes and criminal cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Angotti & Straface, L.C.
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Monongalia County Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• University of Akron School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) (Major: Business Finance)

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