James A. Byrum, Jr.

Professional Experience

Civil and criminal litigation, including class actions, bankruptcy and consumer litigation, real estate, domestic relations, wills and estates. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Special Prosecutor for Ohio County, West Virginia. Currently, Fiduciary Commissioner for Ohio County, West Virginia overseeing the administration of estates and adjudicating claims made against estates.

Education

Cornell University, B.A. Government 1968
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D. 1975

Bar Admissions

West Virginia

Court Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
United Stated District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Practice Areas

Litigation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Tax & Estate Planning, Domestic Relations

Professional Honors

Fellow, National College of Advocacy
BV® Distinguished™ Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.
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Professional Associations

American Bar Association
American Association of Justice
West Virginia Association of Justice
American Bankruptcy Institute
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Military and Community Service

Lieutenant, United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1969-1979
Former President, West Virginia Legal Services Plan
Former Board Member, House of the Carpenter
Former Chairman, City of Wheeling Civil Service Commission