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Douglas A. Cornelius

3.4
3 reviews

Clarksburg, WV, U.S.A.

Family Law, Civil Litigation and Real Estate Title

About Douglas A. Cornelius

Douglas A. Cornelius is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, real estate title. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Morris Harvey College in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years. Douglas practices at Douglas Cornelius in Clarksburg, WV.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2012
Hired Attorney

I would recommend this attorney for anything, unless is has to do with family court. I've learned that it is a waste of your money to hire an attorney for these types of matters because the outcome (for me) has always been the same whether I had a lawyer or not. Other than that, Mr. Cornelius was always quick to return my calls and appeared to be extremely knowledgeable about the laws surrounding my circumstances. His staff were always easy to deal with also.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 31, 2013
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In a hurry, concerned about only his income, gets confused. I did a lot of the financial paper work, finding accounts and tracing where they were moved.u

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 23, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Real Estate Title

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Douglas Cornelius

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1972, West Virginia
    1972, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
    1978, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
    1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    Memberships
    Harrison County and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations
    West Virginia State Bar
    West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Treasurer, 1985—)
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Family Law Section).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    West Virginia University
    Class of 1972
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Morris Harvey College
    Class of 1967
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    with U.S. Army, 1969-1971
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1945
    Charleston, West Virginia, January 5, 1945
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