Christopher Dominic Janelle

Christopher Dominic Janelle

also known as Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

4.3
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Martinsburg, WV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

125 East King Street, Martinsburg, WV

About Christopher

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Our firm has extensive experience in all areas of divorce and family law, from simple matters to complex: business valuation, spousal support, property distribution and child custodial allocation.

34 years | 2,000 cases

60%
Personal Injury 20%

Our firm is prepared to take on the insurance company. We help injured people recover for serious injuries caused by the negligence of others.

34 years | 100 cases

20%
Litigation 10%

We handle a variety of civil litigation matters, including disputes between businesses, construction issues, public utilities, and contracts.

34 years | 500 cases

10%
Mediation 5%

Approved Mediator by the West Virginia State Bar

13 years | 10 cases

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

We have successfully litigated a number of nursing home neglect cases under the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act.

34 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 33 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

125 East King Street, Martinsburg, WV, 25401

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Christopher Dominic Janelle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Crystal | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody win

I hired Mr. Janelle to help defend myself, against a petition to modify custody my ex filed. From the very first meeting he was very straight forward and never sugar coated anything - nor made any promises he did not keep. Mr. Janelle is incredibly perceptive and professional. My situation was comple...x and confusing yet he was able to see the underlying issues and how to overcome all the obstacles I faced. He gave me all the information and advice I needed and as a bonus, he made me feel at ease in one of the most stressful situations any parent will ever experience. I left the court room with everything I asked for- and more. You will not find a better lawyer to help you with your case, even if you spend thousands and thousands of dollars. Which you most likely won’t with him, because his fees are incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend the law office of Sutton and Janelle, to anyone looking to hire a lawyer.

Posted by Robert | June 17, 2014 | Child Custody

Review and Recommendation for Christopher Janelle

Christopher is my top choice as my personal lawyer. He took time to understand my case, listened to issues, developed a strategy and implemented that plan. Christopher understand all aspects of my child support and custody case. He is professional in preparation and delivery. I highly recommend Chris...topher and his team to be the first and last call when searching for an excellent lawyer who knows the law.

Posted by Michelle | June 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent divorce issue attorney

I visited Chris about contempt issues from a divorce in which he provided no legal assistance. He was very upfront and straight forward about what I could expect as I had not been in court before this. He and his staff communicated well and provided copies of documents as soon as they were received. ... He is extremely knowledgable in the area of divorce and was able to negotiate a settlement that was to my liking. He further represented me in an answer to a petition for appeal and additional contempt case in which we were again successful. He will not promise you the world and deliver nothing. He knows what to expect so you know what the outcome will most likely be.

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D. Burke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a good job for his clients."

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Charles Trump

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Rotary International

2000 - Present

Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle

Board member, past president

Eastern Panhandle Family Court Bar Association

Past President

West Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

1992

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Elon University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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