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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Angie | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Divorce court

I would highly recommend Mr. janell in your case. He was very effient, got the job done quickly and took the time to go over everything with me in detail. He was on top of his game and I felt confident to be with him. I have referred him to many people.

Posted by Deborah | October 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce court is not fun

I thought Christopher Janelle was professional and knowledgeable. He never over emphasizes your case, but always gave me contingencies. Plan A and Plan B. Something that is required when you are in the midst of a divorce court proceeding of any kind. Someone with a clear eye on the goal and the skil...ls to get there. I was very pleased with his skill and expertise. I would not hesitate to hire him again or refer him to other clients. As a matter of fact...I already have referred 2 clients . I know they will be in excellent legal hands.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2014 | Child Custody

Area's Most Effective and Professional Family Court Lawyer

When my previous lawyer became a family court judge, he referred to Christopher Janelle. My child custody case was nothing short of complicated and the previous lawyer knew that Chris had the expertise to assist me. Years later, I am still thankful for that referral. Since 2008, Chris has effe...ctively represented me three times in the court room. He was always up to date on details and worked closely with other professionals involved in my case. Above all, Chris always had my child's best interest at hand and fought to protect them. When meeting with Chris, he will provide his honest feedback of one's potential case. He has the court room experience that allows him to offer his clients' realistic expectations based on the information presented. In my particular case, we actually walked away winning more than we had hoped. Unlike some lawyers, Chris will not take a case that he feels hold no merit. There had been times when I consulted with him and was instructed to let my case mature so we could gather more evidence. While this was upsetting to hear at the time, Chris was 100% correct in his professional decision. Within weeks, the case was ready for the courtroom and the extra time allowed us to present a more solid case to the judge. If I ever have to step back into the courtroom again, I will have Chris represent my case. I cannot fathom retaining anyone else. He is knowledgeable, honest, and compassionate about his work.

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.

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Christopher Dominic Janelle's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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