John Naif Ellem

John Naif Ellem

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 33 years

Lawyer at Parkersburg, WV

P.O. Box 322, Parkersburg, WV

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 33 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ellem Law Office, PLLC

P.O. Box 322, Parkersburg, WV, 26102

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John Naif Ellem's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Automobile buyback

Very happy with service provided, highly recommend, very responsive to all needs and questions

Posted by Charles | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My experience with Ellem Law office.

Mr. Ellem is a very good lawyer who represented my case in a very professional manner. He was honest and he get's things done. I recommend him to anyone!!!

John Ellem

Replied last August 16, 2017

Thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed working with you!

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2014

Thanks

Thanks for all the work you put into my case. I will be recommending you to anyone that has similar problems in the future.

Posted by scott | July 30, 2014

Review of Attorney. John Ellem's excellent representation of discriminatory case

Mr. Ellem was very courteous and professional in assisting me with my legal issues. He made me feel comfortable, was always responsive to my calls and emails, and followed-through with everything he said he would. I recommend Mr. Ellem to all my friends and family, or to anybody in need of excellent ...representation.

Posted by Shelley | June 28, 2014 | Foreclosure

Mortgage loan modification/ Foreclosure

Attorney John Ellem and his staff were very professional and helpful during a very trying time in my life. Mr. Ellem worked extremely hard to ensure that I was able to remain in my home, avoid foreclosure, and secure a loan modification for me. Mr. Ellem knows the mortgage laws and is definitely th...e attorney you want on your side in a situation like this.

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John Naif Ellem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Banning

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is important to have someone who really knows the law on your side. John Ellem is respected."

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Ronald Burdge

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you want to know how good a lawyer is, take a look at how long they have been in practice, read some of their Avvo answers to consumer questions, read what their clients and other lawyers have said about them in their reviews, look for awards and recognition and particularly their professional associations and speaking engagements. And when you do all that, you will see what I already know from experience with him, John is very likely the best in the state when it comes to consumer protection law and bankruptcy law. He knows the legal system and how to handle a courtroom. If you need help, he's the one I recommend in West Virginia. Period."

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Donald Harris

General practice lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great reputation."

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Seth Gaskins

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ellem is a leader in his field. I highly recommend this lawyer to anybody needing representation in West Virginia."

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Gary Brod

Lemon law lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very diligent and committed to providing excellent representation"

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very experienced lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

CV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Legislator of the year, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth

2008

Outstanding Legislative Service Award, WVAJ

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Ellem Law Office

2001 - 2014

Delegate, WV House of Delegates

1992 - 2000

Associate, Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

WV State Chair

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

member

2006 - Present

West Virginia Association for Justice

Member

2006 - 2015

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Doonan: 640 S.E.2d 71 (2006)

Reversed and Remanded for new trial

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Education

1992

West Virginia University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Wheeling Jesuit University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Arab American Institute Leadership Summit

Past and Present Arab American Elected Officials

2014

Annual Convening

Passing Good Juvenile Sentencing Reform Legislation Post-Graham and Miller

2012

Webinar

How to Communicate Effectively With Your Elected Representative

1997

Arc of Wood County Workshop

Guardianship and Conservatorship Law (as applicable to those with developmental disabilities)

Languages

English

Activity

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