$ 250-400 per hour
Scott A. Curnutte
About Scott
Biography
Experienced trial attorney who has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout W.Va., and pursued appeals in the 4th Circuit and the Supreme Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Family
25%
31 years | 1,500 cases
Social Security & Disability
25%
31 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Curnutte Law
501 Davis Avenue, PO Box 1605, Elkins, WV, 26241-1605
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Scott A. Curnutte's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Curnutte was my Clinical Law Professor in law school and I am proud to call him not only my mentor and teacher, but also a friend and a colleague! Scott is truly a "lawyer's lawyer" -- he is a superb advocate for his clients and the most genuine professional I have been fortunate to work with. I can personally vouch for his dedication to his clients and commitment to obtaining the best results for his clients! A+++++"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Of course Scott is an excellent lawyer and adjunct professor at the law school, but I see his commitment to excellence and innovation in alternate dispute resolution @ 20 times a year. Scott digs out key information, and comes up with innovative solutions, and settles cases others simply do not. I am honored to endorse Scott Curnutte."
Phillip Isner
Family lawyer
J. Hunter
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension issued in WV, 2025
updated on 08/13/2025This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in WV, 2020
updated on 06/01/2021This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
1999
Kaufman Award, West Virginia State Bar
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University College Of Law
1994 - Present
President, Curnutte law
2009 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University College of Business & Economics
1994 - 1994
Adjunct Professor, Davis & Elkins College
1991 - 1994
Law Clerk, United States District Court, NDWV
Associations
2009 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2009 - Present
PresidentWest Virginia Law Institute
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: Jimmy M.W., No. 13-0762 (W.Va. Supreme Court 2014) (memorandum decision)
Logar v. West Virginia Univ. Bd. Of Govs., 2011 WL 4345973 (N.D.W.Va. 2011)
Wince, et al. v. AT&T, et al., 681 F.Supp.2d 688 (N.D.W.Va. 2010)
Heinemann v. Kennedy, 2008 WL 649061 (N.D.W.Va. Mar. 10 2008)
Barkley v. Kmart Corp., 2:07-CV-13 (N.D.W.Va. May 7 2007)
SER Brandon L. v. Moats, 209 W.Va. 752, 551 S.E.2d 674 (2001)
Runner v. Howell, 205 W. Va. 359, 518 S.E.2d 363, (1999)
Vanscoy v. Anger, 203 W.Va. 624, 510 S.E.2d 283 (1998)
Education
1991
West Virginia University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Wake Forest University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
1991
West Virginia Law Review
Reforming the Law of Intestate Succession and Elective Shares: New Solutions to Age-Old Problems
1990
West Virginia Law Review
Preventing Spousal Disinheritance: An Equitable Solution
Languages
English