Ronald Keith Hatfield

Ronald Keith Hatfield

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Rating: 4.4

Licensed for 19 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Fairmont, WV
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Business ... +3 more

211 Adams Street, Suite 508, Fairmont, WV

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Ronald

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

West Virginia Bankruptcy Attorney with offices in Charleston and Fairmont. Our clients often owe more money than they can afford to repay over time. We offer our Fresh Start Bankruptcy System(tm) program for those clients. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the person that owes the money is usually relieved of financial obligations and given a fresh financial start.

19 years | 450 cases

30%
Business 20%

Small Business Asset and Formation Protection attorney, we are WV's only Creative Business Lawyer(tm). Offering the LIFT System(tm) for addressing Legal, Insurance, Financial, and Tax areas within your business structure. We offer the LIFT Business Audit as a strating point to your legal planning for your business.

19 years | 50 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

West Virginia Estate Planning Attorney with offices in Charleston and Fairmont. "Estate" is the legal term used to define, basically, everything that belongs to you. We tell you strategies to transfer your belongings after you die and, also help you control and protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and money to children, charities, or others in a way you desire. Offering the Kids Proection Plan, as WV’s only Personal Family Lawyerâ„

19 years | 125 cases

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

West Virginia Bankruptcy Attorney with offices in Charleston and Fairmont. If you owe money but need time to repay it, you may require the services of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the court appoints a trustee to help you straighten out your finances (sometimes called a financial reorganization). Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are required to file a plan to pay off the money owed over a three-to-five-year period under the bankruptcy court's supervision.

19 years | 12 cases

10%
Family 10%

West Virginia Family and Domestic Law attorneys. Domestic law practice includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, we can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

19 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

West Virginia Personal Injury attorney. WV personal injury lawyer; works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. For example, if you are in a car accident or are the victim of a botched surgery, we can help. We know how the insurance claim process works, we know what evidence to gather, and we know how to calculate and present a claim for money damages. Different fee arrangements available to suit your needs.

19 years | 25 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

15%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 19 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Disciplinary Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Law Offices of Ronald Keith Hatfield

211 Adams Street, Suite 508, Fairmont, WV, 26554

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Mr Hatfield accepted retainer then failed to correspond with me and the attorney representing my ex-husband. Failed to respond to the court. I missed the divorce hearing and had to contact the oppositions attorney to find out what was the status. The court demanded he repay the retainer, which Mr ...Hatfield did with apologies that he was ill.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2014

Illegal Real Estate Contract

He claims that he is ill and thus is not able to give full attention to his work. Deligates everything to paralegal. Will not discuss the specifics of my case and will not return calls or emails. The only time he has talked with me was before I hired him and at deposition. Paid a $10,000 retainer... and received accounting after a year indicating that he had spent over 15,000 and requested and additional $15,000. Currently being investigated by the BAR.

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Experience

Rating:  4.4 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in WV, 2015

updated on 10/13/2015

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Honors

2011

Top 100 Most Influential People (86), Morgantown Dominion Post

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Professor, West Virginia University West Virginia University

2007 - Present

Senior Attorney, Hatfield Legal Services, LC

2007 - 2008

Senior Associate Attorney, Van Bibber and Associates, PLLC

Associations

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

West Virginia University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

West Virginia University

Masters

2002

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2011

Better Marriages Fiesta

Marriage and Finance

2011

ASPCE National Conference

Financial Management

Languages

English

Activity

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