John D. Wooton Sr. is Senior Partner at Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC in Beckley, West Virginia. With 49 years of legal experience, he represents clients in immigration, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and workers’ compensation. Admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1976, he earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers (2007–2011) and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating as well as a Client Champion badge for his peer and client-reviewed excellence.
In May, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled in the case of Hall v. Hall. What proceeded bears direct application on future estate cases in…