Counsel | Co-Chair, Family Law Practice Group
Wheeling, WV
Ms. Hawrot’s primary areas of practice are complex domestic relations, minor and adult guardianships and conservatorships, real estate law, and general litigation matters.

Education

  • Washington & Jefferson College, B.A., 1992
  • Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law, J.D., 1995

Experience

  • Representing individuals in West Virginia and Ohio in divorce and domestic relations cases involving child custody, visitation, alimony and equitable distribution
  • Representing individuals in high-asset divorce cases involving closely-held businesses, pension valuations and spousal support issues in West Virginia and Ohio
  • Experience in complex custody cases including multi-jurisdictional issues
  • Obtaining guardianships and conservatorships for adults and children
  • Representing clients in surrogacy matters and adoptions
  • Arguing before the WV Supreme Court enabling clients to adopt their foster child
  • Serving as Guardian ad Litem in many courts to serve the best interests of children in contentious custody cases and abuse/neglect cases
  • Representing clients in West Virginia and Ohio real estate matters including surface and mineral title examinations
  • Working with experts to value business interests and real estate
  • Assisting clients with probate and estate administration
  • Representing clients in civil litigation matters