Ms. Hawrot’s primary areas of practice are complex domestic relations, minor and adult guardianships and conservatorships, real estate law, and general litigation matters.

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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

Distinctions

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
• Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion, 2020

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar
• Ohio State Bar
• United States Supreme Court
• United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Memberships

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Racial, Ethnic and Religious Considerations in Family Law Committee
  • Vice Chair, LGBTQ+ Committee
  • Legislation Committee
• West Virginia State Bar Association, Family Law Committee
• Ohio State Bar Association, Family Law Committee
• President, Belmont County Bar Association

   

Publications & Presentations

• Co-presenter, "Payroll Pitfalls: Navigating Payroll Deductions," February 27, 2012
• Presenter, "Protecting Our Children in Court," West Virginia Childcare Association Conference, October 28, 2010
• Presenter, "Probate Practice: The Essential Basics," NBI Seminar (June 29, 2010)
• Co-Author, It''s all in How You Phrase it - How to Communicate Effectively in the Workplace and Prevent Conflict Among Employees, February 2010
• Author, Child Support, Spousal Support and Medical Support Withholding: What Employers Need to Know, December 2009
• Presenter, "Substance Abuse and the Courts: Do We Help the Parents or Protect the Children?" Share the Vision Conference 2009 - Charleston, WV, November 18, 2009
• Presenter, "Guardian ad Litem's and CASA: Who''s Looking After the Children?" Share the Vision Conference - Charleston, WV, November 15, 2006

Community Involvement

• Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
  • Washington Troop #51945, Former Daisy Group Leader
  • Washington Troop #53563, Cadette Group Leader
• Trinity Area School District PTA Member
• Facilities Corp. Board­­- Kappa Alpha Theta, Epsilon Omega Chapter, Former Secretary
• CASA for Children, Inc. Board of Directors, Former Member
• YWCA Board of Directors, Former Member
• Sexual Assault Help Center Board of Directors, Former Member