A common sense approach to law.

We deliver a sensible approach to legal issues. We act as a trustworthy advocate to our clients, putting their needs first.

We value our community and want to provide direct, affordable, and accessible legal help. We value our clients’ time, money, and livelihood. We are problem solvers. We believe empowerment and information drive beneficial outcomes.

L E G A L S E R V I C E S P R O V I D E D:

– General Civil Litigation
– Property Litigation
– HOA Law

– Contract & Business Law
– Injury & Wrongful Death
– Simple Estate Planning

*Free initial consultation with reasonable hourly rates and retainers

We deliver a sensible approach to legal issues. We act as a trustworthy advocate to our clients, putting their needs first.

We value our community and want to provide direct, affordable, and accessible legal help. We value our clients’ time, money, and livelihood. We are problem solvers. We believe empowerment and information drive beneficial outcomes.

L E G A L S E R V I C E S P R O V I D E D:

– General Civil Litigation
– Property Litigation
– HOA Law
– Contract & Business Law
– Injury & Wrongful Death
– Simple Estate Planning

*Free initial consultation with reasonable hourly rates and retainers

Our mission is to be accessible and offer high quality legal services. Litigation is not always the answer. We do our best to provide alternate dispute resolutions.

Our Team

Christopher P. Stroech
Esquire

Chris has been practicing law in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for nearly twenty years. Before opening Panhandle Legal in December, 2022, he worked with Arnold & Bailey, PLLC, in Charles Town, for fifteen years. He previously worked with Richard L. Douglas in Martinsburg upon graduating from law school.

Chris is a civil litigator, focusing his practice on property, contract and business litigation. He also handles personal injury matters and simple estate planning. He practices in all West Virginia courts and before varying administrative bodies, and has handled cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Chris graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2003. He had just previously graduated magna cum laude with bachelor degrees in Political Science and History. He lives in Shepherdstown with his wife, Sarah Poland, and dedicates some time to serve on the Town Council and varying town committees.

Debra J. Henshaw

Debra J. Henshaw
Legal Assistant

Debbie obtained an Associate Degree in Legal Assistance from the Hagerstown Business College in Hagerstown, Maryland. Following her graduation, she pursued employment in Charles Town where she grew up. Her love of people drew her to the legal field so that she could help those who were having difficulties in their life. She was employed by Robert D. Aitcheson, Esq. and worked as his legal assistant for thirty years until his retirement. She then worked for Arnold & Bailey, PLLC as a legal assistant for eleven years. She is excited to join Panhandle Legal, where her goal is to continue to help people whenever and wherever she can. As a career legal assistant, she is well respected in the local legal community.

Debbie grew up in Charles Town, West Virginia and has lived in Jefferson County all of her life. She has three grown children and four grandchildren whom she loves dearly. She is active in her church, the Charles Town Presbyterian Church, where she plays handbells and is an active member of both the Board of Deacons and the Fellowship Team.

Josh Morgan
Administrative Assistant

Josh is a Winchester, Virginia native that just recently moved to the Mountain State with his wife after graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from American Public University in Charles Town. While living in Winchester, Josh was very active in his community. He served on the Board of Directors for the Winchester Little Theatre where he has been involved both on- and off-stage for the past thirteen years. He also served on the Winchester City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as their Vice President helping to facilitate many upgrades to the city's parks. Now living in West Virginia, Josh is keen to get involved locally while still visiting and being involved back home.

With this position, Josh is breaking into the legal field in one of the capacities he enjoys most: helping others. Josh brings years of experience in IT helping others find and fix issues to this position and is very excited to join Panhandle Legal and provide assistance in the great and crucial work done here.

W E B E L I E V E

Principled legal support leads to empowered communities.

W E B E L I E V E

Principled legal support leads to empowered communities.

From Our Clients

  • I'm eager to say that Panhandle Legal Services, with attorney Christopher Stroech, did an excellent job handling my case. I retained Mr. Stroech's services for an estate dispute. He and his staff were very professional, very informative and diligent in their duties. Mr. Stroech took the time to explain what needed to be done and made the long process bearable. I would definitely highly recommend the services of Christopher Stroech. Great firm, professional, respectful and efficient.

    Jeannine R.

  • Christopher Stroech handled a very complex and difficult litigation for me with the utmost professionalism. The case was made even more difficult as progress was delayed due to COVID and the other party’s extreme obstinance and antagonism. On multiple occasions, when I was near the end of my patience, Mr. Stroech “talked me off the ledge” and convinced me to stay the course. While litigation rarely, if ever, results in the entire outcome one hopes for, I fully believe that Mr. Stroech’s expertise and calm, level-headed approach resulted in the best possible result for me. He has my highest recommendation!

    Thomas P.

  • Christopher Stroech very quickly made us feel confident that we had made the right choice. He was very polite and considerate during our time with him and he always made us feel heard and understood versus just feeling like another case number. Mr. Stroech is very knowledgeable in his field, honest and trustworthy. He went above and beyond our expectations and always kept us up to date on the progress of our case. The communication of his office and staff is top notch and extremely pleasant to work with. If you ever find yourself in need of legal representation we would absolutely recommend Christopher Stroech at Panhandle Legal.

    Lauren B.

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