Meet Our Team
Ceason Ranson, Attorney
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
Robert Fisher, Of Counsel
A native of Ripley, and graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University College of Law, Ceason Ranson cut her legal teeth working as an oil and gas abstractor under her father, Bo Ranson, and his company, Land & Resource Management.
With over twenty years of title experience, Ceason makes real estate, wills, trusts
A native of Ripley, and graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University College of Law, Ceason Ranson cut her legal teeth working as an oil and gas abstractor under her father, Bo Ranson, and his company, Land & Resource Management.
With over twenty years of title experience, Ceason makes real estate, wills, trusts, and estate planning her main practice focuses. When she's not in the office, Ceason can be found writing for her local newspaper, volunteering in her community, or porch sitting.
Robert Fisher, Of Counsel
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
Robert Fisher, Of Counsel
Rob has made the real estate of Jackson, Mason, and the surrounding counties his focus for forty years. A graduate of Ripley High, West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University College of Law, in addition to real estate closings, his main areas of practice include estate planning, leases, and contracts.
Rob is a former Preside
Rob has made the real estate of Jackson, Mason, and the surrounding counties his focus for forty years. A graduate of Ripley High, West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University College of Law, in addition to real estate closings, his main areas of practice include estate planning, leases, and contracts.
Rob is a former President of both the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia Bar Association, and the recipient of numerous legal and community awards. But he is the most proud of his family, including his five grandchildren, and when he isn't spending time with them, you can find him avidly supporting WVU athletics.
Kelby Gray, Attorney
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
A former attorney with Dinsmore and Shohl, Kelby Gray is a Ravenswood native with over ten years of experience in employment law and litigation. His main areas practice are family law, employment law, and real estate litigation.
When not spending time with his four children, Kelby is very active in the Jackson County Community, serving on multiple boards, and working as a volunteer.
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
Cindy Stophel, Legal Assistant and Cash Closings
A fifteen-year legal assistant to Mr. Fisher, Cindy has extensive experience with the drafting of real estate titles, document drafting, writing title insurance, and handling cash closings.
Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband, Sam, their son, Joel, and her dogs, Hank and Mazie, when she's not supporting local charities at their BINGO games.
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Tori handles our lender closings, including communicating with our banks, realtors, and clients, while making sure all necessary payoffs and documents are ready to ensure a smooth closing.
When not getting our clients to the closing table, Tori can be found teaching dance at Pam Bailey's School of Dance in Ripley, and spending time with her family and friends.
Missy Durback, Legal Assistant and Office Manager
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Missy handles our phone and office intakes, along with scheduling, when she's not managing our office technical needs and supplies.
When not planning her next Disney trip, you can find Missy spending time with her husband, Zach, and their three children, Kailey, Kesley, and Kye.
Amber O'Neil, Legal Assistant and Recording Manager
Victoria Torres, Legal Assistant and Lender Closings
Amber O'Neil, Legal Assistant and Recording Manager
Amber makes sure our documents are proofed for recording and signing, along with checking that the correct fees are applied for every document sent for recording, in addition to handling DMV titles and lien releases.
Amber is married, and the proud mother of two children, and you can find her working outside, helping raise her farm animals
Amber makes sure our documents are proofed for recording and signing, along with checking that the correct fees are applied for every document sent for recording, in addition to handling DMV titles and lien releases.
Amber is married, and the proud mother of two children, and you can find her working outside, helping raise her farm animals, and cheering her son on at his games, when not in the office.