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Jeffery Robinette
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Jeffery Robinette
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Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 32 years of experience
Jeffery Robinette is a West Virginia personal injury lawyer who represents individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to the irresponsible acts of an individual or company, or have suffered financial... Read More »
William Tyler Nestor
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William Tyler Nestor
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 I am a skilled, effective and knowledgeable personal injury attorney. I provide aggressive legal representation to fight for the rights of the injured! Call for a free consultation today to see how I can help! Read More »
Brooks West II
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Brooks West II
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving West Virginia
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Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
Brooks West is a West Virginia personal injury lawyer and founder of West Law Firm with over 14 years of experience. Brooks helps people who have been wrongfully injured in car accidents, work injuries, slip and falls,... Read More »
Paul R. Cranston
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Paul R. Cranston
Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(304) 296-3500 1200 Dorsey Avenue
Suite 2
Morgantown, WV 26501
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
West Virginia University College of Law
Are you dealing with the painful retributions or a serious personal injury? Are you unsure where to turn now that you have garnered catastrophic injuries at the fault of another? If so, then you can't wait any longer to bring your situation to the keen eyes of a quality Morgantown personal injury lawyer. The team at Cranston & Edwards has more than 43 years of combined experience, as well as an honest care and concern for those in need. You don't want to watch as your future falls apart due to the financial heartache of medical bills. Rather, allow Cranston...
D. Michael Burke
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D. Michael Burke
Martinsburg, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(800) 903-0901 85 Aikens Center
(Edwin Miller Blvd)
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
West Virginia University College of Law
I am a Martinsburg trial attorney and the founding partner of Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson. As a group, we have been serving people injured due to the negligence of others in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for almost 120 years combined, making those responsible for injuring others accept that responsibility. We represent those hurt and the families of people killed in all types of automobile collisions, trucking accidents, and motorcycle wrecks, as well as other cases resulting in wrongful death and injury, including medical malpractice, and dog bites, forcing those at fault--and their insurance companies--to pay. ...
Thomas Wilson
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Thomas Wilson
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 39 years of experience
(304) 345-5508 120 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
30 years of litigation experience. Admitted to practice in WV, FL & CA.
Jason Douglas Harwood
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Jason Douglas Harwood
Logan, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 21 years of experience
(304) 752-5015 1103 George Kostas Drive
Suite 250
Logan, WV 25601-3468
Personal Injury, Criminal and Family
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Before opening Harwood Legal, I served as a public defender, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and judge all in the place I call home, Logan County WV. I am a hometown attorney and lifelong Southern WV resident who proudly represents and serves the people in my community. Whether you live or work in Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wyoming, or surrounding counties, you can turn to this WV native for smart legal advice.

Jared T Moore
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Jared T Moore
Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(304) 521-2451 62A High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal, DUI and Insurance Claims
West Virginia University College of Law
With an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, and selection to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40, few Morgantown criminal defense lawyers have the reputation of Attorney Jared D. Moore. His understanding of West Virginia laws has helped him obtain favorable resolutions on behalf of his clients in cases of employment law, criminal defense, and personal injury. At the Moore Law Firm, PLLC, you can schedule a free consultation about what to do next and get started on your case. Don’t fight your legal battles alone. Call now.
Robert Carlton
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Robert Carlton
Williamson, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(304) 235-7777 19 E 5th Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
Oral Roberts University
ROBERT H. CARLTON

J.D., M.B.A., B.S., A.S.B., A.S.A., A.S.S.S.T.,
19 East Fifth Ave
Williamson, West Virginia 25661
304-235-4305 H 304-235-7777 W Fax 304-235-4663
Cell Phone 304-601-7219

MEMBER WEST VIRGINIA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
ROBERT H. CARLTON LAW OFFICE 1986 to Present
Licensed In West Virginia, Kentucky And North Carolina

LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER W.VA. AND KY.

EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTORATE: ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY 1985.
Graduated 8th out an entering class of over 100 national and international students.
I am also considered an alumnus of CBN University Law School at "Regent University" which is the successor school and I have Juris Doctorate diplomas for the same degree ...
Lawrence Sherman
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Lawrence Sherman
Romney, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(800) 619-4740 255 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1810
Romney, WV 26757
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Domestic Violence, Medical Malpractice and Social Security Disability
West Virginia University College of Law
Joshua Mingo Winters
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Joshua Mingo Winters
Beckley, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
(304) 250-0440 100 S. Kanawha St.
Beckley, WV 25801
Personal Injury, Criminal, Family and Insurance Claims
West Virginia University College of Law
Kelly Reed
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Kelly Reed
Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 30 years of experience
(304) 292-2020 3118 Grafton Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Attorney Kelly Reed received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in Political Science from West Virginia University in 1991, and her Juris Doctorate degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1994. While she was in law school, Ms. Reed was a member and Associate Editor for Articles of the Law Review. Attorney Reed is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court Southern District of West Virginia, the United States District Court Northern District of West. She is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the American Association for Justice, the West Virginia...
Clayton John Fitzsimmons
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Clayton John Fitzsimmons
Wheeling, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 15 years of experience
(888) 492-4303 1609 Warwood Ave.
Wheeling, WV 26003
Personal Injury, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
University of Notre Dame
Attorney Clayton Fitzsimmons concentrates his practices on representing workers injured on the job and family members of workers who have been killed in a workplace injury. He has experience in litigating "deliberate intention" claims against employers, as well as coal mining accidents, oil and gas accidents and explosions, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and workplace accidents.
Michelle  Johnson
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Michelle Johnson
Winfield, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(304) 768-5291 12074 Winfield Road, Suite C
Winfield, WV 25213
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Social Security Disability
West Virginia University College of Law
In 1997, Michelle Johnson graduated West Virginia University College of Law. With over 20 years of experience under her belt, Ms. Johnson has worked with cases involving auto accidents, premise liability, wrongful death, intentional acts, Mandolitis, product liability, nursing home negligence and medical malpractice. Michelle Johnson has worked in the federal district, state circuit, and magistrate courts in numerous bench trials, jury trials, and before Administrative Law Judges. On top of all of the experience Michelle has in the court, she is also a Professional Registered Nurse. With 30 years in the nursing field, Michelle can help you better than...
Ronald N. Walters Jr.
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Ronald N. Walters Jr.
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(304) 391-8002 16 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
West Virginia University and Droit - École de Droit de la Sorbonne
Ron has, over the last decade, assisted clients by planning and designing settlements to address future needs and ensure any government benefits are protected, by designing trusts and placing financial products. He has been involved in settlements involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment-related claims.

Ron's consulting and legal services also include providing economic expert witness work, reducing future claimed damages to present value, and advising on work-life expectancy.

He also serves as a committee member for the West Virginia State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Christopher Sears
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Christopher Sears
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 24 years of experience
(304) 444-8780 1471 Brook Road
Charleston, WV 25309
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Consumer and Insurance Defense
West Virginia University College of Law
Since 1999, he has been representing individuals, businesses, and insurance companies in both West Virginia and Ohio in a wide range of matters. He has gathered a vast wealth of experience at every stage of the litigation and appellate process in both state and federal courts and has appeared before numerous state agencies and boards. From pre-litigation activity to the final step of the appellate process, Mr. Sears has both the knowledge and tenacity to be the zealous advocate you are seeking.

What Mr. Sears loves most about the practice of law is both the written and oral advocacy....
James Leach
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James Leach
Parkersburg, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(304) 865-8530 34 Bickel Mansion Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
West Virginia University College of Law
John Warren Stapleton
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John Warren Stapleton
(304) 529-1130 400 5th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Free ConsultationHuntington, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal, Divorce and Family
West Virginia University College of Law
Erika Howland Klie
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Erika Howland Klie
Buckhannon, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 19 years of experience
(304) 472-5007 85 West Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Personal Injury, Divorce, Employment and Family
University of Akron School of Law
If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or injured due to a dog bite, you need an experienced West Virginia personal injury attorney to seek the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation with us!
Howard Mark Everett
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Howard Mark Everett
Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(304) 284-9111 1756F Mileground Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
West Virginia University College of Law
Mark Everett is a practicing attorney and owner of Mark Everett, Attorney at Law, PLLC. While running the day to day operations of the law firm, Mark practices in the area of residential and commercial real estate, personal injury, criminal law, general civil litigation, contract law, business law, and family law.

Mark obtained his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University School of Business and his doctorate of jurisprudence from West Virginia College of Law. He is married to Dr. Amy Everett, a practicing dentist in Morgantown, West Virginia. They have three children, Justin, Alex, and Taylor Everett.

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James Sellitti
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James Sellitti
Weirton, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 43 years of experience
(304) 723-1400 Weirton, WV 26062
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
West Virginia University College of Law
Over 35 years experence representing individuals who have been injured as a result of automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, work related accidents and medical malpractice in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Mr. Paul O. Clay Jr
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Mr. Paul O. Clay Jr
Fayetteville, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 48 years of experience
(304) 574-2182 101 West Maple Ave.
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Ronald M. Harman
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Ronald M. Harman
Martinsburg, WV Personal Injury Attorney
(304) 263-0900 85 Aikens Center
(Edwin Miller Blvd.)
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Personal Injury, Business, Insurance Defense and Nursing Home
West Virgina University College of Law
Wendy Gail Alke
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Wendy Gail Alke
Morgantown, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 34 years of experience
(304) 599-4858 3335 Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Personal Injury, Divorce and Family
West Virginia University College of Law
Mark Troy
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Mark Troy
CHARLESTON, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 29 years of experience
(304) 345-1122 222 Capitol Street
Suite 200A
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
West Virginia University
With nearly three decades of professional practice, I’ve assisted numerous clients throughout West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky obtain millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. No matter how complicated the case, my goal is to provide high-quality, results-driven service. I am proud to hold an AV Distinguished® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the most recognized attorney rating service in the country. This peer rating is based upon the comments of more than 20 attorneys and up to 4 judges in our community. I’ve also received Martindale-Hubbell’s® “Premier” Client Review Rating, which is the highest recognition given based upon the comments of my clients...
Dean Hartley
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Dean Hartley
Wheeling, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 43 years of experience
(888) 510-6547 7 Pine Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Personal Injury, Asbestos, Maritime and Medical Malpractice
West Virginia University College of Law
Attorney Dean Hartley is one of the founding attorneys at Hartley and O’Brien, PLLC. Mr. Hartley received his Bachelor of Sciences degree from East Carolina University in 1978. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1981 from West Virginia University College of Law. Attorney Hartley has a strong passion for personal injury victims and puts his knowledge of the law to use in order to help clients achieve their rightful compensation. Mr. Hartley makes it his personal mission to step in and fight for the rights of those who have been injured on the job due to exposure of toxic...
Charles 'Rusty' Webb
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Charles "Rusty" Webb
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 37 years of experience
(888) 344-9322 The Webb Law Centre
716 Lee Street, East
Charleston, WV 25301
Personal Injury, Collections, Consumer and Divorce
I received my Bachelors Degree in Political Science at Marshall University in 1983. I attended graduate school at Marshall University for the academic year 1983-1984. Beginning academic year 1984 I attended the Ohio Northern University School of Law. In the summer of 1985 I attended the University of Notre Dame’s London summer law program in London, England where I studied international law. While in London, I learned that I had been accepted for transfer to the West Virginia University College of Law, where I received my law degree in May of 1987. I have practiced...
Nathan T. Bennett
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Nathan T. Bennett
Petersburg, WV Personal Injury Lawyer
(304) 851-8531 P.O. Box 610
Petersburg, WV 26847
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
West Virginia University College of Law
Scott Curnutte
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Scott Curnutte
Parsons, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 33 years of experience
201 First Street
Parsons, WV 26287
Personal Injury, Family and Social Security Disability
West Virginia University College of Law
Experienced trial attorney who has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout W.Va., and pursued appeals in the 4th Circuit and the Supreme Court of Appeals. Focused primarily upon representation of plaintiffs, but business litigation is another area of concentration. Recent cases: Currently engaged in 40 cases on behalf of people defrauded by a dealership which did not payoff liens against consumers' trade-in's. Currently engaged in the second round of 26 cases on behalf of people defrauded by a different dealership involving similar facts. In 2007, represented 21 former employees throughout W.Va. of a big-box retailer who asserted they were victims of age...
Stephanie E Scales-Sherrin
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Stephanie E Scales-Sherrin
Martinsburg, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(304) 267-9090 314 West John Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Charleston School of Law
Stephanie E. Scales-Sherrin joined the firm in May of 2008. Ms. Scales-Sherrin graduated from the Charleston School of Law in Charleston, South Carolina, with a law degree in 2007. Ms. Scales-Sherrin also holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University. She is admitted to practice in West Virginia and handles cases in family law, criminal defense and personal injury.
Paul W Roop II
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Paul W Roop II
Beckley, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
(304) 255-7667 111 Morning Star Ln
Beckley, WV 25801
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Emory University School of Law
William Rice
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William Rice
Martinsburg, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(304) 264-9494 P.O. BOX 2354
142 N. QUEEN ST.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Personal Injury, Business and Real Estate
West Virginia University College of Law and West Virginia University
Brent Everett Wear
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Brent Everett Wear
Wheeling, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 20 years of experience
(304) 277-1700 1609 Warwood Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Personal Injury
West Virginia University College of Law
Gregory Hewitt
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Gregory Hewitt
Fayetteville, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(304) 574-0272 204 North Court Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Personal Injury
West Virginia University College of Law
Fayetteville Accident Attorney, Greg Hewitt has been a part of the West Virginia community since birth. He attended Oak Hill High School, graduating with honors in 1990. He went on to achieve a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from Marshall University, graduating cum laude in 1994. At West Virginia University College of Law, Greg graduated in the top third of his class in 1997. During his time at law school, he participated in the Moot Court Board.
Paul Perfater
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Paul Perfater
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(304) 345-2202 405 Capitol St #806
P.O. Box 2631
Charleston, WV 25329
Personal Injury, Insurance Claims and Workers' Comp
West Virginia University College of Law and Gonzaga University School of Law
Todd F. La Neve
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Todd F. La Neve
Clarksburg, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
(877) 798-5297 117 1/2 Nicholas Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal and DUI
West Virginia University
I have practiced law for over 22 years in the State of West Virginia and have appeared in at least one court in every county in the state representing private clients and their interests. My practice is devoted to defending citizens accused of criminal violations, particularly those accused of impaired driving. It has been a privilege to serve great people and get them great results over the years.
Truman  Griffith
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Truman Griffith
CHARLESTON, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(304) 345-6789 227 Capitol Street
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Personal Injury
Truman Griffith is a partner with Warner Law Offices and a dedicated advocate for his clients. He has successfully represented thousands of injured men, women and children over the course of his law practice. He chose to practice personal injury law very early in his career because of his strong desire to help the "little guy." Whether these individuals are injured by the actions of corporations that put profits over safety or are simply being offered unfair amounts by the insurance companies responsible for compensating them, Truman is extremely passionate about standing up for those who are facing down these...
Carrie L. Newton
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Carrie L. Newton
Ripley, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(304) 372-7777 630 S. Church Street
P.O. Box 506
Ripley, WV 25271
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
West Virginia University College of Law
With more than forty years of experience, Attorney Carrie L. Newton provides a high degree of personal attention to every legal problem. She aggressively represents victims of: Motor vehicle accidents; Defective products (such as recalled prescription drugs and medical devices); Workplace injuries: Exposure to toxins, including asbestos; Insurance bad faith (due to wrongful conduct by insurance companies).
Jeffrey Grove
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Jeffrey Grove
Wheeling, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
(304) 905-1961 44 1/2 Fifteenth St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
West Virginia University
SInce 1992 I have focused my practice in the area of civil litigation. I have represented clients in many areas of litigation including product liability, employment, toxic tort, mass tort, medical malpractice and personal injury claims.
Robert Berthold Jr
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Robert Berthold Jr
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 48 years of experience
(304) 345-5700 208 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
West Virginia University
Robert Berthold Jr is a Charleston personal injury attorney and founder of Berthold Law Firm. Robert completed his undergraduate education at West Virginia University in 1973, where he graduated cum laude.
Robby Long
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Robby Long
Hurricane, WV Personal Injury Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(304) 416-5664 PO Box 128
Hurricane, WV 25526
Personal Injury, Employment, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
West Virginia University College of Law
Ben  Salango
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Ben Salango
Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
(304) 902-4266 108 Capitol St #200
Charleston, WV 25301
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Ben Salango is the founder of Salango Law, PLLC. He has over two decades of experience in personal injury litigation and has tried approximately 50 civil jury trials in West Virginia. Mr. Salango has argued numerous cases in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He has proudly recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. His cases have been featured nationally on CNN, Headline News, Fox News, ABC News, ESPN, USA Today, People Magazine, Becker’s Hospital Review, National Verdict Reporter,...
Robert P. Fitzsimmons
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Robert P. Fitzsimmons
Wheeling, WV Personal Injury Lawyer
(304) 277-1700 1609 Warwood Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
University of Baltimore School of Law
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