With more than 100 years of combined experience, our lawyers are strong legal advocates for consumers and injury victims. We know your rights and work hard to get results for you. We will always keep you informed of the progress of your case and your options moving forward.

For more than 40 years, one law firm has earned a solid reputation for handling some of the biggest catastrophic accident claims across the nation: Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. Our attorneys have represented victims of the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster, the Sago coal mine disaster, the Aracoma coal mine disaster, the Ghent Little General Store explosion and more. We have taken on industry giants and powerful opponents such as Consol, Massey, ICG, Eastern, Alpha, Patriot, Ford, GM, Antero Resources, Hertz and Enterprise. We are proud to have been selected to represent the State of WV in cases such as WVU's exit from the Big East Conference and West Virginia Attorney General's lawsuit against McKesson Corporation.

Phil Reale has been active in West Virginia state politics for many years, beginning when he was elected as an Associate Chairman of a County Democratic Party Executive Committee when he was eighteen years old. Phil Reale went on to attend West Virginia University College of Law, where he earned his law degree in 1977. In 1988 he served as the head of the transition team to newly elected Governor Gaston Caperton, who then selected him to be his first Chief of Staff. "During the decade of the 1990's I was a primary player in West Virginia higher education governance," Phil Reale recalls. "Following my tenure as Governor Gaston Caperton's Chief of Staff, I was appointed to the West Virginia College System Board of Directors and was a two-time chairperson of the organization. The body of work in support of public higher education is remarkable." Phil Reale is a former prosecuting attorney, having served in that capacity in Calhoun County from 1979 to 1981. He is a long-time general practitioner of law with many years of experience in the field of oil and gas law. He is a former president of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, and a successful lobbyist and strategist with more than thirty years of experience. Phil Reale has twice been the recipient of Distinguished West Virginian Awards for Public Service, honors bestowed on him in 1990 and 1995. He has also received Glenville State College's Distinguished Pioneer Award, and the Alumni Service Award from the college's Alumni Association. In addition, he has been named to the Best Lawyers in America list in 2011, and to West Virginia's Best Lawyers list in 2013. "The body of work in politics, government, private business and civic affairs provides fundamental and sound working relationships with key state leaders and agency personnel," Phil Reale says. Those with whom he has built the strongest relationships, he says, include current West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, and leaders in both Houses of the West Virginia legislature.

We're proud to offer services in West Virginia and have many years of experience in handling cases in the following areas: Nursing Home Cases Neglect and abuse Personal Injury &hellip.

With almost two decades of legal experience, Scott Elswick applies his legal talents to his practice in divorce, family law and personal injury. As a former family court judge and insurance defense lawyer, he provides strong, dogged litigation services for who trust their legal needs to him. While all litigation is stressful, Mr. Elswick offers his clients the comfort of knowing that each case is being handled in caring, efficient, and competent way. He takes the time to provide the knowledge and information needed to make the right choice in your legal situation.Child custody cases comprise a myriad of concerns, including parenting time and visitation, support and paternity, which impacts the most important of relationships – our client’s children. Full, fair, and when necessary, aggressive, representation requires the experience and strength of a former family court judge. Securing a child’s best interests is paramount. After establishing custody, life intervenes sometimes requiring modifications and relocations. When dealing with all these issues, Mr. Elswick uses his background as a former family court judge to provide strong, steadfast, and, when necessary, aggressive litigation skills, while never forgetting who is most important - children.Divorce requires the protection of assets. Actively protecting those interests requires aggressive, creative and innovative representation. When facing issues such as distribution of marital estates, business valuations, alimony, spousal support and other assets at risk in divorce, clients need the experience and strength Mr. Elswick’s experience provides. Mr. Elswick earns his personal injury reputation daily by handling all types of personal injury cases including those with significant injuries that result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical damages. Often insurance companies blame those who are injured or refuse to make a fair and reasonable offer sufficient compensation. It appears as if it’s all a game to them. As a former insurance defense lawyer, Mr. Elswick has the skill, knowledge and expertise to stop the gamesmanship and get fair, equitable settlements for those who are injured. When there is no settlement, Mr. Elswick will utilize his experience in the courtroom to force those at fault to pay their fair share.With statewide services, clients are assured all their legal concerns are fairly and justly considered, no matter the local legal climate.

Were you injured due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence? Contact the Princeton personal injury lawyers at Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner today to schedule a free consultation about how to proceed with your case. Since 1931, their team has served Mercer County in cases where a person’s recovery depends on obtaining the full and fair compensation from insurers. If you were involved in an accident that left you with massive medical bills, let them help you build a case to obtain what you need to obtain a fast recovery. Their team also serves clients in need of IRS help, family law, and estate planning. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about how to obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.

Warner Law Offices, PLLC offers experienced and award-winning legal service to individuals and workers throughout West Virginia, including in Charleston. From personal injury litigation to medical malpractice to employment law, they’re available for clients when they need help the most, and have achieved many successes since their founding in 2000. Their attorneys’ wins have garnered recognition from Newsweek Premier Law Firms, Mass Tort Top 25 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and WV Executive Magazine. Many of their lawyers have also been selected for inclusion in the West Virginia Super Lawyers® multiple consecutive years. Beyond their accolades, their team is also committed to their clients and can connect with them within the hour they call. Clients can expect to work directly with their attorneys on their cases and feel supported at every stage.