About Paul Joseph
Paul Joseph Loftus is an attorney specializing in environmental and maritime law, practicing in Huntington, West Virginia. He is admitted to the bar in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. His office is located at 502 8th Street, Huntington, WV 25705. He can be reached at (304) 399-5886. Mr.
Loftus earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University in 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Dallas (1988) and a Master of Arts from the University of Maryland (1991). His professional memberships include the West Virginia State Bar, Kentucky Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Southeast Admiralty Law Institute, Inland River Ports & Terminals Association. The National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. His practice areas encompass environmental law, maritime law, government, insurance, litigation, malpractice, personal injury (including defective product and toxic exposure), and transportation.
He has been practicing law for 27 years. Before establishing his current practice, Mr. Loftus worked at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Ashland, Kentucky, where he handled cases in environmental law, government, insurance, litigation, malpractice, personal injury, and transportation. He has also served as an associate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Loftus is recognized in "Best Lawyers in America" and has been active in various professional organizations, including the American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Southeast Admiralty Law Institute, Inland River Ports & Terminals Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. West Virginia State Bar. He is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of Spanish.
