West Virginia residents facing nursing home abuse issues have access to attorneys who specialize in elder abuse in care facilities, neglect, financial exploitation, wrongful death, and resident rights violations. The legal framework in West Virginia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern nursing home abuse cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about nursing home abuse law in West Virginia is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. West Virginia follows modified comparative fault with 50% bar (W.Va. Code § 55-7-13a) for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

Choosing the right nursing home abuse attorney in West Virginia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to nursing home abuse law in West Virginia for an in-depth look at West Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Mark Troy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morgan & Morgan
 222 Capitol Street Suite 200A CHARLESTON WV 25301
(304) 345-1122
West Virginia University (1991)
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Education Law Health Care Law
Andrew Skinner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Skinner Law Office
 261 Aikens Center Ste 302 Martinsburg WV 25404
(304) 725-7029
University of Texas - Austin (1996)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense Insurance Claims
Gail Kahle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kahle Law Office
 39 - 15th Street Wheeling WV 26003
(304) 232-2970
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Energy, Oil & Gas Law Estate Planning Insurance Claims
James Sellitti - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sellitti, Nogay & McCune
 3125 Pennsylvania Avenue Weirton WV 26062
(304) 723-1400
West Virginia University College of Law (1977)
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Stephen Skinner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Skinner Law Office
 261 Aikens Center Ste 302 Martinsburg WV 25404
(304) 725-7029
West Virginia University (1991)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Consumer Law Insurance Claims
Mark Jenkinson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 85 Aikens Center Martinsburg WV 25404
(304) 263-0900
West Virginia University College of Law (1988)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Howard Mark Everett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark Everett, Attorney at Law, PLLC
 1756F Mileground Rd Morgantown WV 26505
(304) 284-9111
West Virginia University College of Law (2003)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Ronald M. Harman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 85 Aikens Center (Edwin Miller Blvd.) Martinsburg WV 25404
(304) 263-0900
West Virgina University College of Law (1992)
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Defense Nursing Home Abuse
Joshua Mingo Winters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 S. Kanawha St. Beckley WV 25801
(304) 250-0440
West Virginia University College of Law (2002)
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Family Law Insurance Claims
Matthew Stapleton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stapleton Law Office
 400 5th Avenue Huntington WV 25701
(304) 529-1130
West Virginia University (2010)
English
United States District Court for Southern West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Lawrence Sherman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 255 West Main Street P.O. Box 1810 Romney WV 26757
(304) 822-4740
West Virginia University College of Law
English
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Timothy Miley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Miley Legal Group
 250 Scott Avenue Suite 100 Morgantown WV 26508
(304) 326-1800
Duquesne University School of Law (1988)
English
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Lawrence M. Schultz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 85 Aikens Center Martinsburg WV 25404
(304) 263-0900
West Virginia University College of Law (1986)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Jeffery Robinette - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robinette Legal Group, PLLC
 211 Everhart Dr, Ste 200 Morgantown WV 26508
(304) 594-1800
West Virginia University College of Law
English
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Ben Salango - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Salango Law, PLLC
 108 Capitol St #200 Charleston WV 25301
(304) 902-4266
English
Bar #7790
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Brooks West II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
West Law Office LC
 1514 Kanawha Boulevard E Suite 2 Charleston WV 25311
(304) 343-9378
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2004)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
William Schwartz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schwartz Law
 7020 MacCorkle Avenue SE Charleston WV 25304
(304) 989-4434
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1985)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Jack Christopher Dolance - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dolance Law Office
 P.O. Box 577 608 Hendricks Street, Chase Bank Bldg. Wayne WV 25570
(304) 501-4757
West Virginia University College of Law
English, Spanish
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Insurance Claims
Andrew Gordon Meek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 315 High St. Morgantown WV 26505
(304) 296-3636
West Virginia University College of Law (2005)
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Insurance Claims
Harry Bell Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30 Capitol St Charleston WV 25301
(304) 345-1700
West Virginia University (1977)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Medical Malpractice
Brenden D. Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 629 Scott Depot WV 25560
(304) 941-6900
Duquesne University School of Law (2001)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Paul R. Cranston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1200 Dorsey Avenue Suite 2 Morgantown WV 26501
(304) 296-3500
West Virginia University College of Law (1989)
English
West Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
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