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Bowles Rice LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : West Virginia

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Provided by Bowles Rice LLP

More than 40 of our lawyers handle litigation matters from seven, strategically located offices. Our lawyers represent clients before all federal, state and administrative forums in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and the surrounding region.

Our litigation team provides sound advice and counsel to clients on litigation matters involving:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution​
  • Antitrust Litigation
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Asbestos Litigation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Class Actions Defense
  • Coal Litigation
  • Contract/Business Disputes
  • Condemnation and Eminent Domain
  • Construction Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Deliberate Intent and Workplace Safety
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Environmental Litigation
  • ERISA Litigation
  • Extra-Contractual/Bad Faith and Coverage Litigation
  • Federal Black Lung Defense
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage Analysis
  • Insurance Defense
  • Labor & Employment Disputes
  • Mass Tort and Toxic Tort Defense
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Defense
  • Oil & Gas Litigation
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Workers’ Compensation


We help our clients avoid litigation, where possible, by providing advice and counsel based upon our experience and sound judgment. When litigation cannot, or should not, be avoided, we provide aggressive courtroom representation. Our litigators work with clients to plan and prepare for litigation in advance, in order to protect the client's long-term needs and interests.

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Litigation: General Commercial - West Virginia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bowles Rice LLP advises on major class actions in the banking industry and on high-profile natural resources cases, including fracking-related disputes. It maintains expertise in insurance, governmental affairs, employment and construction cases, and is bolstered by a dedicated financial services litigation group. The firm acts for local and national clients and has additional expertise in white-collar crime and RICO cases.
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Strengths

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  • Bowles Rice attorneys are always well organized and impeccable in their work product and time management skills.

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  • What sets the lawyers at Bowles Rice apart is their ability to provide beautifully written and clear responses, making complex concepts understandable.

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  • The team is commercial, efficient and knows key players in the regulatory space. This provides invaluable context to strategic decision making.

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  • The attorneys at Bowles Rice are recognized experts.

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  • The level of service, expertise and responsiveness provided by the team at Bowles Rice is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart McMillan
    Stuart McMillan

    Stuart McMillan

    Stuart McMillan chairs the firm's litigation practice and is experienced in representing clients at trials before federal and state courts. He acts for clients in a broad range of disputes including those relating to professional negligence and insurance claims.

    • Stuart is commercial, smart and knows the key players in West Virginia which is a terrific combination for litigation counsel.

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    • Stuart is an experienced and effective lawyer who provides excellent advice.

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    • Stuart is not only a well-respected and excellent attorney, but a great person to work with.

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  • J Mark Adkins
    J Mark Adkins

    J Mark Adkins

    Mark Adkins is a respected litigator who handles a range of disputes. His clients include banks and engineering companies.

    • Mark does sophisticated work and is actively involved in matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Bowles Rice LLP (2)

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Members

Provided by Bowles Rice LLP

  • Aaron Boone

  • William Lorensen

  • Zachary Rosencrance

  • Gabriele Wohl

  • J. Tyler Mayhew

  • Diana Jacobs

  • Floyd Boone

  • Fazal Shere

  • Charles Wise, III

  • Patrick Timony

  • Joshua Lanham

  • Kaitlyn McKitrick

  • Corey Palumbo

  • Robert Bays

  • Kenneth Webb, Jr.

  • David Mohler

  • W. Taylor Frankovitch

  • Lindsay M. Gainer

  • Robert J. Kent

  • Jordan C. Maddy

  • Ryan Moore

  • Grayson O'Saile

  • Unaiza Riaz Tyree

  • Liana L. Stinson

  • Andrew Stonestreet

  • Leigh Anne Wilson

  • Jennifer B. Hagedorn

  • Kendra Amick

  • Mario Bordogna

  • Karly King

  • Marc Mignault

  • Ryan Nash

  • Charles F. Printz, Jr.

  • Brittany O'Saile

  • J Mark Adkins

    Head of Department

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  • Stuart McMillan

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