J Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins focuses his practice primarily on complex, high-risk commercial litigation in the areas of banking, construction, energy and commercial contract disputes.

With more than two decades of representative experience in litigation work, including numerous tried-to-verdict jury trials, Mark is well positioned to assist clients in the arena of high-risk, "Bet-the-Company" matters.

Mark represents banks, lenders and debt collectors in matters involving bank and consumer litigation issues. He also represents clients in matters involving leasing issues, contracts and property rights related to coal and natural gas. He also has significant experience in multi-million dollar construction litigation matters involving commercial, retail and public construction projects.

In addition to his vast litigation experience, Mark is a member of the Bowles Rice Government Relations group. As a registered lobbyist, he regularly works with members of the West Virginia Legislature and administration on behalf of the firm's clients. Mark served as staff counsel to the West Virginia House of Delegates Judiciary Committee during the 2015 Legislative Session.

•Republican National Lawyers Association (Chair, West Virginia Chapter)

•West Virginia Bar Association (Past President, Young Lawyers Section)

•Kanawha County Bar Association (Past Officer)

•Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia (ABCWV)