Michael J Farrell

Practice Areas

His current practice concentrates on complex litigation involving insurance coverage, cybersecurity, pharmaceutical, toxic tort, products liability, mass torts, legal malpractice, commercial and employment litigation. Mike has significant experience in complex litigation claims that involve architects and engineers.

Career

Mike is the founding and managing member of Farrell, White & Legg PLLC and public servant. He is a distinguished trial lawyer, author, lecturer, bar and educational leader.

The last five West Virginia Governors have appointed him to multiple higher education governing and policy boards. His public service leadership stints presently include Chairman, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Board Member of the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority, Board Member, West Virginia Regional Technology Park and Board Member of West Virginia Community and Technical College System. Previously, he served as Interim President of Marshall University, Vice Chair and Member of the Marshall University Advisory Board, Vice Chair and Member of the Marshall University Board of Governors and Vice-Chair of the West Virginia Higher Education Interim Governing Board, Member of the University System of Trustees. He served two terms on the West Virginia University College of Law Visiting Committee including a year as Chairman.