Mercer County Lawyers

Frank Walker is one of the most sought-after criminal defense attorneys in Western Pennsylvania. He stands by his motto of delivering real talk, real experience, and real results. Fearless in the courtroom and tenacious when fighting for his clients, Attorney Walker is highly regarded in criminal defense circles. He has handled many high-profile crimes and serious offenses, developing a proven track record of victories. In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Walker also focuses his practice on civil litigation. Attorney Walker is active in the community and frequently gives talks on education, leadership, and legal matters.

Born in a small Central Kentucky town, my family moved to West Virginia chasing the dream of self-employment. I went to college at Marshall University where I graduated cum laude, and then attended the University of Kentucky College of Law. Country roads brought me home to WV with a fresh law degree and a job at a respected regional defense firm. There I handled a wide variety of cases, including: car accidents, commercial truck accidents, wrongful death, property damage, workers' compensation, deliberate intent, asbestos litigation, insurance coverage, debt collection, and appellate work. I was able to learn from some of...

With an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, and selection to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40, few Morgantown criminal defense lawyers have the reputation of Attorney Jared D. Moore. His understanding of West Virginia laws has helped him obtain favorable resolutions on behalf of his clients in cases of employment law, criminal defense, and personal injury. At the Moore Law Firm, PLLC, you can schedule a free consultation about what to do next and get started on your case. Don’t fight your legal battles alone. Call now.

Nationally recognized attorney and author Sharon Eubanks joined the Bordas & Bordas team in July 2015. She focuses on complex civil litigation. In 2000, Eubanks served as lead counsel on behalf of the United States in United States v. Phillip Morris USA, et al., - the federal tobacco litigation. This was the largest civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) enforcement action ever filed. Following the nine-month trial, it was determined by the federal district court that the major U.S. cigarette companies violated the civil provisions of RICO and committed fraud. The Court ordered the companies to change their...

Attorney Isla earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1989, followed by his J.D. from the Duquesne University School of Law in 1992. Attorney Isla has completed an 8-day program in trial and hearing skills with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

Attorney Isla is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, as well as the U.S. District Courts of the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Northern & Southern Districts of West Virginia, and the Southern District of Ohio. As a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association,...

William T. Nestor, affectionately known as Ty, is deeply dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional legal counsel. Ensuring favorable case outcomes and client satisfaction is Ty's utmost priority as an attorney. To consistently meet these goals, Ty adopts a straightforward approach: he empathizes with his clients, placing himself in their shoes, and advocates for them as he would for himself if confronted with the same legal challenges. This approach resonates with his clients, who have chosen Ty from countless other options. They firmly believe that Ty is the finest attorney they can engage, and thus, they rightfully deserve nothing...

I am in private practice with about 29 years experience, mostly in domestic, family court matters. My background is in West Virginia, and I am a Christian attorney who will not rip you off!

Cinda L. Scales is an attorney practicing in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Ms. Scales was admitted to the practice of law in 1989. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law. In additional she has a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Applied Psychology from Shippensburg University. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Shepherd University in Business Administration. She is admitted to practice law in West Virginia and Maryland. In addition to the practice of law, she is an associate professor of business administration at Shepherd University.

Licensed to practice law in Ohio and West Virginia All State Courts Federal Courts of WV Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States Supreme Court Member of the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors 2011-2014 Over 32 years of experience Representing individuals charged with DUI/OVI on a weekly basis

Drew Capuder has been practicing law for 30 years, Mr. Capuder focuses on employment litigation and consulting, mediation, medical industry license and litigation issues, commercial litigation, and business litigation. Mr. Capuder has extensive trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts in West Virginia and formerly Texas.

Over 35 years experence representing individuals who have been injured as a result of automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, work related accidents and medical malpractice in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

In practice since 1980, over 37 years experience. Former Judge. Former Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Former General Counsel for District 31, United Mine Workers. Wide range of experience in civil litigation, criminal defense and divorce/family law. Licensed in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Attorney Scott Brown has been successfully representing clients with tenacity and compassion since graduating from the West Virginia College of Law in 1996. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1986, Scott worked in a research laboratory, as an investigator with the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and as an office manager at a physician's office, a job he continued throughout law school.

From his offices in Wheeling, West Virginia, Scott vigorously represents and defends clients in West Virginia and eastern Ohio who have been charged with a crime or are facing potential criminal...

United States Marine Corps Veteran. Legal Advisor for “Locked Shields” International Exercise, hosted through The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers American Immigration Law Association Ready - Reliable.

Mark Everett is a practicing attorney and owner of Mark Everett, Attorney at Law, PLLC. While running the day to day operations of the law firm, Mark practices in the area of residential and commercial real estate, personal injury, criminal law, general civil litigation, contract law, business law, and family law.

Mark obtained his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University School of Business and his doctorate of jurisprudence from West Virginia College of Law. He is married to Dr. Amy Everett, a practicing dentist in Morgantown, West Virginia. They have three children, Justin, Alex, and Taylor Everett.

Mark has previously been active...

Abigail Benjamin has a focused practice in Energy Law, Oil & Gas Law, Environmental Law and Real Estate Law in Central West Virginia. She has won a large settlement against a Fortune 500 Company and an environmental concession against a natural gas company with a state monopoly. Abigail Benjamin is an Instructor of Environmental Law and Policy at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Kirk H. Bottner was born and raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey. A Graduate of Ridgewood High School, Kirk moved to West Virginia in 1988 to attend West Virginia University. Kirk graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude. After taking a year off from school to travel and visiting 49 of the 50 states, Kirk returned to West Virginia attending the West Virginia University School of Law from 1993 to 1996. Kirk received his Juris Doctorate in 1996 and moved to Weston, West Virginia where he practiced law for three years. In 1999, the...

WV Attorney David J. Hinkle focuses his practice on helping his clients get a fresh financial start through bankruptcy. David has been practicing bankruptcy law for the past ten years and has helped hundreds and hundreds of consumers facing financial difficulties. David started Hinkle Law in 2008 at a time when many people in Martinsburg, WV and the Eastern Panhandle were beginning to feel the effects of the recession and the burst of the real estate bubble. David’s desire to help people struggling with debt problems led him to re-establish a bankruptcy practice. David understands that many people are reluctant to...

Attorney Clayton Fitzsimmons concentrates his practices on representing workers injured on the job and family members of workers who have been killed in a workplace injury. He has experience in litigating "deliberate intention" claims against employers, as well as coal mining accidents, oil and gas accidents and explosions, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and workplace accidents.

Representing institutional oil and gas clients in complex mineral title examinations and certifications and government relations/lobbying, and serving the general public in residential, commercial and mineral real estate transactions, title certifications, document preparation, title insurance, closings, and alternative dispute resolution/mediation.

Layne Diehl is a practicing lawyer with a range of experience from small business, corporate, nonprofits, higher education, immigration, contracts, negotiations, and employment law. She is the CEO and managing member of Diehl Law PLLC. Diehl Law is operated in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, the fastest growing county in the state and within the metropolitan statistical area of the greater quad-state Washington, DC region. She is a progressive forward thinking professional who can align her clients' objectives with effective legal strategies. She loves being a lawyer in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or injured due to a dog bite, you need an experienced West Virginia personal injury attorney to seek the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation with us!

Mr. Zimmerman provides quality representation to individuals and corporations in various civil matters, including personal injury, real estate transactions, bankruptcy matters, business buy and sell agreements, and civil litigation. Click on the links below for more information.

Ms. Fantasia is a member of Capuder Fantasia PLLC, and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Ms. Fantasia's cases include corporate, real estate and transactional matters, including business formation, contract preparation, representation of lenders in commercial and residential real estate transactions, as well as consultation on human resources and employment matters. She has represented clients in a full range of corporate legal matters, including regulatory compliance; contract review and compliance; real estate purchase, financing and leasing matters; insurance and risk management matters. She has served as coverage and monitoring counsel for primary, excess and reinsurance companies, and has also been...

Jim is a founding member of Carey & Stewart, PLLC. He has spent more than a quarter century helping injured people get the benefits they deserve. Whether an injury claim or a family law matter, chances are he has dealt with the issues in your case before. He is a hands on lawyer, but his staff has been with him for decades. You are in well experienced hands with Jim.

SInce 1992 I have focused my practice in the area of civil litigation. I have represented clients in many areas of litigation including product liability, employment, toxic tort, mass tort, medical malpractice and personal injury claims.

Vanessa Lynn Rodriguez has deep family roots in Marion County and has not only the experience needed to assist you in family law matters (divorce, paternity, child custody, and mediations), adoptions, and personal injury cases, but also, Vanessa has a vast working knowledge of the West Virginia court system. Prior to attending law school, Vanessa pursued an education degree with English and journalism specializations at Fairmont State. Then she went on to West Virginia University to get her master's degree in English. Vanessa then decided to attend law school after two people from her graduate school...

Your brand is your business’s most valuable asset. I am a trademark attorney experienced in all facets of trademark law, including trademark registration, trademark infringement, trademark licensing, and trademark portfolio management. My goal is to work hard to protect your brand and your business.


I graduated in 2018 from Mitchell Hamline College of Law. I am a member of the West Virginia state bar as well on the Family Law and Intellectual Property Committees.


I grew up in the coal fields of West Virginia, and was a teacher for nine years before obtaining her law degree.

Aaron Amore created Amore Law, PLLC to fill a vital need for West Virginia consumers. He represents consumers and assists them in enforcing their rights and protections under state and federal law. The firm handles a wide variety of consumer related cases: bankruptcies under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13; predatory lending; mortgage/servicer abuse cases; West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act; Fair Debt collection Procedures Act; and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Aaron also defends consumers who have been sued in relation to their debts. Aaron believes that accomplishing the goals of his clients is...

Attorney Frank E. Simmerman, Jr. has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, and has tried over 100 jury and non-jury cases in state and federal courts, where he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He has appeared before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Simmerman is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the National Panel of Arbitrators, the American Arbitration Association, and the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, Attorney Simmerman was a member of the Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division, the Board of Governors...