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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1217 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Geoffrey A.

Geoffrey Amend

787 reviews
Geoffrey Amend has over 21 years of experience as a business attorney. He is licensed to practice law in Kansas. Geoffrey has represented numerous corporate clients, including JungleBee, MomoCentral and APIMATIC. He started his own legal firm in 2013 and was the general counsel at Chelsea Partner before starting his own firm. Geoffrey graduated with a J.D. in law from the Washburn University School of Law in 1995.
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Steven Stark

577 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

523 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

465 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

435 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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Richard E.

Richard Eldredge

404 reviews
Richard Eldredge is a corporate attorney and a professor of law. He has over seven years of experience and is licensed to practice law in Texas. Richard is experienced in patents and business formation, as well as trademark and copyright law. He received his degree in law from the La Verne College of Law. Richard has been a patent attorney and engineer at the Eldrege Law Firm since September 2005.
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Scott Somerville

Scott Somerville began as a staff attorney focusing on criminal defense. As general counsel, he specialized in corporate and intellectual property law. Possessing the ability to provide clarity to the most complicated concepts, Mr. Somerville turns each list of precedents into a path leading to justice and consistently works to make constitutional history relevant to the issues of today.
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Mark A.

Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins is currently a Partner in the litigation department of the Bowles Rice LLP, specializing in commercial and energy litigation. In 18 years of practicing law, Mark has focused on complex and commercial litigation - involving the financial services/banking industry, the energy industry, and construction litigation. In 2013, he was listed in West Virginia Super Lawyers and was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America regarding litigation.
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Taiwoods L.

Taiwoods Lin

Taiwoods Lin in a patent attorney with more than seven years of experience. He has gained valuable experience while working as an in-house counselor at a medical device company between October 2010 and June 2015. Taiwoods is licensed to practice law in California and Indiana. He obtained his degree in law from the Washington College of Law, American University. While he resides within West Virginia, Taiwoods is able to provide legal services to corporate clients throughout the United States.
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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer in West Virginia?

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FAQs about West Virginia Lawyers

Is it better to hire a local attorney?

It’s often best to hire a local lawyer or attorney, as this will ensure that they’re familiar with the laws specific to your region. While West Virginia lawyers will be familiar with the laws of the state, your local attorney can assist you within your county. Choose from UpCounsel’s community of West Virginia attorneys to find a lawyer who is best suited to help you.

What should I look for when hiring a lawyer?

The first thing to look for is competence and experience in the legal field you’re hiring them for. Check their legal fees and ensure they’re within your price range. Also, be sure to talk with them to get an understanding of how they operate as a person—you want to be able to trust them to represent you.

Do you pay a lawyer before or after?

Usually, legal fees are paid, as they’re required. However, some West Virginia attorneys may require a retainer fee upfront. Check with the law firm to avoid any issues later.

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