Charleston, West Virginia, Trial Lawyers

At Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC in Charleston, our attorneys provide superior trial and appellate representation to individuals, professional associations, businesses and government entities in West Virginia trial and appellate courts and federal district courts throughout the region, including Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Beckley, Lewisburg, Princeton, Logan and Williamson.

Every stage of every case at our firm is handled by a seasoned attorney with extensive knowledge of that area of law who has demonstrated skill at trial and in appeals. No case is assigned to an inexperienced lawyer. As members of a well-established firm, attorneys at Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC are supported by an experienced staff and have access to extensive resources. We are well prepared to handle complex and difficult cases, and we limit our areas of practice in order to provide the most focused legal representation possible.

In our insurance law and insurance defense practice, we serve as primary and local counsel in defense of insurance carriers in coverage and contract disputes, and serve as primary panel counsel in West Virginia for numerous state and national insurance carriers. We welcome the opportunity to serve as local counsel for out-of-state insurance carriers and businesses involved in West Virginia cases.

We advise clients involved in the construction industry, including contractors, owners, developers and design professionals, in the resolution of disputes involving defects, mechanics' liens, claims of architectural and engineering liability, and other construction law issues.

Our corporate defense group represents regional and national corporations in complex litigation and mass torts, including matters involving product liability, environmental and regulatory compliance, natural resources law and contract disputes. Our attorneys also represent all types of companies in business and commercial litigation.

Members of the firm share the benefit of industry experience with our clients, enhancing our services in the areas of construction law, motor carrier law, aviation law, employment law, natural resources law and environmental litigation. We serve as defense counsel to state and municipal government agencies, and we represent school districts, school boards and educational professionals in a variety of matters.

Our services for individuals include representation in divorce, personal injury claims, and claims of sexual abuse and harassment.

If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, or if you have a question about our services, call 304-932-0788 (toll-free at 866-325-5032) or e-mail our Charleston office to arrange a free consultation.