The Masters Law Firm

The Masters Law Firm

West Virginia personal injury law firm of over 30 years, focusing on your well-being while fighting for your future.

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The Masters Law Firm

The Masters Law Firm

West Virginia personal injury law firm of over 30 years, focusing on your well-being while fighting for your future.

Nolo is in the process of verifying that this lawyer is licensed to practice law. *

Firm Overview

At The Masters Law Firm, we understand that our clients' lives have changed forever. We represent those who have suffered serious personal injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

We recognize the stress, grief, and other emotions that our clients may feel after they or their loved ones have suffered accident injuries. Our attorneys are sensitive to what you are going through as you seek legal assistance, so we provide you with the compassionate support and focused counsel you deserve. We handle all of the legal heavy lifting, so our clients can keep their focus on what matters most - their family.

Through each phase of the process, starting with your initial consultation, our attorneys put a special emphasis on accessibility and communication. Our team values what your perspective brings to your case, so we keep you informed at every stage and ensure you are prepared to make important decisions about your future.

Main Office

Main Office
181 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Phone

(304) 342-3106

Personal Injury

Auto Accident

Product Liability

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home or Elder Abuse

Wrongful Death

The Masters Law Firm
Marvin Masters

With decades of litigating experience in West Virginia, Marvin W. Masters has won countless multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for serious personal injuries like wrongful death, motor vehicle accident injuries, medical malpractice, as well as property damage, commercial fraud, and product liability cases. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Law degree from West Virginia University, he is not only an expert in West Virginia law from a professional standpoint but also a personal one, as he is a longtime WV citizen.

He is licensed in West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.

Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of ""Best Lawyers in America"" for a consecutive 15 years, ""Super Lawyers"", ""Top Litigator"", and was included in the ""Top 100 Trial Lawyer"" lists by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades.

Mr. Masters is an honored member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar settlements in the United States. He was also the President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, American Association for Justice, The American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The Masters Law Firm
Marvin Masters

With decades of litigating experience in West Virginia, Marvin W. Masters has won countless multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for serious personal injuries like wrongful death, motor vehicle accident injuries, medical malpractice, as well as property damage, commercial fraud, and product liability cases. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Law degree from West Virginia University, he is not only an expert in West Virginia law from a professional standpoint but also a personal one, as he is a longtime WV citizen.

He is licensed in West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.

Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of ""Best Lawyers in America"" for a consecutive 15 years, ""Super Lawyers"", ""Top Litigator"", and was included in the ""Top 100 Trial Lawyer"" lists by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades.

Mr. Masters is an honored member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar settlements in the United States. He was also the President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, American Association for Justice, The American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The Masters Law Firm
Kelly Elswick-Hall

Kelly Elswick-Hall's decades of success are attributed to her wide range of experience in several areas of law, giving her unique legal insight among her legal peers.

She has helped hundreds of seriously injured and disabled workers in personal injury cases, chemical and toxic exposure cases, head injury cases, deliberate intent cases, product liability litigation, automobile crash injury cases, medical negligence cases, sexual harassment cases, wrongful discharge cases, and multi-plaintiff litigation. Her experience also includes complex family law litigation, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims.

Kelly serves as a Governing Board member of the West Virginia Association for Justice and has served on the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation, Committee on Social Security, and the Committee on Law and Medicine. She served as secretary of the West Virginia Workplace Injury Litigation Group and as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. She was on the founding committee for the West Virginia Women Attorneys and serves as one of the group's first district representatives. She has also reported decisions in the West Virginia Supreme Court and federal court in multiple areas of civil, Workers' Compensation, and other Administrative appeals.

In 2009, Kelly was awarded the President's Award from the West Virginia Association for Justice in recognition of her commitment to protecting the rights of West Virginia workers and their families. She is AV Preeminent Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by her peers. She has received awards from the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, for providing free legal aid to low-income clients.

Kelly volunteers her time lobbying at the state level to advocate for the rights of vulnerable West Virginia workers, using her experience to help draft critical legislation.

The Masters Law Firm
Kelly Elswick-Hall

Kelly Elswick-Hall's decades of success are attributed to her wide range of experience in several areas of law, giving her unique legal insight among her legal peers.

She has helped hundreds of seriously injured and disabled workers in personal injury cases, chemical and toxic exposure cases, head injury cases, deliberate intent cases, product liability litigation, automobile crash injury cases, medical negligence cases, sexual harassment cases, wrongful discharge cases, and multi-plaintiff litigation. Her experience also includes complex family law litigation, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims.

Kelly serves as a Governing Board member of the West Virginia Association for Justice and has served on the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation, Committee on Social Security, and the Committee on Law and Medicine. She served as secretary of the West Virginia Workplace Injury Litigation Group and as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. She was on the founding committee for the West Virginia Women Attorneys and serves as one of the group's first district representatives. She has also reported decisions in the West Virginia Supreme Court and federal court in multiple areas of civil, Workers' Compensation, and other Administrative appeals.

In 2009, Kelly was awarded the President's Award from the West Virginia Association for Justice in recognition of her commitment to protecting the rights of West Virginia workers and their families. She is AV Preeminent Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by her peers. She has received awards from the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, for providing free legal aid to low-income clients.

Kelly volunteers her time lobbying at the state level to advocate for the rights of vulnerable West Virginia workers, using her experience to help draft critical legislation.

The Masters Law Firm
Kimberly Dotson

With over 15 years of litigation experience, Kimberly K. Dotson has fought for a wide range of cases including consumer fraud, negligence, violation of consumer protection statutes, professional negligence and misfeasance, complex commercial contractual disputes, insurance and securities fraud, civil rights violations, bankruptcy, and complex family law litigation.

Kim has obtained million-dollar verdicts for her clients and has extensive courtroom and mediation experience. She is an honored member of the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia Association for Justice, and also serves on the Advisory Board of Terra Advocati, advocating for species protection and resource preservation.

Kim grew up in Hinton, West Virginia, before graduating from Hollins College with honors, receiving a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Literature. In 2002, she received her law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

The Masters Law Firm
Kimberly Dotson

With over 15 years of litigation experience, Kimberly K. Dotson has fought for a wide range of cases including consumer fraud, negligence, violation of consumer protection statutes, professional negligence and misfeasance, complex commercial contractual disputes, insurance and securities fraud, civil rights violations, bankruptcy, and complex family law litigation.

Kim has obtained million-dollar verdicts for her clients and has extensive courtroom and mediation experience. She is an honored member of the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia Association for Justice, and also serves on the Advisory Board of Terra Advocati, advocating for species protection and resource preservation.

Kim grew up in Hinton, West Virginia, before graduating from Hollins College with honors, receiving a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Literature. In 2002, she received her law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

The Masters Law Firm
Clayton Anderson

Born and raised in Southern West Virginia, Clayton G. Anderson started his decade-long career defending his community as an assistant prosecutor for crimes involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Nicholas and Kanawha County. Mr. Anderson now devotes his time to serious personal injury matters, primarily concentrating on motor vehicle negligence cases.

In 1992, Clay earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He also received a Master's degree in Public Policy and Government at UCF before earning his Law degree from Regent University. During his time at the Regent University School of Law, he served as a member of the Client Counseling and Dispute Resolution Board.

The Masters Law Firm
Clayton Anderson

Born and raised in Southern West Virginia, Clayton G. Anderson started his decade-long career defending his community as an assistant prosecutor for crimes involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Nicholas and Kanawha County. Mr. Anderson now devotes his time to serious personal injury matters, primarily concentrating on motor vehicle negligence cases.

In 1992, Clay earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He also received a Master's degree in Public Policy and Government at UCF before earning his Law degree from Regent University. During his time at the Regent University School of Law, he served as a member of the Client Counseling and Dispute Resolution Board.

Firm Overview

At The Masters Law Firm, we understand that our clients' lives have changed forever. We represent those who have suffered serious personal injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

We recognize the stress, grief, and other emotions that our clients may feel after they or their loved ones have suffered accident injuries. Our attorneys are sensitive to what you are going through as you seek legal assistance, so we provide you with the compassionate support and focused counsel you deserve. We handle all of the legal heavy lifting, so our clients can keep their focus on what matters most - their family.

Through each phase of the process, starting with your initial consultation, our attorneys put a special emphasis on accessibility and communication. Our team values what your perspective brings to your case, so we keep you informed at every stage and ensure you are prepared to make important decisions about your future.

Main Office

Main Office
181 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Phone

(304) 342-3106

Personal Injury

Auto Accident

Product Liability

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home or Elder Abuse

Wrongful Death

The Masters Law Firm
Marvin Masters

With decades of litigating experience in West Virginia, Marvin W. Masters has won countless multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for serious personal injuries like wrongful death, motor vehicle accident injuries, medical malpractice, as well as property damage, commercial fraud, and product liability cases. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Law degree from West Virginia University, he is not only an expert in West Virginia law from a professional standpoint but also a personal one, as he is a longtime WV citizen.

He is licensed in West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.

Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of ""Best Lawyers in America"" for a consecutive 15 years, ""Super Lawyers"", ""Top Litigator"", and was included in the ""Top 100 Trial Lawyer"" lists by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades.

Mr. Masters is an honored member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar settlements in the United States. He was also the President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, American Association for Justice, The American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The Masters Law Firm
Marvin Masters

With decades of litigating experience in West Virginia, Marvin W. Masters has won countless multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for serious personal injuries like wrongful death, motor vehicle accident injuries, medical malpractice, as well as property damage, commercial fraud, and product liability cases. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Law degree from West Virginia University, he is not only an expert in West Virginia law from a professional standpoint but also a personal one, as he is a longtime WV citizen.

He is licensed in West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.

Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of ""Best Lawyers in America"" for a consecutive 15 years, ""Super Lawyers"", ""Top Litigator"", and was included in the ""Top 100 Trial Lawyer"" lists by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades.

Mr. Masters is an honored member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar settlements in the United States. He was also the President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, American Association for Justice, The American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The Masters Law Firm
Kelly Elswick-Hall

Kelly Elswick-Hall's decades of success are attributed to her wide range of experience in several areas of law, giving her unique legal insight among her legal peers.

She has helped hundreds of seriously injured and disabled workers in personal injury cases, chemical and toxic exposure cases, head injury cases, deliberate intent cases, product liability litigation, automobile crash injury cases, medical negligence cases, sexual harassment cases, wrongful discharge cases, and multi-plaintiff litigation. Her experience also includes complex family law litigation, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims.

Kelly serves as a Governing Board member of the West Virginia Association for Justice and has served on the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation, Committee on Social Security, and the Committee on Law and Medicine. She served as secretary of the West Virginia Workplace Injury Litigation Group and as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. She was on the founding committee for the West Virginia Women Attorneys and serves as one of the group's first district representatives. She has also reported decisions in the West Virginia Supreme Court and federal court in multiple areas of civil, Workers' Compensation, and other Administrative appeals.

In 2009, Kelly was awarded the President's Award from the West Virginia Association for Justice in recognition of her commitment to protecting the rights of West Virginia workers and their families. She is AV Preeminent Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by her peers. She has received awards from the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, for providing free legal aid to low-income clients.

Kelly volunteers her time lobbying at the state level to advocate for the rights of vulnerable West Virginia workers, using her experience to help draft critical legislation.

The Masters Law Firm
Kelly Elswick-Hall

Kelly Elswick-Hall's decades of success are attributed to her wide range of experience in several areas of law, giving her unique legal insight among her legal peers.

She has helped hundreds of seriously injured and disabled workers in personal injury cases, chemical and toxic exposure cases, head injury cases, deliberate intent cases, product liability litigation, automobile crash injury cases, medical negligence cases, sexual harassment cases, wrongful discharge cases, and multi-plaintiff litigation. Her experience also includes complex family law litigation, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims.

Kelly serves as a Governing Board member of the West Virginia Association for Justice and has served on the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation, Committee on Social Security, and the Committee on Law and Medicine. She served as secretary of the West Virginia Workplace Injury Litigation Group and as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. She was on the founding committee for the West Virginia Women Attorneys and serves as one of the group's first district representatives. She has also reported decisions in the West Virginia Supreme Court and federal court in multiple areas of civil, Workers' Compensation, and other Administrative appeals.

In 2009, Kelly was awarded the President's Award from the West Virginia Association for Justice in recognition of her commitment to protecting the rights of West Virginia workers and their families. She is AV Preeminent Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by her peers. She has received awards from the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, for providing free legal aid to low-income clients.

Kelly volunteers her time lobbying at the state level to advocate for the rights of vulnerable West Virginia workers, using her experience to help draft critical legislation.

The Masters Law Firm
Kimberly Dotson

With over 15 years of litigation experience, Kimberly K. Dotson has fought for a wide range of cases including consumer fraud, negligence, violation of consumer protection statutes, professional negligence and misfeasance, complex commercial contractual disputes, insurance and securities fraud, civil rights violations, bankruptcy, and complex family law litigation.

Kim has obtained million-dollar verdicts for her clients and has extensive courtroom and mediation experience. She is an honored member of the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia Association for Justice, and also serves on the Advisory Board of Terra Advocati, advocating for species protection and resource preservation.

Kim grew up in Hinton, West Virginia, before graduating from Hollins College with honors, receiving a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Literature. In 2002, she received her law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

The Masters Law Firm
Kimberly Dotson

With over 15 years of litigation experience, Kimberly K. Dotson has fought for a wide range of cases including consumer fraud, negligence, violation of consumer protection statutes, professional negligence and misfeasance, complex commercial contractual disputes, insurance and securities fraud, civil rights violations, bankruptcy, and complex family law litigation.

Kim has obtained million-dollar verdicts for her clients and has extensive courtroom and mediation experience. She is an honored member of the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia Association for Justice, and also serves on the Advisory Board of Terra Advocati, advocating for species protection and resource preservation.

Kim grew up in Hinton, West Virginia, before graduating from Hollins College with honors, receiving a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Literature. In 2002, she received her law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

The Masters Law Firm
Clayton Anderson

Born and raised in Southern West Virginia, Clayton G. Anderson started his decade-long career defending his community as an assistant prosecutor for crimes involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Nicholas and Kanawha County. Mr. Anderson now devotes his time to serious personal injury matters, primarily concentrating on motor vehicle negligence cases.

In 1992, Clay earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He also received a Master's degree in Public Policy and Government at UCF before earning his Law degree from Regent University. During his time at the Regent University School of Law, he served as a member of the Client Counseling and Dispute Resolution Board.

The Masters Law Firm
Clayton Anderson

Born and raised in Southern West Virginia, Clayton G. Anderson started his decade-long career defending his community as an assistant prosecutor for crimes involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Nicholas and Kanawha County. Mr. Anderson now devotes his time to serious personal injury matters, primarily concentrating on motor vehicle negligence cases.

In 1992, Clay earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He also received a Master's degree in Public Policy and Government at UCF before earning his Law degree from Regent University. During his time at the Regent University School of Law, he served as a member of the Client Counseling and Dispute Resolution Board.

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