Clayton Fitzsimmons

Michael Cardi concentrates his practice on business litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes, financial services, and oil and gas. He also practices white collar defense, and assists both employers and institutions of higher education in compliance and workplace investigation, including Title IX compliance, investigation, and policy review. Michael received his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2013. As a law student, he served as articles editor fo...

Debra T. Varner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Debra T., who practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Debra T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick S. Casey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Patrick S., who practices law in Wheeling, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...

Emily J. Beeson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Emily J., who practices law in Weirton, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie A. Moore serves as co-leader of the Bowles Rice Labor and Employment team. She is an experienced and highly-skilled labor and employment attorney whose practice spans the employment law spectrum and consists of advice and counseling, as well as defending litigation involving both single-plaintiff and class action employment disputes. Julie represents employers from a wide variety of industries, including health care, higher education, transportation, banking and financial services, ener...

Jeff Robinette , Top 1% Litigator Award , Super Lawyer , Before entering the legal profession, Jeff Robinette proudly served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division as an artillery officer, intelligence officer, and psychological operations officer. A Jump Master-qualified paratrooper, he dedicated his military career to serving and defending the nation while developing the leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking that continue to define his work today. Those same values—honor, ...

When businesses have day-to-day legal compliance questions about their employees, need help defending an employment lawsuit, or require support dealing with union matters, Mario Bordogna is the right person to call whether you need help well in advance or require assistance at the drop of a hat. For 25 years, he has keenly represented and partnered with employers in a wide range of industries, such as healthcare, mining, energy, manufacturing, hospitality, education, professional services, an...

Daniel C. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel C., who practices law in Bridgeport, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Skinner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen, who practices law in Charles Town, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tyler Mayhew serves as Chair of the firm’s Human Resources Department and focuses his practice on labor and employment law, commercial litigation and appellate litigation. Tyler advises employers on human resources and compliance matters, and employment policies. He also defends employers against claims asserted in court, before administrative tribunals and in arbitration. He has successfully defended employers from employee discrimination & harassment claims, misclassification clai...