D. C. Offutt, Jr.

D. C. Offutt, Jr.

Huntington, WV recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Offutt Simmons Simonton PLLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Biography

D. C. Offutt, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

D. C., who practices law in Huntington, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Offutt Simmons Simonton PLLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Offutt Simmons Simonton PLLC logo

Overview

  • West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • West Virginia University, MPA, graduated 1972
  • West Virginia University, AB, graduated 1971

  • West Virginia, West Virginia State Bar
  • Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association

  • Kentucky Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel - Member
  • West Virginia State Bar - Past President
  • West Virginia, West Virginia State Bar
  • Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel - Member
  • West Virginia State Bar - Past President
  • West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • West Virginia University, MPA, graduated 1972
  • West Virginia University, AB, graduated 1971

Client Testimonials

Mr. Offutt is an excellent trial lawyer. He is experienced in defending all types of medical malpractice cases to trial and is a very thorough investigator.

D.C. Offutt is an outstanding court room lawyer. He relates well to judges and juries, and he defends his clients with practical, common-sense arguments. Most importantly, he is unflappably calm and cool under pressure, just the lawyer you want when stakes are high.

Jeff Lisenby (ProAssurance)

Birmingham, AL

D.C. Offutt is one of the best trial defense attorneys in West Virginia and should also be considered for complex coverage matters.

Mr. Offutt has been a leader among defense counsel in West Virginia, appearing for us in all parts of the state. I value his input and his results.

David Rader (West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company)

Charleston, WV

D.C. Offutt is a great Medical Malpractice defense trial lawyer. He is very experienced in defending neurologically impaired infant cases. He is very experienced and considered a leader in his industry.

D.C. Offutt has demonstrated exceptional skill in handling legal malpractice matters. He is prompt, thorough, and appropriately assertive. I would recommend him to others.

D.C. Offutt is one of the most persuasive and effective trial lawyers I have seen in my career of more than 20 years in claims managing litigation for insurers.

Jorge Campo (ProAssurance)

Columbus, OH

D.C. Offutt is a premier Medical Malpractice defense lawyer. He has years of experience defending all types of medical cases. He is very thorough in investigating cases. He is respected by his peers. He is one of the best trial lawyers in the state of West Virginia, Kentucky, and surrounding states.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charleston, WV (2020)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charleston, WV (2017)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charleston, WV (2014)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Charleston, WV (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Birth Trauma
  • Brain Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Hospital Malpractice
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Medical Negligence
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Malpractice

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