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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...

Stephen M. Mathias is a partner in the Martinsburg office and leader of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. His primary practice areas include commercial law and real estate. Mr. Mathias served as assistant attorney general for the State of West Virginia from 1983 - 1985. He earned his bachelor of business administration degree in 1978 and his law degree in 1982 from West Virginia University. He was admitted to practice in West Virginia in 1982 and before the federal courts of both t...

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 lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Debra T. practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Debra T. Varner since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Debra T. Varner is held by other lawyers.

Taylor Downs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor practices law in Martinsburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Downs since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Taylor Downs is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly S. Croyle is a partner in the Morgantown office of Bowles Rice and a member of the Energy and Real Estate Development practice group. Ms. Croyle provides guidance and counsel in the areas of mineral energy production, including property acquisition, litigation matters involving real estate, curative action, title examinations and other issues generated by the mining industry. She is active in the areas of land use and development, representing developers in commercial and residential...

Eric H. London is a partner in the Morgantown, West Virginia office. He concentrates his practice on real estate law, business law, commercial law and estate planning. Mr. London received his J.D. in 1987 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1984. Mr. London is admitted to practice in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is a member of West Virginia Bar Association. In addition to his legal practice, ...

Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jeffrey D. practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Skinner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen practices law in Charles Town, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Skinner since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen Skinner is held by other la...

Charles F. Printz, Jr., is a partner in the Martinsburg office of Bowles Rice. He is a former leader of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He is also a member of the firm’s Financial Services Litigation Team. He concentrates his practice in all aspects of civil litigation, including business litigation, commercial disputes, employer liability, employment law, condemnation and wrongful death/personal injury. He has trie...