Michelle K. Schaller

David A. DeJarnett is a partner in the Martinsburg office of Bowles Rice and concentrates his practice in trust and estate law, federal and state taxation, and corporate, LLC and partnership law. His estate planning practice includes providing clients with planning techniques to meet their objectives. These objectives may include minimizing the effect of estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes through the use of credit shelter trusts, charitable remainder trusts and irrevocable li...

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, ...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Seth Wilson is a partner in the Morgantown office of Bowles Rice and the leader of the firm’s Energy and Real Estate Development group. He also is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He practices in the areas of energy and real estate development, commercial real estate law, mineral law, tax and general business law. Mr. Wilson has a broad real estate and mineral law practice that involves assisting clients with structuring, negotiating and closing real estate transactions...

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...

Patrick S. Casey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Patrick S. practices law in Wheeling, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick S. Casey since 2008. 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 professi...

Emily J. Beeson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Emily J. practices law in Weirton, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily J. Beeson 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 Emily J. Beeson is held by other lawyers.