Drivers in Harpers Ferry, WV, know that the intersection of WV Rt. 340 and Shipley School Road is a problem area. Located near the Harpers Ferry US Customs & Border Protection Training Center and close to a school, this crossroad has a confusing design and heavy traffic from a 4-lane highway that make it especially risky. For families, students,...
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The intersection where Shenandoah Junction Road meets Charles Town Road is one of the Most Dangerous Intersections in Jefferson County, WV. Along with a lot of school traffic, many drivers speed through an intersection with a peculiar yield pattern. This makes the area unsafe for families, students, and people driving to and from work. Why...
We are proud to share some wonderful news about one of our own at Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers. Elon University’s School of Law has chosen Attorney Alix Hazel to serve on its Advisory Board. This is an incredible honor, and we could not be more excited for her. Alix has always been a person...
We are excited to share that Stephen and Andrew Skinner have once again been named to The Best Lawyers in America list for 2026. This is the third consecutive year that both brothers have earned this honor. Best Lawyers is one of the most trusted guides to top lawyers in the country. Lawyers cannot pay...
In July, Stephen traveled to San Francisco, California, for the annual convention of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The AAJ is a national group that educates and supports trial lawyers, and their yearly convention is the biggest event they hold. At the convention, the AAJ honored Stephen for the second time with the Above...
Attorney Shawn Hogbin has earned his license to practice law in Virginia, and we’re excited to share the news with our clients and community! Earlier this year, Shawn took the Virginia Bar Exam and passed. He was officially sworn in on June 4, joining fellow Skinner Law Firm attorneys Andrew Skinner, Bryan Ogilvie, and Alix...
We are thrilled to share that attorney Andrew Skinner has been recognized by the West Virginia State Bar as part of its “More Than a Lawyer” series—an honor reserved for attorneys who go above and beyond in their legal profession in service to their communities. In a thoughtful and well-deserved write-up, the State Bar spotlighted...
A recent AP News report stated that a two-year groundwater contamination issue was caused by harmful “forever chemicals” (PFAS). These chemicals, linked to Gore-Tex and its partner DuPont and others, have raised serious concerns about health risks, corporate responsibility, and the pace of action to remove these contaminants from natural resources. If you’ve ever worn...