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...
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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...
If your teenager recently got a driver’s license, you’ve likely noticed the sharp rise in car insurance premiums. Parents nationwide feel shocked by the high cost of adding kids to their plans. Teen drivers pose higher insurance risks because they are more likely to have accidents due to inexperience, distraction, risky behavior, speeding, not wearing...
Stephen recently participated in a panel hosted by the Stubblefield Institute that focused on how the funds from the national opioid litigation settlements were being used in West Virginia. The event, “How is WV First Putting WV First?” discussed the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation and the distribution of the money from the...
We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Hogbin to the firm. Shawn, who was born and raised in Hedgesville, West Virginia, brings an impressive background to our team. He earned his BA in Political Science and a BMDS in Business Administration, Communication, and Philosophy from West Virginia University. Furthermore, Shawn graduated first in his class from...