Maybe you came of age during the bobby socks, soda fountain, and juke box era, or perhaps your teen years came during the big hair, neon clothes, MTV period. Maybe you rocked on during the hippie 70s or grunged out in the 90s. No matter your age or taste in music, your parents might have… Read More
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Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers Opens a New Office in Winchester
We are proud to announce the opening of a new office in Winchester, Virginia. Founded in 1969 in Charles Town, West Virginia, Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers’ team has represented thousands of clients across the tri-state region for more than 50 years. The firm has spent the past two decades increasingly focused on personal injury… Read More
Summer Interns Join the Skinner Team
Skinner is proud to introduce our two stellar summer interns, Isabella Cameron and Matthew Senyitko. “Bella,” our summer marketing intern, is a rising junior at Shepherd University. She is studying communications and new media with a minor in marketing. With her degree, she’d love to pursue legal marketing, but is always open to anything new… Read More
Skinner Sponsors WV Fest; Andrew Featured in Competition
Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers was proud to be the presenting sponsor of WV Fest, Charles Town’s annual festival celebrating West Virginia’s unique culture and heritage. This year’s event took place on Saturday, June 17th, just a few days shy of West Virginia Day on June 20th. WV Fest is a local celebration of all… Read More
Skinner Adds a New Name!
We are excited to announce that we are adding “Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers” as a name. Founded in 1969 in Charles Town, West Virginia, the Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers’ team has represented thousands of clients across the tri-state region and recovered over $100 million dollars for our clients. The firm used to be… Read More
Skinner Family Lawyers: A Commitment to Community
The Skinner Law Firm and family have always been committed to giving back to the community. From sponsoring local events to supporting non-profit organizations, their dedication to making a positive impact on the community is evident. The Skinner legal team is proud to support the following events as the warmer weather begins to welcome… Read More
EPA Proposes National Drinking Water Standards
In mid-March, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new drinking water standards that would limit the amount of harmful PFAS in water. The National Primary Drinking Water Regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six different PFAS chemicals which are known to appear in drinking water. The EPA would establish a Maximum Contaminant Level (4 parts… Read More
Stephen Judges Law Students in New Orleans
Stephen traveled to New Orleans in late March to judge the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). STAC is an annual, nationwide mock trial competition for law students. This year’s batch of students was incredibly impressive, according to Stephen: “The law students were dynamic, well prepared, and amazingly composed.” The winners were… Read More
Stephen Speaks at Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association Conference
In March, Stephen gave a talk at the Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association Conference, which was held at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Stephen spoke about representing diverse clients, especially in personal injury cases, and how to deal with avoiding unfair bias with juries. Andrew and his wife Kathy also attended the conference,… Read More
Legalese of the Month
While legalese can seem intimidating and difficult to understand, it serves an important purpose in the legal system. It ensures that legal documents are precise and accurate, leaving no room for confusion or ambiguity. Despite its complexity, lawyers are increasingly recognizing the importance of using plain language to make legal information more accessible to the… Read More