Atty. Christopher Hedges
Chris Hedges joined Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC in 2013 and works mainly in the areas of employment law, toxic torts, consumer law, products liability, and personal injury. Chris has extensive experience in matters relating to product defects, unfair discrimination, complex consumer fraud, and wrongful death.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, WV · 27+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Hedges at a Glance
Christopher Hedges is an Attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern (1999). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1993). Active member of West Virginia Association for Justice West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Hedges
- Chris Hedges joined Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC in 2013 and works mainly in the areas of employment law, toxic torts, consumer law, products liability, and personal injury
- Chris has extensive experience in matters relating to product defects, unfair discrimination, complex consumer fraud, and wrongful death
- Before joining the firm, Chris was Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s office where he focused on product defects, consumer fraud, consumer credit, and pharmaceutical law
- He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to litigation matters against manufacturers, medical providers, financial companies, employers, and other companies which harm and injure ordinary citizens due to carelessness, discrimination, and fraud
- Chris lives in Charleston and enjoys traveling, spending time with his son, and the outdoors
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Christopher Hedges's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Hedges handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Wrongful Death in Charleston
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Personal Injury in Charleston
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Charleston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charleston
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charleston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charleston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charleston Choose Christopher Hedges
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Hedges's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Hedges brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability, Christopher Hedges can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charleston
A Charleston-based practice means Christopher Hedges attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher Hedges Handles in Charleston
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