Atty. David A. Mohler

Atty. David A. Mohler

David A. Mohler has actively been trying personal injury cases for the past 30 years, with more than 200 jury trials completed to verdict winning 90 percent.

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Profile Summary

About David A. Mohler at a glance

David A. Mohler is a personal injury attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bowles Rice LLP. Admitted to practice in West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar. Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1982) and Duke University (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David A. Mohler has actively been trying personal injury cases for the past 30 years, with more than 200 jury trials completed to verdict winning 90 percent
  • Mr. Mohler practices in Charleston, West Virginia, but has appeared in most every county in the state except Hampshire and Hardy Counties
  • He also handles the appellate work on his cases and has at least seven West Virginia Supreme Court cases reported in his favor
  • He has tried cases involving workplace injury, trucking accidents, well site injuries, wrongful discharge, automobile accident cases and premises liability
  • He has tried and won six wrongful death cases
  • Mr. Mohler graduated in the top 10 percent of his class from West Virginia University Law School in 1982
  • He received his bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, from Duke University in 1979
  • He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • He is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute and the Kanawha County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Mohler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Mohler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Mohler

Where is David A. Mohler's law office located?
David A. Mohler's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Bowles Rice LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Mohler handle?
David A. Mohler focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did David A. Mohler go to law school?
David A. Mohler earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (BA, 1979).
How can I contact David A. Mohler for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Mohler directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David A. Mohler received?
David A. Mohler's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Named to Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation).

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1982
BA
Duke University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

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