Atty. Forrest A. Bowen

Atty. Forrest A. Bowen

Forrest A. Bowen is a lawyer practicing family, insurance, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law.

Fairmont Fairmont 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Forrest A. Bowen at a glance

Forrest A. Bowen is an Associate based in Fairmont, West Virginia, practicing at Higinbotham & Higinbotham, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1997). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1997) and Marshall University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Harrison County Bar Association West Virginia State Bar American Association for Justice West Virginia Association for Justice. Serands clients in Fairmont, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Forrest A. Bowen is a lawyer practicing family, insurance, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law
  • Forrest received a B.A. degree from Marshall University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Forrest practices at Higinbotham & Higinbotham, PLLC in Fairmont, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Forrest A. Bowen's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Forrest A. Bowen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in West Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Forrest A. Bowen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in West Virginia →

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.

Forrest A. Bowen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Forrest A. Bowen is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →

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 Fairmont 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 Forrest A. Bowen

Where is Forrest A. Bowen's law office located?
Forrest A. Bowen's law practice is located in Fairmont, West Virginia. The firm is Higinbotham & Higinbotham, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Forrest A. Bowen handle?
Forrest A. Bowen focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Forrest A. Bowen practiced law?
Forrest A. Bowen has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Forrest A. Bowen go to law school?
Forrest A. Bowen earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Forrest A. Bowen for a consultation?
You can contact Forrest A. Bowen 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 Forrest A. Bowen received?
Forrest A. Bowen's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1997
B.A.
Marshall University
- 1993

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1997

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