Atty. James A. Varner, Sr.

Atty. James A. Varner, Sr.

James A. Varner, Sr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About James A. Varner, Sr. at a glance

James A. Varner, Sr. is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Clarksburg, West Virginia, practicing at Varner & Van Volkenburg PLLC. Educated at Arizona State University (—, 1972) and Arizona State University (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Clarksburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James A. Varner, Sr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • James A., who practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Varner, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Varner, Sr. 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.

James A. Varner, Sr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James A. Varner, Sr. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Clarksburg 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 James A. Varner, Sr.

Where is James A. Varner, Sr.'s law office located?
James A. Varner, Sr.'s law practice is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The firm is Varner & Van Volkenburg PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Varner, Sr. handle?
James A. Varner, Sr. focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did James A. Varner, Sr. go to law school?
James A. Varner, Sr. earned their education at (—, 1972); (—, 1972).
How can I contact James A. Varner, Sr. for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Varner, Sr. 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 James A. Varner, Sr. received?
James A. Varner, Sr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

Arizona State University
- 1972
Arizona State University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
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 — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Morgantown)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Morgantown)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Morgantown)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Morgantown)
- 2012

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