Atty. James M. Brown

Atty. James M. Brown

James M. Brown is a lawyer practicing products liability law, general litigation, workplace litigation and 14 other areas of law.

Beckley Beckley 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Brown at a glance

James M. Brown is a Member based in Beckley, West Virginia. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1970). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1970) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Raleigh County. Serands clients in Beckley, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Brown is a lawyer practicing products liability law, general litigation, workplace litigation and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices in Beckley, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

James M. Brown is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →

Trusts

James M. Brown is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

James M. Brown is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James M. Brown is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James M. Brown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Beckley 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.

Looking for additional West Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Beckley or all attorneys in West Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Brown

Where is James M. Brown's law office located?
James M. Brown's law practice is located in Beckley, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Brown handle?
James M. Brown focuses on wills, trusts, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James M. Brown practiced law?
James M. Brown has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James M. Brown go to law school?
James M. Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James M. Brown for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Brown 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 M. Brown received?
James M. Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1970
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1970

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