Atty. James Michael Benninger
James Michael Benninger is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, criminal defense, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S.I.E. degree from West Virginia University College of Engineering in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Michael Benninger is a Member based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Benninger Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1985) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (1985). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1985) and West Virginia University College of Engineering (B.S.I.E. Industrial, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Benninger is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, criminal defense, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S.I.E. degree from West Virginia University College of Engineering in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Benninger Law in Morgantown, WV
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James Michael Benninger's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Benninger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Michael Benninger is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Michael Benninger is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in West Virginia →
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 Michael Benninger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Michael Benninger is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in West Virginia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James Michael Benninger 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 Morgantown 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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