Atty. James W. Thomas

Atty. James W. Thomas

James W. Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, family and 5 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Thomas at a glance

James W. Thomas is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Jackson Kelly PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Miami University (B.A. Political, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of West Virginia Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James W. Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, family and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Thomas 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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Family Law

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

James W. Thomas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 W. Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James W. Thomas is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 James W. Thomas

Where is James W. Thomas's law office located?
James W. Thomas's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Jackson Kelly PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Thomas handle?
James W. Thomas focuses on personal injury, family law, business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James W. Thomas practiced law?
James W. Thomas has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James W. Thomas go to law school?
James W. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Political, 1977).
How can I contact James W. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Thomas 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 W. Thomas received?
James W. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1980
B.A. Political
Miami University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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