Atty. Jan D. Dils
The firm focuses exclusively on helping individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration and veterans’ benefits through the Veterans’ Administration. Both claims processes can be long and difficult journeys through a bureaucratic maze.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Parkersburg, WV · 32+ Years Experience
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About Jan D. Dils at a Glance
Jan D. Dils is a Principal based in Parkersburg, West Virginia, practicing at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1994) and West Virginia (1994). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1994) and Marietta College (B.A. Marketing, 1990). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of NOSSCR, West Virginia and American Bar Associations National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives. Serves clients in Parkersburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jan D. Dils
- The firm focuses exclusively on helping individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration and veterans’ benefits through the Veterans’ Administration
- Both claims processes can be long and difficult journeys through a bureaucratic maze
- Jan said her highly trained staff has the legal skill, persistence, and understanding that clients need in what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives. “I enjoy the fact that I can walk through the office and hear people speaking my language
- They’re talking to clients, consoling them or telling them good news
- They’re showing that mix of professionalism and compassion,” Jan said. “To be honest, in the legal profession, it’s hard to find people who have that mix
- But I’ve found them, and I couldn’t be any happier with the team we have serving our clients.” Jan majored in marketing and economics at Marietta College before earning her Masters in Business Administration at West Virginia University in 1991 and going on to law school at WVU
- During her second year as a law student, she became exposed to disability benefits law for the first time while working at an internship
- She knew right away that she wanted to practice in that area as soon as she was admitted to the West Virginia Bar. “There weren’t many attorneys doing this, so there was really no one for many people with disability claims to turn to,” Jan said. “And it fit with my belief in helping people and making a difference
- It’s something I knew I could look in the mirror and be proud about
- Not a day goes by where I haven’t had a case that made me proud.” Jan isn’t the only member of her team who feels a level of pride in their work
- When she returns to the office from a successful hearing, she usually expects to face a cross examination from her staff. “They have become personally involved in clients’ lives,” she said. “They’re the ones who have dealt with clients who may have lost their car, their home or their family, and they’ve been the ones to track down their medical records and prepare their cases
- So, they want to know: ‘What happened?’” “We are client-driven in everything we do,” Jan said
- Jan is actively involved in the community beyond her legal work
- She contributes regularly to civic and charity organizations, such as Relay for Life, and she established the Walk4Vets Foundation in 2011
- To date, her foundation has donated over $50,000 to Veterans Charities in the Mid-Ohio Valley
- You can also find her at the gym every morning at 5 o’clock or spending time with her husband and two boys
Practice Areas Explained
Jan D. Dils's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan D. Dils handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Parkersburg.
Car Accidents in Parkersburg
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jan D. Dils is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →
Truck Accidents in Parkersburg
Jan D. Dils is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in West Virginia →
Wrongful Death in Parkersburg
Jan D. Dils is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in West Virginia →
Personal Injury in Parkersburg
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.
Jan D. Dils is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
Workers Compensation in Parkersburg
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jan D. Dils is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Parkersburg
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 Parkersburg 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 venue, 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.
Parkersburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Parkersburg-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Parkersburg Choose Jan D. Dils
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jan D. Dils's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jan D. Dils brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia and West Virginia, Jan D. Dils can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Jan D. Dils can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Parkersburg
A Parkersburg-based practice means Jan D. Dils attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jan D. Dils Handles in Parkersburg
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