Atty. John David Hurst
John Hurst is dedicated to holding corporations accountable for their impact on individuals and society. He focuses his practice on developing and executing case strategies in toxic tort, occupational disease, public nuisance, catastrophic injury and product liability litigation.
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John David Hurst is a Member based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on litigation and health care. Admitted to practice in West Virginia South Carolina U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of No (2008). Educated at University of North Carolina, School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (B.A., 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations American Association for Justice West Virginia Association for Justice. Serves clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Hurst is dedicated to holding corporations accountable for their impact on individuals and society
- He focuses his practice on developing and executing case strategies in toxic tort, occupational disease, public nuisance, catastrophic injury and product liability litigation
- John represents workers and their family members injured by occupational, environmental or household exposure to asbestos, including numerous mesothelioma victims
- A central member of the West Virginia team, he also manages large, complex multi-party litigation and works extensively in federal, state, and bankruptcy court at both trial and appellate levels
- In 2014, John was a key member of a trial team that obtained a compensatory and punitive damages verdict in Massachusetts federal court against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing fireproofing
- He represents clients with FELA claims against their railroad employers and merchant mariners with Jones Act claims against their shipowner employers
- Recognized as an AV rated attorney Martindale-Hubbell, John’s experience goes beyond occupational disease litigation
- He represents state and local governments with public nuisance claims related to the excessive distribution and dispensing of drugs contributing to the opioid crisis
- John brought his knowledge of toxic tort cases to the East Palestine litigation against Norfolk Southern, stemming from the train derailment and toxic chemical spill on Feb. 3, 2023, specifically assisting with property damage claims
- He also represented victims of a 2009 explosion at the ConAgra facility in Garner, N.C., and negotiated the resolution of those claims against industrial contractors
- John published the first academic analysis of credit counseling agencies, “Protecting Consumers from Consumer Credit Counseling,” 9 N.C
- Banking Inst. 159 (2005), and co-authored “Premises Liability Update: Employee Cases,” for Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation, (March 9-11, 2009), and “The Changing Landscape of Single Sex Education,” School Law Bulletin (2006)
- Awards, Accolades & Recognitions Super Lawyers 2014-2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list Personal injury - general: plaintiff
- Personal injury - products: plaintiff
- Class action/mass torts: plaintiff Blog Posts September 24, 2020 Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Jobs you didn’t know pose a risk Causes, Not Just Cases by: John D. Hurst September 18, 2017 Asbestos a hidden danger left behind in hurricanes’ wake Causes, Not Just Cases by: John D. Hurst News August 5, 2016 Joe Rice Co-Chairs annual Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference for 7th consecutive year by: Motley Rice February 29, 2016 FDA takes action on Essure permanent birth control procedure by: Motley Rice
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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.
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