Atty. John L. Maccorkle

Atty. John L. Maccorkle

John L. Maccorkle is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, product liability, employment and 3 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John L. Maccorkle at a glance

John L. Maccorkle is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at MacCorkle Lavender PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1976). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1976) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kanawha County Bar Association West Virginia State Bar Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John L. Maccorkle is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, product liability, employment and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at MacCorkle Lavender PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Maccorkle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Maccorkle 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.

John L. Maccorkle 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.

John L. Maccorkle is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

John L. Maccorkle is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John L. Maccorkle 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 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 John L. Maccorkle

Where is John L. Maccorkle's law office located?
John L. Maccorkle's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is MacCorkle Lavender PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Maccorkle handle?
John L. Maccorkle focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John L. Maccorkle practiced law?
John L. Maccorkle has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John L. Maccorkle go to law school?
John L. Maccorkle earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John L. Maccorkle for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. Maccorkle received?
John L. Maccorkle's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1976
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1976

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