Atty. Marvin W. Masters

Atty. Marvin W. Masters

Marvin W. Masters has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a Law degree from West Virginia University.

Charleston Charleston 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Marvin W. Masters at a glance

Marvin W. Masters is a personal injury attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at The Masters Law Firm LC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar (1972). Educated at West Virginia University (—, 1972) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marvin W. Masters has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a Law degree from West Virginia University
  • He is licensed and has presented cases to the West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, and the United States Supreme Court, as well as the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
  • He is experienced in litigating serious personal injury including Car and Truck Accidents, Plane and Train Accidents, River and Boating Accidents, Construction Accidents, Workplace Injury, Brain Injuries, Catastrophic Injuries,Wrongful Death, and Infrastructure Failure
  • Mr. Masters' clients have been the beneficiaries of multi-million dollar successes which awarded him entry into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi- Million Dollar Advocated Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States
  • Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
  • In addition to the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of "Best Lawyers in America", "Super Lawyers", "Top Litigator" Award, and was included in the "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" lists by the National Trial Lawyers
  • He has received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades
  • Mr. Masters is a member of the American Bar Association and West Virginia State Bar
  • He was the President for the West Virginia Association for Justice, member of American Association for Justice, and The American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Decades of litigating experience have allowed Mr. Masters to obtain multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts

Practice Areas Explained

Marvin W. Masters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marvin W. Masters 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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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 Marvin W. Masters

Where is Marvin W. Masters's law office located?
Marvin W. Masters's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is The Masters Law Firm LC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marvin W. Masters handle?
Marvin W. Masters focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Marvin W. Masters practiced law?
Marvin W. Masters has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Marvin W. Masters go to law school?
Marvin W. Masters earned their education at (—, 1972); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Marvin W. Masters for a consultation?
You can contact Marvin W. Masters 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 Marvin W. Masters received?
Marvin W. Masters's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Education

West Virginia University
- 1972
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 1967

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Car Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injuries
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Infrastructure Failure
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Truck Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workplace Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Litigator Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the highest level of professional excellence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd Hall of Fame 2017
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
Admitted: 1972

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