Atty. Melissa M. Barr

Atty. Melissa M. Barr

Melissa M. Barr is a lawyer practicing insurance law and litigation, professional liability defense, toxic tort and 7 other areas of law.

Wheeling Wheeling 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Melissa M. Barr at a glance

Melissa M. Barr is a Shareholder based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1999) and Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Unit (1999). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia University B.A. International Relations and German West Virginia University B.A. summa cum laude West Virginia University B.A. 1996 Phi Beta (—). Active member of Memberships •Defense Research Institute •Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia •The West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa M. Barr is a lawyer practicing insurance law and litigation, professional liability defense, toxic tort and 7 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Melissa practices in Wheeling, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa M. Barr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa M. Barr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melissa M. Barr is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →

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.

Melissa M. Barr 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.

Melissa M. Barr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

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

Melissa M. Barr 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 Wheeling 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.

Looking for additional West Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Wheeling or all attorneys in West Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa M. Barr

Where is Melissa M. Barr's law office located?
Melissa M. Barr's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa M. Barr handle?
Melissa M. Barr focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Melissa M. Barr practiced law?
Melissa M. Barr has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Melissa M. Barr go to law school?
Melissa M. Barr earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Melissa M. Barr for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa M. Barr 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.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 1999
West Virginia University B.A. International Relations and German West Virginia University B.A. summa cum laude West Virginia University B.A. 1996 Phi Beta
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Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1999
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Unit
Admitted: 1999

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