Atty. Michael Cardi

Atty. Michael Cardi

Michael Cardi concentrates his practice on business litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes, financial services, and oil and gas. He also practices white collar defense, and assists both employers and institutions of higher education in compliance and workplace investigation, including Title IX compliance, investigation, and policy review.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Cardi at a glance

Michael Cardi is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Bowles Rice LLP. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association and West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2013) and Wake Forest University (M.A., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Michael Cardi concentrates his practice on business litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes, financial services, and oil and gas. He also practices white collar defense, and assists both employers and institutions of higher education in compliance and workplace investigation, including Title IX compliance, investigation, and policy review.

Michael received his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2013. As a law student, he served as articles editor for the Wake Forest Journal of Law & Policy.

He is a volunteer West Virginia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children and he serves on the Mon Health Medical Center Bioethics Council.

Michael also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), striving to revitalize MAC and the historic building it has inhabited since the 1970s, all in support of MAC’s mission to provide affordable access to the visual, performing, and literary arts through education and communication outreach.

Representative Cases

  • Representation for national retail pharmacy that includes mass coordination of multi-district litigation (MDL) and multi-state litigation efforts
  • Successful defense an appeal to the Federal Circuit of a favorable trial verdict in a design patent matter
  • Ragione v. Board of Educ. of Preston County, No. 17-0037 (W. Va. Supreme Court, Jan. 5, 2018) (memorandum decision) (affirming dismissal of breach of contract claim for failure to exhaust administrative remedies)

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Cardi's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Cardi is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Construction Law

Michael Cardi is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Cardi is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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 Morgantown or all attorneys in West Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Cardi

Where is Michael Cardi's law office located?
Michael Cardi's law practice is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The firm is Bowles Rice LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Cardi handle?
Michael Cardi focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did Michael Cardi go to law school?
Michael Cardi earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (M.A., 2013); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Michael Cardi for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Cardi 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 Michael Cardi received?
Michael Cardi's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2013
M.A.
Wake Forest University
- 2013
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 2008

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

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