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.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Morgantown, WV
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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). Serves clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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.
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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Cardi handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Morgantown.
Business & Corporate Law in Morgantown
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Morgantown
Michael Cardi is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in West Virginia →
Civil Litigation in Morgantown
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Cardi is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Morgantown
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.
Morgantown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Morgantown-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Morgantown Choose Michael Cardi
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Cardi's practice in the field of business, construction, and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association and West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar, Michael Cardi can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Michael Cardi can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Morgantown
A Morgantown-based practice means Michael Cardi attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Cardi Handles in Morgantown
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Cardi directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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