Atty. Michael Paul Markins

Atty. Michael Paul Markins

Michael Paul Markins is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, land use & zoning and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Marshall University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Charleston Charleston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Paul Markins at a glance

Michael Paul Markins is a Partner based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on workers comp, zoning, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2001), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2001), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (2002). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Marshall University (B.A. Political, 1997). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Paul Markins is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, land use & zoning and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Marshall University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Markins's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Land Use & Zoning

Michael Paul Markins is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

Michael Paul Markins is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Paul Markins 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 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 Michael Paul Markins

Where is Michael Paul Markins's law office located?
Michael Paul Markins's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Markins handle?
Michael Paul Markins focuses on workers comp, zoning, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Michael Paul Markins practiced law?
Michael Paul Markins has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Paul Markins go to law school?
Michael Paul Markins earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact Michael Paul Markins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 2001
B.A. Political
Marshall University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2002

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