Atty. Michael Philip Giertz

Atty. Michael Philip Giertz

Michael Philip Giertz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, defective and dangerous products, workers compensation. Michael received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Wheeling Wheeling 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Philip Giertz at a glance

Michael Philip Giertz is a personal injury, workers comp, and product liability attorney based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1998) and Ohio (2000). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1998) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Philip Giertz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, defective and dangerous products, workers compensation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in Wheeling, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Philip Giertz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Philip Giertz 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.

Michael Philip Giertz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Workers Compensation

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

Michael Philip Giertz is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

Michael Philip Giertz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Philip Giertz

Where is Michael Philip Giertz's law office located?
Michael Philip Giertz's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Philip Giertz handle?
Michael Philip Giertz focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Michael Philip Giertz practiced law?
Michael Philip Giertz has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Philip Giertz go to law school?
Michael Philip Giertz earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Michael Philip Giertz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1998
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1998
Ohio
Admitted: 2000

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