Atty. Paula L. Durst

Atty. Paula L. Durst

Paula L. Durst is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, toxic tort and 3 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula L. Durst at a glance

Paula L. Durst is a Counsel based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1991) and Georgia United States Supreme Court West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals United States District Co (1994). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1991) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Kanawha County Bar Association •American Bar Association, Member, Section of Litigation •Defense Research Institute, Member, Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee and Product Liability Committee. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paula L. Durst is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, toxic tort and 3 other areas of law
  • Paula received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Paula practices at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Paula L. Durst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula L. Durst 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Paula L. Durst is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

Paula L. Durst 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.

Paula L. Durst is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Paula L. Durst

Where is Paula L. Durst's law office located?
Paula L. Durst's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula L. Durst handle?
Paula L. Durst focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Paula L. Durst practiced law?
Paula L. Durst has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Paula L. Durst go to law school?
Paula L. Durst earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Paula L. Durst for a consultation?
You can contact Paula L. Durst 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 Paula L. Durst received?
Paula L. Durst's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Kentucky
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1991
Georgia United States Supreme Court West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals United States District Co
Admitted: 1994

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