Atty. Rita Massie Biser
Rita Massie Biser is an experienced trial attorney and litigator. A Managing Member of the firm, she primarily practices in the areas of medical professional liability and personal injury defense.
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Rita Massie Biser is a medical malpractice and insurance attorney based in Huntington, West Virginia, practicing at Offutt Simmons Simonton PLLC. Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1996) and West Virginia University (—, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Huntington, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rita Massie Biser is an experienced trial attorney and litigator
- A Managing Member of the firm, she primarily practices in the areas of medical professional liability and personal injury defense
- Ms. Biser has substantial experience defending hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers in actions brought under West Virginia's Medical Professional Liability Act (MPLA)
- Her litigation and trial experience also includes personal injury defense, nursing home litiation, premises liability, employment law, products liability, and wrongful death
- Ms. Biser graduated magna cum laude from Marshall University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Criminal Justice and Psychology
- In 1996, she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the West Virginia University College of Law where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif and was a recipient of the Patrick Duffy Koontz Award
- While in law school, Ms. Biser was a member of the West Virginia Law Review where she served as the Executive Editor of the National Coal Issue
- Ms. Biser currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia and has been named in Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs
- She is a member of the West Virginia State Bar and the Defense Research Institute
- Ms. Biser is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in West Virginia
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Huntington 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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