Atty. Stephen M. Fowler

Atty. Stephen M. Fowler

Mr. Fowler served from 1983 to 1984 as a law clerk to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Donald E.

Charleston Charleston 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (681) 319-4318 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen M. Fowler at a glance

Stephen M. Fowler is an Equity Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1983), West Virginia (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1989). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Alderson-Broaddus College (B.A. Political, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 - Present. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Fowler served from 1983 to 1984 as a law clerk to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Donald E. Abram for the United States District Court, District of Colorado
  • Following the advice of Magistrate Abram, Mr. Fowler sought a position with an insurance defense firm following the one year clerkship
  • Mr. Fowler's law practice has been focused on insurance defense litigation since 1984
  • While in Colorado, Mr. Fowler's insurance defense litigation included asbestos, construction and other product liability claims
  • Upon returning to West Virginia, his practice continued in asbestos which has been a major focus of his litigation experience
  • West Virginia is a venue of national import in asbestos litigation
  • Other areas of focus include governmental issues and liability
  • Mr. Fowler has served as Counsel to the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management since 2003
  • He has represented numerous State entities and municipalities in West Virginia including West Virginia University in asbestos related litigation
  • One final area of focus is legal malpractice defense
  • Mr. Fowler has been successfully defending legal malpractice claims in Kentucky and West Virginia
  • Mr. Fowler's trial experience includes over fifty (50) trials to a jury or the court
  • Mr. Fowler has argued cases to the Colorado Court of Appeals, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Mr. Fowler currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society
  • In 2011, Mr. Fowler was awarded a rating of AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating, in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell
  • The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Fowler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Fowler 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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Product Liability

Stephen M. Fowler 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.

Stephen M. Fowler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stephen M. Fowler is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen M. Fowler is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Stephen M. Fowler

Where is Stephen M. Fowler's law office located?
Stephen M. Fowler's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Fowler handle?
Stephen M. Fowler focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Stephen M. Fowler practiced law?
Stephen M. Fowler has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Stephen M. Fowler go to law school?
Stephen M. Fowler earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Political, 1980).
How can I contact Stephen M. Fowler for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. Fowler 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 Stephen M. Fowler received?
Stephen M. Fowler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver College of Law
- 1983
B.A. Political
Alderson-Broaddus College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1983
West Virginia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Kentucky
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2007
Ohio
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern District
Admitted: 2009

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