Atty. Stuart Calwell Ret.
As a founding member of Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC and its predecessor The Calwell Practice, LC, Stuart's main practice areas included environmental law, toxic torts, pesticide litigation, contaminated property remediation, personal injury, medical malpractice, asbestos litigation, and employment law. In April 2026, Stuart began a transition to retirement and is no longer actively licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia.
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About Stuart Calwell Ret. at a glance
Stuart Calwell Ret. is a Founding Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1974). Educated at West Virginia University, College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Marshall University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a founding member of Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC and its predecessor The Calwell Practice, LC, Stuart's main practice areas included environmental law, toxic torts, pesticide litigation, contaminated property remediation, personal injury, medical malpractice, asbestos litigation, and employment law
- In April 2026, Stuart began a transition to retirement and is no longer actively licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia
- With 52 years of legal experience, Stuart established himself as an elite and fearless legal advocate
- During the time he practiced law, Stuart oversaw some of the firm’s litigation across the nation and litigated cases in AR, CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and VA
- Previously, Stuart was appointed Class Counsel by both federal and state court judges in complex class action litigation involving communities contaminated with toxic chemicals and the chemical contamination of a large public water treatment facility affecting more than 200,000 residents
- Under Stuart's direction, the firm earned distinction by taking on cases driven by principle and without regard to monetary values in the quest for justice for individuals and communities
- An accomplished writer and strategist, Stuart has authored and published numerous articles and papers about chemical exposure and workplace accidents
- He has tried dozens of cases to verdict, including an 11-month federal court jury trial
- He also won an 8-week jury trial against coal and timbering companies for causing the flooding of more than 2,000 coalfield residents in Southern West Virginia
- Notably, while a law student, Stuart was on the team that won the 1973 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C., competing against 94 teams worldwide
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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