Atty. Timothy D. Houston
Tim Houston’s practice at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC primarily focuses on representing clients whose lives have been devastated by the medical malpractice of healthcare facilities and providers. Tim is a seasoned litigator with nearly 15 years of experience litigating cases involving highly complex matters of science and medicine in state and federal courts across the country.
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Timothy D. Houston is an Attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2008) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern D (2010). Educated at Duquesne University, Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D., 2008) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A. History, 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Association for Justice Injury Board West Virginia Association for Justice. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tim Houston’s practice at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC primarily focuses on representing clients whose lives have been devastated by the medical malpractice of healthcare facilities and providers
- Tim is a seasoned litigator with nearly 15 years of experience litigating cases involving highly complex matters of science and medicine in state and federal courts across the country
- Tim has substantial trial and appellate experience representing West Virginians who have been tragically injured through no fault of their own as well as businesses large and small in complex contract and commercial disputes
- Tim’s practice areas include medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, toxic exposure, environmental contamination, product defect, premises liability, workplace discrimination and harassment, and complex business disputes
- Before joining Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC in 2022, Tim was the member-in-charge of the Charleston, West Virginia office of a multi-state law practice specializing in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims in addition to medical malpractice and product defect cases
- Tim also served as the firm’s general counsel
- Tim’s recent successes include cases against neurosurgeons, general practitioners, hospitalists, chiropractors, and emergency personnel for the failure to timely diagnose vertebral osteomyelitis and Cauda Equina Syndrome resulting in paraplegia as well as surgical error and negligent post-operative care cases causing catastrophic personal injuries and death
- Tim has also successfully brought claims against healthcare professionals for the over-prescription of highly addictive and highly lethal opioids and against nursing homes for failure to provide adequate care to patients who cannot care for themselves during the most vulnerable time in their lives
- Tim has also successfully resolved product defect claims against manufacturers, importers, and online retailers
- In 2025, Tim was appointed as Co-Chair of the Law and Medicine Committee for the West Virginia State Bar
- While studying at The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University, Tim finished third in his class, graduating summa cum laude
- Tim served as senior staff member of the Duquesne Law Review, was a member of Duquesne’s renowned National Moot Court Team, earning Order of the Barristers, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Student Award and other various accolades for the highest academic achievements
- A few years after graduation, Tim was accepted into the prestigious Trial College at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, California, where he studied trial advocacy
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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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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.
Timothy D. Houston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
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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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