Marvin W. Masters - Charleston, WV
Attorney at The Masters Law Firm, L.C.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Charleston, WV
181 Summers Street Charleston, WV 25301
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54
Years
Experience
Charleston Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Marvin W. Masters was born and raised in Greenbrier, West Virginia. Mr. Masters received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University in 1967 and his law degree from West Virginia University in 1972. He founded The Masters Law Firm, l.c. in 1974 to fight for the injured and to provide a voice for fair and just compensation.
He is experienced in litigating serious personal injury, car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and property damage cases, as well as product liability cases, including drug litigation. With over 50 years of experience practicing as a trial attorney, Mr. Masters is licensed and has presented cases in front of the West Virginia Supreme Court and all lower courts as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Masters is well known and respected in the legal and local communities. He has built a reputation for tackling both big corporations and negligent individuals with the same level of legal vigor and fortitude. His skillful legal practice garnered national attention when Mr. Masters acquired a $ 404 million settlement verdict in a gas royalties’ case, one of the largest settlements in the state of West Virginia. His multi-million-dollar successes awarded him entry into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers hold this distinction.
In addition, Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of “Best Lawyers in America” for a consecutive 20 years, has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2001, Super Lawyers, “Top Litigator” Award, was included in the “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” list by the National Trial Lawyers and was named “2024 Attorney of the Year” by “Top 100 Lawyers”.
The Masters Law Firm, l.c., has received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence.
Mr. Masters is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and The American College of Trial Lawyers. He previously held the title of President for the West Virginia Association for Justice,
Decades of litigating experience have allowed Mr. Masters to settle multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. His notable claims have prompted mentions in Esquire, West Virginia Record, WV Gazette and the State Journal.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Mentioned in Esquire, West Virginia Record, WV Gazette and the State Journal
- Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades
- Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- “Best Lawyers in America” for a consecutive 20 years
- “Super Lawyers” Since 2007
- “Top Litigator” Award
- Included in the “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” lists by the National Trial Lawyers
- Litigation Counsel Of America - Senior Fellow
- "2024 Attorney of the Year" by Top 100 Lawyers
- Recongnized by Best Lawerys since 2001
Other Sources of Feedback About Marvin W. Masters
Included on the 2026 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2008 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2007 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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West Virginia University College of Law,
Morgantown,
West Virginia, 1967
J.D.
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West Virginia University College of Law,
Morgantown,
West Virginia, 1967
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Non Legal Education
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West Virginia University, 1972
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Civil Engineering
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West Virginia University, 1972
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia, 1974
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- West Virginia State Bar (Member)
- West Virginia Association for Justice (Former President)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- The American College of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Trial Law Institure (Member)
- Diversity Law Institure (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Marvin W. Masters
Highlights
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4.5 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2013-2025Hands down the BEST personal injury lawyer in West Virginia.
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Contact
181 Summers Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-371-7894
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.themasterslawfirm.com
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