Andrew Skinner
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Andrew Skinner
Biography
Andrew Skinner grew up in Charles Town, West Virginia. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988 and then attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, from which he received a bachelors degree in Economics in 1992. Andrew participated in the ROTC program at William and Mary and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Andrew served on active duty in the Army for four years, serving as a tanker and then a logistician in the 4th Infantry Division. After coming off of active duty, Andrew started law school at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, which is considered one of the top law schools in the nation. Andrew graduated with honors from the University of Texas and moved to Chicago, where he took up practice with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, one of the largest law firms in the country. His primary practice involved product liability lawsuits. Andrew returned home in September 2003 when he joined his father’s practice at Nichols & Skinner, which has since been renamed Skinner Law Firm. Andrew focuses on personal injury and consumer protection. Exceedingly important to Andrew are cases that seek to protect the public. For instance, Andrew believes that one of the most effective approaches to stop drunk driving and protecting our community members is to bring lawsuits that seek to bring drunk drivers and the bars that over serve them to justice. These so-called “dram shop” cases ensure that bars and patrons act responsibly by forcing them to compensate their victims who are injured in drunk driving crashes.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Foreclosure Defense
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Skinner Law Firm
Year: 2008 - Current
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Attorney Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Year: 2000 - 2003
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Attorney Nichols & Skinner, LC
Year: 2003 - 2008
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Professional Associations
American Association of Justice Member (Current)
West Virginia Association of Justice Board of Governors (Current)
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Current)
Leadership Jefferson Founder and annual host (Current)
Awards
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Client's Choice
Avvo 2015.0
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West Virginia Personal Injury SuperLawyer
Superlawyers 2018.0
Note: Evaluated and selected by peers throughout West Virginia as a top personal injury attorney.
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West Virginia Personal Injury SuperLawyer
Superlawyers 2019.0
Note: Top Personal Injury Lawyer
Education
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University of Texas - Austin J.D.
Year: 1996 - 1999
Honors: Graduated with honors
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College of William and Mary B.A. | Economics
Year: 1988 - 1992
Websites
https://skinnerfirm.com/
Website
Skinner Law Firm
115 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414
Skinner Law Firm Martinsburg Branch
261 Aikens Center, Ste 302, Martinsburg, WV 25404