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Our solid reputation for successful
litigation can be traced to the founding of the firm in 1908. Strength in
litigation as well as successful use of alternative dispute resolution methods have been the hallmark
of Martin & Seibert, L.C. Embracing the goals of a modern litigation
practice, we represent our clients with zeal and aggressiveness while
remaining professional, courteous and honorable. Thorough preparation is
the key to successful representation of our clients and our attention to
detail is superior to that of our opposition in and out of the courtroom.
Martin & Seibert, L.C. provides state of the art technology to its
clients in its trial work and was the first firm to utilize computer
animation in the Eastern Panhandle.
Our services cover all areas of
litigation and includes local, regional, national and international
clients. Whether your dispute involves your representation in small claims
court, federal court, or the Supreme Court of the United States, you will
be assured of receiving the high quality representation that is our
standard.
Often we are called upon to evaluate cases
at the appellate level and we routinely assume cases as appellate counsel
and also the firm�s appellate section has successfully prosecuted cases
of first impression in West Virginia on such distinct issues as wage and
hour law, insurance coverage, hedonic damage and jurisdiction.
We also counsel clients on litigation
avoidance and offer strategies to minimize legal exposure. Although Martin
& Seibert, L.C. is well known for success in litigation, we are eager
to offer our clients a realistic appraisal of the issues before proceeding
to trial or appeal. We also evaluate a
client�s business and provide counseling on practices necessary to avoid
claims.
Defense on behalf of insurance
carriers, self-insureds and corporations continues to be an area of
primary emphasis. We have represented clients in cases that require a
degree of sophistication typically found only in large, metropolitan-area
firms. Litigators at Martin & Seibert, L.C. have repeatedly litigated
cases involving issues such as asbestosis, quadriplegia, professional
liability, extracontractual liability, medical malpractice, transportation
accidents, product design and manufacturing defects,
multi-party/multi-injury, catastrophic injury, arson, fire investigation,
construction, complex litigation, and insurance coverage.
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