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Tony O’Dell (Bar No. 5770), admitted to the West Virginia bar in 1991, is a seasoned personal injury trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience handling complex matters, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, birth injuries, motor vehicle and trucking collisions, nursing home neglect, and insurance bad faith. A Marshall University graduate who earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law, Tony combines aggressive, diligent representation with responsiveness to client needs. This has earned him long-term client relationships and frequent referrals from peers when cases require advanced legal ingenuity or resources. Tony has been recognized for obtaining one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the United States in 2018. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in both personal injury and medical malpractice in Charleston, WV. He has been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and a West Virginia Super Lawyer for over 10 years. Tony leverages trial proficiency to secure timely settlements and, when necessary, decisive courtroom results. Tony is committed to community safety. He believes that the civil justice system is in place not only to bring justice to those who have been wrongfully hurt or killed but also to help make our West Virginia communities safer by holding wrongdoers responsible for their actions. It is very common for clients to say, “I want to make sure this doesn’t happen to someone else.” Helping protect our communities makes Tony extremely proud of what he does.
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State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1991
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Posted by Shannon | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was involved in a very traumatic experience, over two years ago. Mr. O'dell and Ashley had my back every step of the way! It definitely helps when you know that you aren't alone, when it feels like the world is against you! Without their encouragement, guidance, and reassurance that I didn't do any...
Posted by Amy | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My family and I would highly recommend Tony O’Dell and his team. Tony and Ashley showed great concern for our family and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Tony fought tirelessly to take care of us.
Posted by Rob | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I wanted justice for my fiance so took a chance on Mr. Odell and his staff and can say best choice I made they was great from day 1 and treated me like family and with respect and understood how important this was to me and my boy and have helped heal our hearts a little bit...Thank u Tony From the ...
Thank you for the great review, Rob. Medical malpractice is a complicated area of the law. It always nice to know that we helped our client(s) naviagte the case to their complete satisfaction.
Posted by Michelle | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
They were so helpful in guiding me and my family through the process with my teenage daughter's motor vehicle accident. Insurance company was giving us the run around and they did an amazing job advocating for her. They stayed in constant contact with us during the entire process. I highly recommend ...
Thank you, Michelle, for taking the time to let others know how we helped you and your daughter overcome an insurance company's lowball settlement offer in a car accident case.
Posted by Sherrie | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Experience with Mr. Tony O’Dell. We had the pleasure of working with Mr. O’Dell as our attorney. We couldn’t be more satisfied with his services. He was incredibly transparent, keeping us well-informed throughout every step of the case. Beyond his professionalism, Mr. O’Dell showed genuine ...
Thank you, Sherrie. Medical malpractice cases are complex, and it is important for lawyers to make sure the clients are well-informed and understand the process. The great review means a lot. Thank you!
"This guy is as solid as solid gets. A man of his word. Very smart, practical, decent human being. Easy and accommodating. Never met a finer man or attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the privilege of working under Tony's leadership and I have witnessed firsthand his exceptional skill, dedication and integrity. His professionalism and client advocacy inspire us all to work hard every day."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011 - Present
Member, Tiano O'Dell, PLLC
1992 - 2011
Partner, Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell
1991 - 1992
Associate, Wood Grimm & Delp
Member
Member
Verdict $4.98 Million.
Settled $5,000,000
Settled for $3,000,000
Settlements
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2020
Medical Malpractice
2018
Medical Malpractice - Words Matter
English