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Laura Christine Davis
also known as Laura C. Davis, Laura Davis
About Laura
Biography
With more than 20 years of experience litigating insurance bad faith, personal injury, and wrongful death claims, Laura Davis brings to Manchin Ferretti extensive knowledge and expertise. Laura is well-respected by both her peers in the legal community and her clients alike.
Over her career, Laura Davis has obtained many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured people and their families. She has a perfect score of 10 on AVVO, a leading consumer website for information about attorneys. In 2018, she was designated as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of Insurance Coverage litigation, an honor given to only 0.05 of attorneys in West Virginia.
Since 2009, Laura has been an active member of the West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ), the state’s largest trial lawyer organization. In 2013, she was asked to serve on WVAJ’s Board of Governors and its Education Committee and, over the years, she has given several presentations at WVAJ conventions on topics including insurance bad faith law.
Laura Davis has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida and, in 1998, she graduated from West Virginia University College of Law. Laura is admitted to practice law in West Virginia, she is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, and she is a member of the national Association for Justice. When Laura is not practicing law, she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking with her husband and dogs, birding, cooking good food, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-350 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in West Virginia for 27 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Manchin Ferretti Injury Law
408 W. King Street, Martinsburg, WV, 25401
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Laura Christine Davis's Reviews
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Posted by Desarie | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Laura was extremely professional and quick to handle my case. Always keeping in contact and working for my best interest, I would always recommend her above the rest!
Posted by Loretta Thomas | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Laura Davis
Laura is an outstanding attorney. She has gone far and beyound the call of duty. She is very caring, loving & know's her job well. She was on top of every aspect with providing the services we needed to settle matters affectively. Thanks to her my family and me are able to have some normalcy in ...
Posted by Chandra M. Vickers | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
West Virginia Dream Team!
Ms. Laura Davis and the team of legal superheros at the Skinner Law Firm are professional, extremely knowledgeable, and just plain awesome! They are not afraid to take on a large insurance company. Ms. Davis was very attentive and responsive to phone calls and emails. She asked very detailed que...
Posted by Jonathan | July 31, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Success!!
Laura Davis of Skinner Law Firm does not disappoint! I highly suggest giving her a call and getting her opinion on any matter. Laura along with Stephen Skinner took on my case and we won!! You want her by your side if you are facing legal issues.
Posted by Steve | July 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal representation by Laura Davis
Laura gave us outstanding legal representation over a more than 5-year period involving a very complicated set of legal and strategic decisions all along the way. She was persistent, well-prepared and knowledgeable, and displayed great expertise in getting us a very favorable resolution to this leng...
Laura Christine Davis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura Davis is an amazing lawyer and well-versed in many areas, but especially insurance law. Her experience on both sides of the equation make her especially dangerous and the type of lawyer that insurance companies fear most. She has impeccable work ethic and is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is truly a lawyer's lawyer and I strongly endorse her!"
"An outstanding litigator and strategist, Laura Davis possesses rare talents and highly-developed skills applicable across a variety of practice areas. Her composure and professional deportment in all situations are qualities all who observe her strive to emulate. She is highly recommended for the most demanding legal cases and scenarios."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the brightest legal minds I know. Her oral advcacy, research and writing abilities are equaled only by her compassion for her clients. She is a zealous advocate, a fierce litigator, and is at the forefront of every major insurance issue our state has faced in the last decade and a half."
"Laura does great work. She passionately represents her clients. I have enjoyed working with her."
Jonathan Mani
Medical malpractice lawyer
Damon Ellis
Personal injury lawyer
Thomas Boggs
Personal injury lawyer
Matthew Stonestreet
Consumer protection lawyer
Chad Lovejoy
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Member, Manchin Ferretti
2010 - 2020
Partner, Skinner Law Firm
2008 - 2010
Associate, Skinner Law Firm
1998 - 2008
Associate, Martin & Seibert, L.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association- Top 100Member
2018 - Present
West Virginia Super LawyersSuper Lawyer
2013 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2013 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeEducation Committee Chair
2009 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeMember
2016 - 2019
West Virginia Association for JusticeExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
SER Richmond American Homes, et al. v. Sanders, 717 S.E.2d 909 (W.Va. 2011)
Homeowners prevailed and were not required to arbitrate
State ex rel. Kutil v. Blake, 679 S.E.2d 310 (W.Va. 2009)
Parents prevailed and retained custody of their foster child
State ex rel. River Riders, Inc. v. Steptoe, 672 S.E.2d 376 (W.Va. 2008)
The injured parties prevailed
Education
1998
West Virginia University
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
West Virginia Association for Justice's 2019 Mid-Winter Convention and Seminar
What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then: Critical Lessons Learned and Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Legal Practice
2017
West Virginia Association for Justice's 59th Annual Convention and Seminar
Cover All Your Bases: Effective Intake, and the Additional Claims and Cases You Don’t Want to Overlook.
2015
West Virginia Association for Justice's 57th Annual Convention and Seminar
Playing the Game by Their Rules: How Big Insurance Is Handling Claims and What You Need to Know to Represent Your Clients Effectively
2014
West Virginia Association for Justice's Mid-Winter Convention & Seminar
The Insider’s Advantage: Strategies Learned As a Defense Attorney That You Can Use on the Plaintiffs’ Side of the Aisle
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers