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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. Andrew graduated with honors from the University of Texas and moved to Chicago, where he took up practice with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. His primary practice involved product liability lawsuits. Andrew has continued his military career by serving both in the National Guard and the Reserves, including two more years on active duty.
Andrew returned to Charles Town, WV, in September 2003 when he joined his father’s practice at Nichols & Skinner, which has since been renamed Skinner Law Firm. Andrew is admitted to practice law in West Virginia and Illinois and is a member of the American Association of Justice and the West Virginia Association of Justice. He is current past president of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. He is also the founder of Leadership Jefferson, a community leadership training organization. He currently serves on the Board of the Jefferson County Development Authority.
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Acquired: 2018
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Acquired: 2003
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Acquired: 2000
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115 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, 25414
261 Aikens Center, Suite 302, Martinsburg, WV, 25404
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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Got hit by a drunk driver. I think God kept me from dying. While in the emergency room I instinctively asked my wife to call a lawyer. She contacted Andrew the next day. I was in the hospital about two weeks and after that out of work a good bit. My health insurance paid the bills, but they kindly...
Posted by Judy | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very satisfied, we couldn’t have resolved the case by ourselves. He is well organized and good attorney. I can recommend him without hesitation
Posted by Brian | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Andrew Skinner took care of everything and kept me up to date with everything that he was doing and what was happening with the case. a stress free process from beginning to end. would highly recommend Skinner Law Firm to anyone. Thank you Andrew.
Posted by Charlie | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was in an auto accident and was not quite sure what to do. I found Andrew Skinner on the internet and contacted him. It was a blessing to find him. He listened to my situation and gave me peace of mine. He helped me through a difficult time and at the end I was able to find closure. I highly recomm...
Posted by Janice | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Having been involved in Accident back in Dec. rather than try and handle it myself, decided to contact Andrew Skinner ( Skinner Law ) best decision i could have made, he handled it very professionally and during entire process ...
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2007
Allen R. Marshall Outstanding Service Award, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
2007 - Present
Partner, Skinner Law Firm
2003 - Present
Attorney, Skinner Law Firm
1996 - Present
Officer, U. S. Army Reserves
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
1992 - 1996
Officer, U.S. Army
2011 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Jefferson County Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
Leadership JeffersonFounder
2003 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - 2015
Jefferson County Chamber of CommercePresident
Summary Judgment Granted for Plaintiff
Confidential Settlement
Confidential Settlement
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Evaluating Your Case for Damages: Determining Your Client's Options and How to Prove Them
2014
Trial by Jury: Inherent and Invaluable
English
Legal Answers
How should I negotiate with nationwide for a personal injury claim?
07 Jan 2020
A police dept found other driver at fault in an accident, he's disputing now via magistrate what does this mean in WESTVA?
11 Feb 2019
How can I find out if the order has been filed for distribution of money in a lawsuit ?
23 Aug 2018