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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 JG | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent attorney
Mr. Skinner took our case after my spouse was involved in an automobile accident with an intoxicated driver. We would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Skinner and the Skinner law firm to anyone. Fair and honest and highly recommended!
Posted by Richard | October 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
hily recommended
I was on a vacation and was hit buy a car and Mr.Andrew Skinner was a stand up guy and was very strong in my needs and what was best not only did he get me my settlement but was very paciant thru process and got me entire funds at most needed times. Was very firm and straight to point. And genuinely ...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
No better counsel out there.
I tried to represent myself in court and it quickly turned into a big mess. Fortunately, Andrew Skinner and the Skinner Law firm was able to take over the case and turn it around. Without them, I would be unnecessarily paying thousands of dollars to a big corporation for nothing. Thank you Skinner ...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very understanding
Andrew is extrememly helpful in getting the case closed. He was able to get me a large amount of money for my personal injury. The staff are extrememly friendly. I was bobbled around between two lawyers, but finally ended with Andrew. He was able to get my case finalized in a short amount of time. I...
Posted by Stephanie | July 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
I would defianty recommend or use Andrew C. Skinner again.
I had to find a lawyer to represent me in a matter that surfaced in the beginning of this year, 1-1-2015, I then saw the commercial of the Skinner law firm on the television, I sent Andrew Skinner a email in detail of the situation I was facing, he then called me back within a day or so after the em...
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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