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David Pearson Skillman
also known as David P. Skillman, David Skillman
About David
Biography
David P. Skillman was born and raised in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Mr. Skillman graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School and in 1986 moved to West Virginia. A 2000 Graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude. After graduating, Mr. Skillman moved to the Morgantown area where he attended West Virginia University School of Law and graduated with his J.D. in 2004. Mr. Skillman then began working as a law clerk for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge Gray Silver, III in Berkeley County, from 2004 – 2007. Towards the end of 2007 Mr. Skillman had the opportunity to work with the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, then at the first part of 2008 joined the Law Office of Kirk H. Bottner, PLLC where he has been growing his clientele ranging from Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and a variety of Domestic matters.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
12 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
12 years
DUI and DWI
15%
12 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
12 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in West Virginia for 19 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Bottner & Skillman, Attorneys at Law
116 W. Washington St., Ste. 2A, Charles Town, WV, 25414-0344
Bottner & Skillman, Attorneys at Law
116 W. Washington St., Ste. 2A, Charles Town, WV, 25414-0344
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David Pearson Skillman's Reviews
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Posted by Ray | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A Great Advocate
Mr. Skillman was knowledgeable, forthcoming and extremely professional. He provided an honest assessment of my situation, my options and the best way to achieve maximum results. He delivered across the board.
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Great Attorney
Mr. Skillman has been representing me for a few months now on a couple of legal issues. His knowledge and legal skills are outstanding as is his presence in the court room. The first court hearing was a win and the second case is still underway. However, I feel confident in the courtroom being repres...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Divorce hire review
Mr. Skillman was professional in all his work, however I felt he could have done more to help fight for my case. Many times it felt I was the one doing all the work.
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
He Cares
felt liked Mr Skillman cared about my issues and also returned phone calls and e-mails in a timely manner.
Posted by Mandana Shirazi | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Service
Mr.David P.Skillman is an amazing professional. I'm completely satisfied with his service and was impressed with his timely responses. His competence and thorough work has left me with a positive impression of lawyers. I would happily recommend him.
David Pearson Skillman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dave is an outstanding Lawyer. Dave was voted The Journal's Reader's Choice Best of the Best Bankruptcy Lawyer for the past two years. Dave is also an excellent Family, Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyer."
Kirk Bottner
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Best of the Best Bankruptcy Attorney, The Martinsburg Journal
2014
Best of the Best, Bankruptcy Attorney, The Martinsburg Journal
2013
Best of the Best Bankruptcy Attorney, The Martinsburg Journal
2012
Best of the Best Bankruptcy Attorney, The Martinsburg Journal
Work Experience
2009 - 2015
Attorney, Bottner & Skillman, Attorneys at Law
Associations
2012 - Present
WV Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
West Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Berkeley County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
American Association for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State of WV v. Michael Miller
Acquittal after jury trial
Education
2004
West Virginia University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Shepherd University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English