Phillip Shanon Isner

Phillip Shanon Isner

4.2
Rating: 4.1

Licensed for 22 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Elkins, WV
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Family ... +2 more

P.O. Box 1878, 44 S. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Phillip

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

23 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 22 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2003

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Isner Law Office

P.O. Box 1878, 44 S. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241-1878

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Phillip Shanon Isner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Elise | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing attorney!

Phil was absolutely amazing in my divorce, he fought for everything I wanted and I received! His negotiation skills are top tier. I felt confident and calm the entire process because of Phil! 10/10 would hire him again.

Posted by Camden | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Love this firm

Supper happy with this law firm! They helped me with several different things such as my Medical POA and a couple family Deeds! Highly recommend them such a lovely staff!

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

“Most botched case I’ve ever seen.”

After my case began going south for no reason i sought the help of a more experienced attorney. Initially, when i met for a consultation, the attorney did not believe the wood works that this lawyer had allowed. Simple statue of limitations was suppose to be applied to my case however this lawyer did... not even MENTION the standard law that would apply in my specific case. After my new attorney seen the evidence and reviewed my case they stated “this is the most botched case i have ever seen in my 30+ years of experience.” I paid 12k just to undo what this so called incredible lawyer did. I would not recommend Phil. A person who can read the law will do a better job representing than Phil does.

Posted by Tom | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Family Law

Intelligent experienced. This firm handle the appeal for my God son's case and is now handling other legal matters for myself. It is my expectation I will be hiring them to represent me for other upcoming matters and highly recommend them on a regular basis.

Posted by Brandon | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Phil is the MAN!

Phil took on a complicated criminal case and helped me obtain a very favorable outcome! I would definitely hire him again!

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Phillip Shanon Isner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chad Lovejoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil Isner is a brilliant and tenacious lawyer who will fight hard for his clients. He is an expert in his field and is well respected within the Bar. I have no reservation in recommending clients to Phil, and will continue to do so in the future."

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David Fuellhart

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karl Kolenich

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Have worked with Attorney Isner on many cases. Always professional and competent."

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Erika Kolenich

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Phil is always very professional to work with. I have had the pleasure of working with him together and opposing on various matters. He is a creative lawyer who always thinks outside the box to get the best results for his clients."

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Timothy Prentice

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Phil aggressively defends his clients, including those accused of crimes or otherwise in need of an effective litigator."

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Leman Auvil

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a very good job for employment clients."

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Daya Wright

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Phil's combination of knowledge and kindness lead me to refer all of my Social Security related claims to his office."

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Scott Curnutte

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Hunter

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In several cases we had together, Phil has maintained our communication and stayed civil and positive. These are important qualities for a family law lawyer."

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Chad Lovejoy

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeremy Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Fuellhart

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Karl Kolenich

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erika Kolenich

Personal injury lawyer

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Leman Auvil

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Timothy Prentice

Child abuse lawyer

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Jamella Lockwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dorwin Wolfe

Personal injury lawyer

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Daya Wright

Family lawyer

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J. Hunter

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  4.1 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension issued in WV, 2025

updated on 06/26/2025

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2015

Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under the Age of 40, National Acadamy of Personal Injury Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Isner Law Office

2005 - 2014

Partner, Curnutte Law Office

2003 - 2005

Associate, MacCorkle Lavender

Associations

2012 - Present

West Virginia Association for Justice

Member

2003 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hammer v. Hammer

Directed verdict/ Jury verdict for my clients

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Education

2003

West Virginia University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Alderson-Broaddus College

BS - Bachelor of Science

2000

Alderson-Broaddus College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

People's Law School

People's Law School

2013

People's Law School

People's Law School

2012

People's Law School

People's Law School

2011

People's Law School

People's Law School

Languages

English

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