$ 175-250 per hour
Phillip Shanon Isner
About Phillip
Biography
Passionate for your cause
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
23 years
Employment and Labor
20%
23 years
Family
20%
23 years
Personal Injury
20%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in West Virginia for 22 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2003
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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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Jenny | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attourney
Mr. Isner was very professional and thorough in representing my interests. He was meticulous in preparing for my hearing. He kept me informed and answered all my questions. Mr. Isner answered phone calls and returned emails promptly. He did an excellent job!
Posted by Melissa | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Family Law
Mr. Isner is a very professional lawyer out of Elkins. Mr. Isner will work hard for you to get what you deserve. He kept me very informed during our court process and was always available to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend him for anyone going through a divorce.
Posted by Katlyn | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Horrible Experience.
My husband and I hired Phil Isner for a custody arrangement. Phil and his staff are extremely unorganized and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard them say “He’ll give you a call ASAP” and he never called. We are actually waiting on a return phone call now and have been since Feb 18, 2021. We c...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Not getting anything done
After promising to complete within the week what had been discussed, 6 months went by with absolutely nothing done. Repeated phone calls and messages left without a response. I was told a letter had been sent out as discussed and was told I would get a copy of what was sent. I never did obtain a copy...
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I wish I could give him a 0-stars
I hired Mr. Isner to represent an inmate at a hearing. He agreed to review the case, meet with the client, contact the Parole Board on his behalf regarding improprieties from his last hearing, prep him for his upcoming hearing, and to attend the hearing with him. After the initial meeting, there wa...
Phillip Shanon Isner's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Have worked with Attorney Isner on many cases. Always professional and competent."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil aggressively defends his clients, including those accused of crimes or otherwise in need of an effective litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. He does a very good job for employment clients."
"Phil's combination of knowledge and kindness lead me to refer all of my Social Security related claims to his office."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension issued in WV, 2025
updated on 06/26/2025This 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 JusticeMember
2003 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
2003 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hammer v. Hammer
Directed verdict/ Jury verdict for my clients
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
Activity
Legal Answers