Practice Areas

Attorneys in Charleston Serving Kanawha County and All of West Virginia

At Pence Law Firm PLLC, you’ll find a trusted legal team that’s prepared to handle virtually any legal challenge. Our lawyers in Charleston practice everything from personal injury to criminal investigations. We have handled cases from all sides of the courtroom, and our lawyers are familiar with the local judges and court officials in Kanawha County and all of West Virginia. We know how our opposition operates and who we need to talk to in order to keep cases moving forward. All of this means that our clients have a knowledgeable guide who can walk them through every stage of the legal process.

Our practice areas include:

Business Disputes

Business disputes can disrupt operations, damage professional relationships, and create serious financial exposure. Companies of every size may encounter conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, shareholder disputes, or allegations of unfair business practices. These disputes often involve high stakes because they can affect revenue, reputation, and long-term viability.

At Pence Law Firm PLLC, we represent businesses and individuals involved in complex commercial conflicts. We help clients evaluate legal obligations, assess risks, and pursue strategies aimed at protecting business interests. In many cases, early intervention can prevent a dispute from escalating into costly litigation. When resolution cannot be achieved through negotiation, our attorneys are prepared to advocate aggressively in court.

Employment Law

Employment law affects both workers and employers. Workplace disputes may involve wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, retaliation claims, contract issues, or compliance with labor regulations. These matters can be emotionally charged and financially significant.

Our attorneys assist clients in understanding workplace rights and obligations under state and federal law. For employees, this may involve protecting rights after unlawful treatment or termination. For employers, legal guidance often involves risk management, policy development, compliance, and defense against claims. We work to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ legal and business interests.

General Litigation

Litigation covers a broad range of disputes that require formal legal action. Many conflicts involving contracts, property, liability, professional relationships, or financial obligations eventually require court intervention. Litigation can be demanding, requiring careful case development, motion practice, discovery, negotiation, and trial preparation.

Pence Law Firm PLLC handles general litigation matters with a focus on preparation and strategy. We understand that litigation is rarely just about legal arguments—it is also about timing, evidence, leverage, and credibility. Our attorneys help clients navigate each stage while remaining focused on practical outcomes.

Family Law

Family law matters often involve deeply personal and emotional issues. Disputes involving children, finances, and family relationships can be stressful and overwhelming. These cases frequently require both legal skill and thoughtful communication.

Our family law practice includes matters involving parental rights, custody disputes, support issues, property division, and related family conflicts. We recognize that every family situation is unique. Our attorneys work closely with clients to develop solutions that protect legal rights while considering long-term family stability.

Divorce

Divorce involves more than ending a marriage. It often requires resolving significant legal and financial issues, including asset division, debt allocation, child custody, support obligations, and future planning. Even uncontested divorces can become complicated when disagreements arise regarding finances or parenting.

At Pence Law Firm PLLC, we help clients navigate divorce with clarity and focus. We work to protect our clients’ financial interests and parental rights while pursuing fair resolutions. Some divorces can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, while others require courtroom advocacy. We are prepared for either path.

Personal Injury

A serious injury can change a person’s life in an instant. Medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, and long-term limitations often create overwhelming stress. When injuries result from another party’s negligence, victims may have the right to pursue compensation.

Our personal injury practice represents individuals harmed in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents, workplace-related accidents, and other negligence cases. We investigate the facts, gather evidence, evaluate damages, and pursue compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Our goal is to help injured clients secure resources needed for recovery and stability.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims arise when healthcare providers fail to meet accepted standards of care, causing preventable harm. These cases are often complex because they involve technical medical evidence, expert testimony, and detailed factual analysis.

Pence Law Firm PLLC handles medical malpractice matters involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other forms of medical negligence. We understand the serious physical, emotional, and financial impact these cases can have on patients and families. Our attorneys work diligently to hold negligent parties accountable.

Mine Safety & Health

Mining remains an important industry in West Virginia, but it also carries substantial risks. Safety failures, hazardous working conditions, and regulatory violations can result in devastating injuries or fatalities. Mine-related legal matters may involve injury claims, compliance issues, investigations, and regulatory disputes.

Our attorneys understand the legal and regulatory issues affecting mine safety and health matters. We assist clients facing disputes involving workplace safety, injury claims, investigations, and related litigation. These cases often require careful analysis of operational practices, safety protocols, and industry regulations.

Appellate Law

Not every case ends at the trial court level. When legal errors affect the outcome of a case, an appeal may be necessary. Appellate practice differs significantly from trial litigation because it focuses heavily on legal analysis, written advocacy, and procedural precision.

Pence Law Firm PLLC represents clients in appellate matters involving civil and criminal issues. Appeals require detailed review of the record, identification of legal errors, and persuasive legal argument. Our attorneys approach appellate advocacy with careful attention to detail and strategic legal analysis.

Health Care Law

Healthcare providers and organizations operate in a highly regulated environment. Compliance issues, licensing concerns, reimbursement disputes, regulatory investigations, and contractual matters can create significant operational challenges.

Our health care law practice assists clients in navigating complex legal and regulatory requirements. We help healthcare professionals and organizations address disputes, respond to investigations, and manage compliance concerns. Legal guidance in this area often plays a critical role in protecting operations and professional standing.

Commercial Litigation

Commercial litigation involves disputes arising from business transactions and commercial relationships. These matters may include breach of contract claims, fraud allegations, partnership disputes, business torts, and financial conflicts involving substantial assets.

Our attorneys handle commercial litigation with a strong emphasis on strategy and risk assessment. Commercial disputes often involve significant documents, financial evidence, and technical legal issues. We help clients pursue claims or defend against allegations while remaining focused on business realities.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation encompasses disputes between individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking legal remedies such as damages or injunctive relief. Civil claims may arise from negligence, contracts, property disputes, or other legal conflicts.

At Pence Law Firm PLLC, we guide clients through every stage of civil litigation. From pre-suit investigation to trial, we emphasize preparation, communication, and strategic advocacy. We help clients understand what to expect and what steps may strengthen their position.

Civil and Criminal Investigations

Investigations can create immediate uncertainty and serious legal exposure. Whether conducted by law enforcement, regulatory agencies, employers, or internal corporate teams, investigations require careful handling from the beginning.

Our attorneys represent clients involved in civil and criminal investigations, helping them understand their rights and obligations. Early legal guidance can be critical when responding to document requests, interviews, subpoenas, or allegations of misconduct. We work to protect clients from avoidable mistakes and unnecessary exposure.

Deliberate Intention Litigation

Deliberate intention litigation involves serious workplace injury claims in situations where an employer’s conduct may go beyond ordinary negligence. These cases often involve allegations that dangerous conditions were known yet not properly addressed.

These claims can be highly complex, requiring detailed evidence regarding workplace conditions, employer knowledge, safety violations, and causation. Pence Law Firm PLLC has the experience to handle these demanding cases and pursue accountability where legal standards are met.

We Focus on What’s Important to You

It is an attorney’s job to guide clients through the legal system in order to achieve their desired outcome. At Pence Law Firm PLLC, we pride ourselves on working towards the client’s goals, rather than forcing them to accept our desired outcomes. Some attorneys believe their legal experience and knowledge give them the right to tell their clients what their goals should be. While we provide our client’s with advice and counsel, they always have final say in what they want to achieve in the case.

Because of our diverse experience, we are often able to anticipate possible negative outcomes that a decision can carry. This knowledge benefits our clients in that it allows them to make more informed decisions that take all factors into consideration. We also use this knowledge to circumvent problems and develop strategies that will lead to the best possible outcome.