James A. Varner, Sr.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

5.0 (1 reviews)

Las Vegas, West Virginia

19+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

304-918-2840

https://vv-wvlaw.com/attorney-james-a-jim-varner-sr/

360 Washington Avenue Clarksburg WV US

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Bio

James A. Varner, Sr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. James A., who practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

State Capital

Charleston

Highest Court

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Bar Association

West Virginia State Bar

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Morgantown (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Morgantown (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Morgantown (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Morgantown (2012)
Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus: Insurance

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

Arizona State University, graduated 1972
Arizona State University, MS, graduated 1972

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Reviews

Thomas King

3 months ago

A Lifeline After a Complex Insurance Dispute

When my small business faced a catastrophic property damage claim that our insurer was unfairly denying, we were at a loss. Mr. Varner’s 19 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in Insurance Law, was immediately apparent. He didn't just handle the legalities; he explained the entire process from our perspective in Las Vegas, making a complex situation understandable. His deep knowledge of how insurance companies operate from the defense side was invaluable in building our case. The result was a settlement that far exceeded our expectations and saved our business. His professionalism is matched only by his genuine care for his clients. Seeing his 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions makes perfect sense now. I cannot recommend James Varner and his firm highly enough for anyone in West Virginia needing a formidable and compassionate advocate.