Practice Areas
Committed to managing and defending our clients' interests in West Virginia.
Comprehensive Defense
Our valued clients require the most experienced counsel.
In today’s litigious climate, businesses and insurance companies face a barrage of claims and evolving or expanded theories of liability which demand a comprehensive and aggressive defense. We are deeply committed to managing and defending our clients’ interests and ensuring our clients have innovative solutions to meet their legal needs.
Moore & Biser provides a full range of services to a distinguished roster of clients including local, national and international businesses. Our seasoned lawyers provide legal counsel, advice and litigation representation in a wide range of defense practice areas.
Types of Defense Cases We Handle
We provide clients with risk mitigation and defense in West Virginia.
Insurance Defense
In today's litigious climate, insurance companies face a barrage of claims and evolving or expanded theories of liability which, if not aggressively managed, can result in significant economic damages. Managing and defending against such litigation is our business.
Medical Professional Liability
We put our experience to work defending medical professionals and their insurers. Moore-Biser takes great pride and care in working to protect our medical clients from damaging financial losses.
Transportation and Trucking Law Defense
If your company provides transportation or you insure a trucking or transport company, you already know the importance of having an experienced legal team behind you. Moore-Biser has a long history of successfully representing some of the most well-known transport companies in the business.
Premises Liability Defense
Defending you and/or your insurer against costly mishaps on your property can make the difference between reasonable losses and catastrophic losses. Many national retailers have relied on our experience in regard to the level of brands we have worked with as well as the number of years we have served in this vertical. Our team has the experience you’ll need when it comes to protecting your position and resources.
Product Liability Defense
From defective medical devices, malfunctions and failure to warn issues to defective design, missing safeguards and inherent danger claims, we are experienced in defending and protecting clients against an array of product liability claims.
Automobile Warranty Claims (Lemon Law)
As a West Virginia defense firm, we have a sound understanding of West Virginia warranty law and experience working on these matters with dealers and manufacturers. We have represented the interest of some of the world’s top automotive manufacturers and have experience with issues relating to buyback replacement, entitlement and presumption.
Claims Against Automobile Dealerships
We have a seasoned track record representing the interests of automobile dealerships regarding various litigation matters and general business practices.
Municipal Law
We provide experience and legal counsel to many municipalities across West Virginia on issues from zoning, municipal planning, employment, civil service, wrongful termination, land disputes, real estate, harassment, FOIA, and fleet / automobile accidents to use of force, premises liability, education-related issues and an array of other claims.
Mass Torts
We represent and protect companies from mass tort litigation. With years of experience working with corporations and insurance companies, we have aggregated the skill and expertise required to defend and represent some of the world’s biggest brands.
Insurance Coverage Disputes and Bad Faith
We help defend your position on various insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims. Moore-Biser will provide you with a strong defense on the clarity and reasonable nature and expectations defined in the documents and policies that are being disputed. In the event a claim is valid, we provide legal guidance to help mitigate your losses.
Lender Liability
As a lender, you can feel confident that we have the legal assets available to protect your position on an array of claims including (but not limited to) breach of contract, implied covenant issues, fraud claims and breach of fiduciary duties.
Toxic Tort Defense
The plaintiff arena is constantly looking for the next opportunity. Toxic matters today often have some level of risk and liability for both manufacturers and end users. In the event there is harm done to others, we make sure your position is protected and mitigate your potential exposure.
Employment Law Defense
Our strength and experience are fortified with a team of seasoned and experienced corporate defense and insurance defense lawyers. We defend clients on a full range of employment related issues such as sexual assault, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblower and wrongful discharge claims. As your legal counsel, we provide you with the defense strategy you need and advise you on the potential outcomes.
We provide clients with aggressive and results-driven legal advice. Please contact Moore-Biser for a consultation through our website or by phone at (304) 414-2300 to discuss your particular business needs and to learn how we may be of assistance to you.