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Mark Andrew Barney

Mark Andrew Barney

A law practice representing injured people and those charged with crimes
  • Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
  • West Virginia
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Biography

Barney Law PLLC provides representation in the areas of wrongful death, serious personal injury, and criminal defense. Whether its a serious car wreck, a DUI charge, or a high-stakes criminal matter, we work everyday to protect the rights of our clients.

Education
West Virginia University College of Law
J.D. (2006) | Law
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Honors: WVU College of Law Gladys G. Davis Law Scholarship Selected to the WVU College of Law National Mock Trial Competition Team Marilyn E. Lugar Trial Association Marion/Monongalia County Magistrate Court Mediator Legal Clerk, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission West Virginia Governor’s Honors Program
Activities: Academic Legal Research Assistant, West Virginia University College of Law Legal Clerk, WVU Office of General Counsel
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West Virginia University
Master of Arts (2003) | Sociology
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Honors: WVU Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dep’t of Sociology & Anthrop.) Rural Sociological Society Enrichment Endowment Award
Activities: WVU Foundation Student Board of Managers Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Tutor, Statistical Data Analysis
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B.A. (2000) | Psychology and Sociology (dual major)
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Bucci, Bailey & Javins, L.C.
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Work in the capacity of a senior litigation associate in all phases of litigation. Duties include drafting pleadings and briefs and orally arguing motions in both state and federal courts. Conduct discovery including depositions of fact and expert witnesses. Trial experience includes first and second chair experience in “deliberate intention” and strict liability actions in both state and federal court.
Administrative Law Judge
West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board, State of West Virginia
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Conducted quasi-judicial hearings and wrote formal decisions on complex cases arising under regulatory responsibility of the agency. Responsible for ensuring litigants are afforded due process through the proper scheduling of hearings, conducting hearings, controlling the making of a record, conducting necessary legal research and rendering decisions based on findings of fact and conclusions of law. Issued over fifty (50) written opinions published through the State Register and available on Westlawnext.
Judicial Law Clerk
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
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Drafted court orders for civil actions, criminal cases, administrative appeals and family court appeals. Assisted the Judge in the analysis of legal issues, including the drafting of bench memos. Conducted all scheduling conferences. Compiled and integrated jury instructions. Assisted in the creation of CLE materials for a seminar on W.V.R.E. 404(b).
Publications
Articles & Publications
Self-Defense in West Virginia Criminal Cases
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The Burden of Proof In a West Virginia Personal Injury Case
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Speaking Engagements
WV LAWS Program, Hurricane, WV
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Volunteered with the WV Laws Program through the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. This program brought the Court to Putnam County, West Virginia, so that high school students could observe the judicial branch in action.
Awards
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40- personal injury attorney
The National Trial Lawyers
Lead Counsel Rated- employment and personal injury law
Lead Counsel Review Board
Professional Associations
National Lawyers Guild Member
Member
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Activities: Labor and Employment Committee
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West Virginia Employment Law Association
Member
- Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
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West Virginia Association for Justice
Member
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West Virginia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
West Virginia
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4th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Barney Law PLLC Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Barney Law PLLC
3744 Teays Valley Rd., Suite 204
Hurricane, WV 25526
Telephone: (304) 932-8775
Cell: (304) 932-8775
Fax: (304) 907-0885