Firm Overview
JB Akers is an attorney with Akers Law Offices, PLLC, a litigation law firm located in Charleston, West Virginia. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and their families as well as West Virginia businesses that are in need of legal assistance. We have a reputation for excellence, ethics and compassion. We understand the importance of providing clients with complete and professional legal services from initial contact through, if necessary, trial and appeal. Fortunately most cases are resolved without our clients having to go to the time and expense of trial. In fact we are often able to settle our clients’ claims without having to file a lawsuit.
Mr. Akers handles a wide range of claims such as motor vehicle, atv and boating accidents, train/railroad accidents, premises accidents, workplace injuries, defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home injury and abuse, toxic exposure, head/brain injury, spinal injury and virtually all other serious injury and death claims. These cases often involve insurance issues and Mr. Akers can assist you with claims against insurance companies, such as when a company wrongfully denies payment or coverage. Mr. Akers also handles employment law issues including sexual harassment, wrongful termination and discrimination claims as well as business tort claims.
JB Akers has committed his law practice to vigorously represent and obtain the highest possible recovery for all of his clients. Mr. Akers understands the stress and financial strain a serious injury can place on you, your family and/or your business and he is committed to resolving your claim as quickly and effectively as possible. He has handled a wide variety of cases and he knows how to negotiate with those responsible for your injury. Mr. Akers and the legal staff at Akers Law Offices, PLLC are always available to address your questions and concerns and they will always keep you informed about the status of your case.
Located in Charleston, West Virginia, Mr. Akers takes cases from throughout the State. He is admitted in all West Virginia state and federal courts including the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern District of West Virginia as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
It is important for you to remember that the legal process is made possible because of the jury system, one of your constitutionally protected rights. Every day people just like you are serving on juries throughout this State and country. We are outspoken supporters of your right to seek access to justice in a court of law. Stories about “out of control” juries are unfounded because juries are made up of average Americans, just like you. For example, in the often highly emotional area of medical malpractice, the number of lawsuits and the size of jury awards in this country are not “skyrocketing;” in fact, they have remained flat and even declined over the past several years. .
Moreover, reports that Americans pay a “tort tax” or that you are being unfairly charged for the jury system are also untrue. These claims are always propagated by special interest groups that want to deny your access to court. We believe in our clients’ rights and we believe in the American court system.
We do not charge anything for our consultations. You may contact us by phone, email or set up a meeting in person. Please contact Attorney JB Akers at Akers Law Offices, PLLC for a free evaluation of your case.