Attorneys in West Virginia

Attorneys and firms with a proven record against law enforcement in West Virginia.

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Ben Salango

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Salango Law, PLLC

📍Charleston, WV

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Catastrophic Injury · Civil Rights · Medical Neglect · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Ben Salango is a powerhouse in West Virginia litigation, having built a career on securing hundreds of millions of dollars for individuals who have been failed by institutional power. Based in Charleston, his work at Sal... Read More →

Attorney

Teresa Toriseva

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Toriseva Law

📍Wheeling, WV

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Teresa Toriseva is a prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with a distinguished record of holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitut... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against GovernmentNo general requirement

No general pre-suit notice requirement under the West Virginia Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act. Claims must be filed within the 2-year SOL.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

West Virginia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.