Troy N. Giatras

Troy Giatras created a philosophy for practicing law when he was just a young boy serving customers in his father’s wiener shop. He developed a strong work ethic, and quickly learned the value of unwavering dedication to clients. Most importantly, he acquired a sense of honor.

Attorney Giatras is assertive, but he remains down to earth. A brave advocate for clients, he is able to negotiate vigorously with teams of high-powered defense attorneys. Yet, he still discusses day-to-day struggles with a devastatingly injured client with ease and compassion.

The work that Attorney Giatras does for his loyal clients as a West Virginia criminal defense lawyer includes these types of cases:

Felonies
Misdemeanors
Drug crimes
White-collar crimes

As a West Virginia injury lawyer, he remains tough in the face of opposition, yet treats clients as he would treat his closest friends. He handles the following types of cases with confidence and bold initiative:

Personal injury
Wrongful death
Motor vehicle accidents
Coal truck accidents
Construction accidents
Nursing home injuries
Defective products

Auto accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
ATV accidents

Professional work as an injury and criminal attorney in West Virginia

Admitted to practice in four states, Troy Giatras focuses on serving clients as a personal injury and criminal law attorney in Charleston. Respected by colleagues and the judiciary, Attorney Giatras holds leadership positions in numerous legal organizations.

Education

1987, BA, Duquesne University
1990, JD, West Virginia University School of Law

Bar Admissions

1990, West Virginia
1990, Pennsylvania
1990, District of Columbia
1997, Maryland

Court Admissions

1994, U.S. Supreme Court
1996, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
1996, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Court

Professional Involvement

American Bar Association, Section on Torts, Insurance and Litigation
West Virginia Bar Association
West Virginia Association for Justice, Board of Directors
American Association for Justice, Chairman, Low Impact Collision Group; Chairman, Oxycontin Litigation Group; State Delegate
Federal- and State-Approved Panel Mediator
Appointed Special Prosecutor for Kanawha County, West Virginia
Counsel, Senate Minority Leader, Legislative Sessions 1997, 1998

If you have a phone, you have an attorney

Dealing with your personal injury or criminal defense matter may seem overwhelming. Trust The Giatras Law Firm, PLLC to handle it and provide you with peace of mind.

We offer a no-risk, free consultation for personal injury cases only, and the convenience of evening and weekend appointments. We make home and hospital visits, when necessary. Contact us to speak with an attorney in West Virginia. We can help.

Where knowledge, innovation, and compassion meet

Matthew Stonestreet

Attorney Stonestreet handles these types of cases:

Automobile Accidents
Civil Litigation
Consumer Fraud
Consumer Law

Criminal Law
Debtor Creditor
Governement

He handles the following types of cases:

Debt Relief
Litigation
Personal Injury

Education

2007, BA, Concord University
2010, JD, West Virginia University College of Law

Bar Admissions

2010, West Virginia
2010, United States Court for the Southern District of WV

Professional Involvement

Marilyn E. Lugar Trial Association
Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Memeber

If you have a phone, you have an attorney

Dealing with your personal injury or criminal defense matter may seem overwhelming. Trust The Giatras Law Firm, PLLC to handle it and provide you with peace of mind.

Rachel L. Messer

Education

2006, BA, Appalachian State University
2011, JD, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

If you have a phone, you have an attorney

Dealing with your personal injury or criminal defense matter may seem overwhelming. Trust The Giatras Law Firm, PLLC to handle it and provide you with peace of mind.