David M. Jecklin

David M. Jecklin is a member at Lewis Gianola PLLC and practices in its litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, and bankruptcy matters. If a legal matter can end up in a courtroom, it can end up on his desk! The types of cases that Dave works on are highly personal to his clients. Accordingly, a hallmark of the legal work that Dave and his team bring to each case is listening to and interacting with their clients so they can provide the best legal services possible. Dave has been a licensed attorney in West Virginia since October 2004, and Linda Helmick and Carrie Franks have been his teammates every step of the way.

Since 1992, Dave has also worked for the MetroNews Radio Network. Before going to law school in 2001, Dave was a sports/new anchor for MetroNews providing hourly new/sports casts to 40+ radio affiliates in West Virginia. Since 2002, Dave has been a co-host of MetroNews High School Football Game Night which has won numerous National and West Virginia broadcasting awards.

Dave is married to Kristy Jecklin, and they have three children. Dave and Kristy live in Morgantown, West Virginia and are actively involved with Faith Baptist Church and Morgantown Christian Academy.

Education, Recognition and Community Involvement

Education

Recognitions and Awards

  • Selected to Super Lawyers® West Virginia Rising Stars in Personal Injury Plaintiff General, 2010
  • Selected to Super Lawyers® West Virginia Rising Stars in Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights, Personal Injury Plaintiff General, 2009
  • Winner of the Baker Cup in the George C. Baker Moot Court Competition, 2003
  • Named Best Oral Advocate in the George C. Baker Moot Court Competition, 2003
  • Winner of the Best Radio Sportscast and Best Television Newscast, Students of Illinois News Broadcasters Association, 1991
  • Numerous National and West Virginia broadcasting awards as co-host of MetroNews High School Football Game Night.

Bar Admissions

Professional Affiliations

Representative Cases

An Experienced Litigation Attorney in West Virginia and Pennsylvania 

Dave Jecklin is an experienced litigation attorney where his team counsels and represents clients in multiple legal practice areas but always with the attention to detail and focus that clients appreciate. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dave leverages his knowledge, skills, and the support of a strong legal team to benefit his clients. Working together, Dave and his team prioritize kind, open, respectful communication, keeping clients aware of their cases’ status and the approaches being used and providing the peace of mind they need.

Dave primarily assists clients with West Virginia and Pennsylvania litigation and appeals in the following areas:

  • Construction litigation, including bad house cases;
  • Real estate litigation, including boundary disputes and partition suits;
  • Car accidents;
  • Contract disputes;
  • Medical malpractice;
  • Negligence;
  • Personal injury;
  • Premises liability, including slip and fall cases;
  • Product liability;
  • Landlord/tenant;
  • Collection matters;
  • Complex litigation; and
  • Torts, including toxic torts.

 

A Trusted West Virginia and Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Lawyer

Individuals and business owners in financial distress are weighted with heavy burdens and stress. These clients need an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who can assess their situation and recommend the best path forward.  For 20 years, Dave and his team have helped clients facing bankruptcy issues in West Virginia and Pennsylvania and the restructuring of their individual and corporate debt, including the following:

  • Chapter 7 filings;
  • Chapter 13 filings;
  • Chapter 11 filings
  • Adversarial proceedings;
  • Asset protection;
  • Business reorganization and restructuring;
  • Creditors’ rights;
  • Debt relief; and
  • Debtor-creditor issues and disputes.

 

Your Personal Injury Lawyer in West Virginia and Pennsylvania

With 20 years of experience helping individuals injured due to the negligence of others, Dave and his team recognize the physical, emotional, and financial hardships you are facing. A common refrain from Dave’s office to clients is “we want to take the stress of this case off your shoulders so you can focus on getting better and your family.  Let us deal with the insurance carriers.”  Dave will clearly explain the complex legal concepts in plain language, empowering you to understand your rights and the status of your case.  Dave understands personal injury law, statutes of limitations, negligence and liability laws allowing for effective navigation through complex issues.  He will tirelessly fight for your best outcome either through a settlement or court room verdict in the following areas:

  • Motor vehicle accidents; 
  • Slip/trip and fall incidents; 
  • Medical malpractice; 
  • Wrongful death;
  • Product liability;
  • Premises liability;
  • Construction accidents; and
  • Pedestrian accidents.

 

Your Criminal Defense Lawyer in West Virginia and Pennsylvania 

Criminal charges introduce a unique threat to a person’s life, liberty, and future. Dave criminal law practice focuses on defending those who have been accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, including DUI, larceny, battery, and drug charges. His practice as an attorney for criminal defense practice includes helping individuals with a criminal record gain access to a clean record and fresh start through the expungement process

David M. Jecklin

Member | Morgantown, WV

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