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304.225.3063 Tel
304.598.0790 Fx

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John McCartney joined Flaherty in 2014. His practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, insurance coverage and defense, and general litigation.

“There is a very human side to the practice of law, even in dealing with large corporations or insurance companies, which makes every day a worthwhile challenge. I am passionate about resolving conflict in a manner which satisfies the needs of each client.”

John excels at recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of each case and prepares accordingly. He is objective, a tough negotiator, and able to present viable arguments well.

Practice Concentrations

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage & Defense
  • General Litigation
  • Predatory Lending/Unfair Debt Collection
  • Consumer Litigation/Breach of Warranty
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Liability

 

Education

  • J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2013)
  • B.S. in Business Administration, West Virginia University (2010)

 

Bar & Court Admissions

  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
  • United States District Court for Northern District of West Virginia
  • West Virginia State Bar
  • Pennsylvania State Bar

 

Reported Cases

  • Harris v. Q & Associates, Inc., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83170 (N.D. W. Va. May 16, 2018)
  • Vincent v. CitiMortgage, Inc., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 186754 (N.D. W. Va. November 13, 2017)
  • Harris v. Bank of Am., N.A., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110459 (S.D. W. Va. July 17, 2017)

Community Involvement

  •  Legal Aid of West Virginia, Summer Fellow (2011 & 2012)

 

Awards & Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Morgantown
    • Commercial Litigation (2021 – 2022)
    • Insurance Law (2021 – 2022)
  • Listed, West Virginia Rising Stars (2019 – 2021)
  • Order of Barristers
  • Moot Court National Team member
  • Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society

 

Presentations

  • “Evolution of Expert Witnesses: From Retention to Presentation at Trial”, West Virginia University College of Law Litigation Seminar (February 2020)