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

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

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

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)
  • Insurance Law (2021)
• Listed, West Virginia Rising Stars (2019 – 2020)
• 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)

Other Legal Experience

• Associate, Lamp Bartram Levy Trautwein & Perry, PLLC, August 2013 – March 2014
• Student Attorney, West Virginia University College of Law Clinic, September 2012 – May 2013