Marvin W. Masters has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a Law degree from West Virginia University. He is licensed and has presented cases to the West Virginia Supreme Court, most West Virginia circuit courts in the surrounding counties, and the United States Supreme Court, as well as the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. He is experienced in litigating serious personal injury including Truck Accidents, Car Accidents, Oil and Gas Lease Disputes, Infrastructure Failure, and Wrongful Death. Mr. Masters' clients have been the beneficiaries of multi-million dollar successes which awarded him entry into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi- Million Dollar Advocated Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. In addition to the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Masters has been awarded the honor of "Best Lawyers in America" , "Super Lawyers", "Top Litigator" Award, and was included in the "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" lists by the National Trial Lawyers. He has received the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent recognition for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for the past three decades. Mr. Masters is a member of the American Bar Association and West Virginia State Bar. He was the President for the West Virginia Association for Justice, member of American Association for Justice, and The American College of Trial Lawyers. Decades of litigating experience have allowed Mr. Masters to obtain multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.

Raj Shah’s primary areas of practice include construction and hospitality litigation, toxic tort defense, insurance defense, product liability and general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a corporate legal clerk for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Denver, Colorado and as a judicial extern for The Honorable Robert B. King of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.

As a trial-tested attorney at Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, Damon Ellis has earned a reputation for delivering results in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. His relentless drive to secure justice stems from a deep commitment to protecting the rights of those harmed by negligence. Damon represents clients across a wide range of cases, including car and truck accidents, workplace injuries, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic events. He is equally skilled in settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation, always pursuing the outcome that best serves his clients’ long-term needs. Over his career, Damon has helped injury victims recover the financial support they need to cover medical expenses, lost income, and future care. Ellis is dually licensed to serve clients in West Virginia and Ohio, allowing him to advocate for injured individuals across state lines with a deep understanding of each jurisdiction’s legal landscape. What sets Damon apart is his balance of compassion and determination. He recognizes that every client comes to him at one of the most difficult times in their lives. By taking the time to listen, answer questions, and offer honest guidance, he builds trust while also preparing a powerful case strategy. With decades of combined firm experience and his own proven record of advocacy, Damon Ellis is a formidable ally for clients seeking accountability and full justice after an accident.

Led by James F. Humphreys, our firm fights for those who have suffered a serious personal injury or the loss of a loved one due to the wrongful conduct of others. Jim Humphreys has been recognized as one of West Virginia’s Top 100 Lawyers and one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the nation by National Trial Lawyers. He has been featured by West Virginia Super Lawyers, named in the top 10% of lawyers by Avvo and James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has been ranked in the top 75 firms in the nation by Shook & Hardy’s survey of the defense bar. With over 40 years of experience handling personal injury, wrongful death, and mesothelioma claims, Humphreys fights to get his clients the compensation they deserve for their pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and funeral expenses.