A lifelong resident of Charleston, West Virginia, Mr. Skaggs chose to remain in the region after earning his law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to establishing his own law practice, he worked as an Assistant Attorney General and more than 40 years in the private sector.
Mr. Skaggs represents individuals harmed by exposure to asbestos, lead, carbon disulfide, trichloroethylene, polychlorinated biphenyls, isocyanates, coal dust, defective equipment, and other hazardous substances. His work includes advocating for clients who have suffered serious physical injuries to the legs, arms, back, pelvis, or skull, as well as those diagnosed with complex occupational diseases such as peripheral neuropathy, asbestosis, silicosis, mesothelioma, occupational asthma, occupational bronchitis, pleural disease, liver cancer, bladder cancer, adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and squamous cell lung cancer.
He also represents property owners whose land has been contaminated by dioxin, coal dust, or debris generated by mechanical automobile and appliance shredders, including fines and fluff. In addition, Mr. Skaggs assists clients affected by excessive noise from trucking and recycling operations.
Bar Admission
West Virginia, 1981
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Education
Juris Doctor, West Virginia University College of Law, 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 1978
Areas of Practice
Asbestos
Environmental Contamination
Toxic Torts
Property Damage from Blasting
Property Damage from Flooding
Professional Memberships
Injury Board
West Virginia Association for Justice