Adam S. Daugherty

Adam S. Daugherty is an associate attorney at Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. in Charleston, WV. Daugherty represents clients in personal and catastrophic injury matters, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, and general negligence claims. The practice includes injury litigation, medical malpractice claims, wrongful death cases, premises matters, and negligence disputes. The work often involves investigating how an injury occurred, evaluating responsibility, documenting losses, and preparing claims for negotiation or trial.

Daugherty earned a J.D. from Capital University Law School in 2023, graduating cum laude, and a B.S. in Business Administration from West Virginia University in 2015. At Capital, he ranked in the top portion of his class, served on the law review, and earned a CALI award in Judicial Opinion Writing. That training supports the legal analysis, factual development, and advocacy required in personal injury and professional negligence matters.

Daugherty’s experience includes plaintiff-side matters involving catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, and other negligence claims. Before entering this work, he gained insurance-related professional experience that provides additional context for evaluating claims and coverage issues. These matters can require detailed review of medical evidence, accident facts, expert issues, insurance positions, and the damages claimed by an injured person or family.

Adam S. Daugherty brings business education, legal writing experience, and insurance-industry background to plaintiff-side injury litigation. His current practice is focused on civil claims in which individuals and families seek accountability for serious physical and financial harm. The practice remains focused on representing injured people and families through claims that can involve substantial medical, financial, and personal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Committee Member, FestivAll Charleston (2024 – Present)
• Member, Charleston Cosmos

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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