Alonzo D. Washington

Alonzo D. Washington is a member of Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia. His litigation practice includes product liability, commercial disputes, medical malpractice defense, construction, surety, and maritime matters. He represents regional, national, and international manufacturers, including major commercial enterprises. He assists clients in resolving complex disputes involving technical evidence, business risk, and contested questions of liability.

Washington earned a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 1999 and a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing from West Virginia University in 1996. His education supports a practice involving both legal analysis and commercial decision-making. He is admitted in West Virginia and Maryland and has experience before federal district and appellate courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

His courtroom experience includes jury trials involving vehicle defects, medical negligence allegations, and other contested claims. Washington has represented automobile manufacturers in product cases, a construction company in an equipment theft dispute, and a maritime transportation company in a barge-related matter. He has also handled appellate proceedings and complex professional negligence disputes, including litigation involving architects and business claims.

Alonzo D. Washington has served in leadership roles with the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, including vice-chair positions in its Products Liability and Trial Tactics sections. He also participates in professional legal organizations and educational speaking activities. His practice emphasizes presenting complex factual questions clearly and developing litigation strategies that respond to the legal and commercial interests of clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Member, DRI
• Mentor, High School Student-Athletes Interested in the Legal Profession
• Products Liability Section, Vice-Chair, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) (2019-2020)
• Guest Speaker, Gateway Elementary School
• Guest Speaker, Student-Athletes at the College, High School, and Elementary Levels
• Youth Football Coach, Community

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Maryland

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Marketing

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