Ben Salango

Ben Salango is the founder of Salango Law, PLLC, where he has built a distinguished career in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. With over 26 years of trial experience, he has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, argued before appellate courts, and secured substantial verdicts and settlements for victims of negligence and abuse.

Mr. Salango earned his B.A. from West Virginia University in 1994 before completing his J.D. at West Virginia University College of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills that set the foundation for his trial career. His alma mater later honored him with the Lawyers & Leaders Award for his significant contributions to the legal profession and his dedication to public service.

Throughout his career, Mr. Salango has consistently been recognized for his excellence. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America for twelve consecutive years and was selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2026 for his outstanding work in personal injury and medical malpractice. He is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected to Super Lawyers for over a decade, a distinction earned by fewer than five percent of attorneys nationwide.

Mr. Salango has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries for clients, with verdicts and settlements ranging from multimillion-dollar personal injury cases to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and abuse claims. His results have been featured on national media outlets, including CNN, ABC News, Fox News, ESPN, and USA Today. His peers have recognized him among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.

In addition to his litigation practice, Ben Salango lectures widely on trial tactics, damages, and discovery. He remains deeply committed to advancing justice for victims while strengthening the legal profession through mentorship and thought leadership.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Salango Law, PLLC
• Member, West Virginia Association of Justice
• Member, The West Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Arts

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