David M. Jecklin

David M. Jecklin is a member of Lewis Gianola PLLC in West Virginia. His legal practice includes litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, and bankruptcy matters. He works with clients confronting disputes that may lead to court proceedings, including matters with substantial personal and financial consequences. His approach emphasizes listening to clients, understanding their circumstances, and maintaining communication while their cases move through the legal process.

Jecklin earned a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2004. He previously received a B.A. in Radio and Television, with an emphasis on news broadcasting, from Southern Illinois University in 1991. During law school, he won the Baker Cup in the George C. Baker Moot Court Competition and received its Best Oral Advocate award in 2003.

Licensed in West Virginia since 2004, Jecklin handles courtroom-oriented work across several practice areas rather than limiting his representation to a single case type. His litigation practice includes matters arising from injuries, allegations of criminal misconduct, and financial distress. He is admitted in West Virginia state courts and in several federal district and bankruptcy courts, including courts serving West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.

David M. Jecklin was selected to West Virginia Rising Stars in 2009 and 2010 for practice areas including personal injury and bankruptcy-related matters. He also has a longstanding background in broadcast journalism, including work with the MetroNews Radio Network. His experience in speaking, interviewing, and communicating complex information complements his focus on accessible legal guidance for individuals navigating significant disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lewis Gianola PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Monongalia County Bar Association
• National Member, Order of Barristers
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Pennsylvania

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Radio and Television, with an Emphasis on News Broadcasting

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