Duane J. Ruggier III

Duane J. Ruggier III is an associate attorney with Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was admitted to the West Virginia bar in January 2025 and works in civil litigation. His legal practice involves contested claims, court procedures, and the preparation of matters for litigation. He is part of a firm that represents clients in a range of civil defense and other litigation matters throughout West Virginia.

Ruggier earned a B.A. from Marshall University, graduating cum laude with an emphasis in History and Political Science. He then received a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in May 2024. During law school, he participated in the Lugar Trial Association and the Democratic Law Caucus. At Marshall University, he also served on the student government’s Judiciary Committee. His education provided a foundation in legal research, advocacy, and public policy.

Ruggier’s early litigation experience includes publicly listed federal civil matters involving personal injury and civil rights allegations. These proceedings require attention to the governing law, pleadings, factual records, and court deadlines. His work follows his preparation for trial practice during law school and his admission to the state bar in 2025. He is developing his career within a law firm that handles litigation for private and public-sector clients.

Duane J. Ruggier III was elected vice president of the Monongalia County Bar Association for 2026. He also participated in a legal interviewing skills program hosted by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia and West Virginia University College of Law. These professional activities reflect involvement in the local bar and legal education. Alongside his civil litigation practice, he remains engaged with the professional community in Morgantown and across West Virginia.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Vice President, Monongalia County Bar Association
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Board Member, West Virginia Academy

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marshall University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Political Science

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