George J. Cosenza

George J. Cosenza is a Parkersburg, West Virginia attorney whose practice includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and civil litigation. He has practiced law since 1977 and has maintained his own Parkersburg practice since 1979. Cosenza represents people in injury and wrongful death matters and has also handled criminal and other civil cases. His long-standing practice has involved courtroom advocacy and legal guidance for clients facing serious personal, financial, and legal consequences.

Cosenza earned an undergraduate degree in history from Marietta College in 1973 and a J.D. from Ohio Northern University College of Law in 1977. His education provided the research, writing, and analytical foundation for a career in litigation. That training supports his work in negligence claims, wrongful death cases, criminal defense, and civil disputes, where a lawyer must evaluate evidence, apply legal standards, prepare arguments, and explain the risks and possible paths toward resolution.

Cosenza has represented hundreds of West Virginia and Ohio residents in criminal defense and civil litigation matters. His personal injury work includes claims involving serious injuries, while his wrongful death practice assists families after fatal incidents. He has also served as City Attorney for Parkersburg and Williamstown. These roles and cases have given him experience with private disputes, criminal proceedings, municipal legal issues, and the courtroom procedures involved in contested civil and criminal matters.

George J. Cosenza brings decades of legal practice to clients in the Parkersburg area. His work spans personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and civil litigation, allowing him to address cases with different procedural and evidentiary demands. Cosenza’s background in private practice and municipal legal service supports a practical approach to evaluating claims, preparing cases, and helping clients understand the legal process when important rights, compensation, or potential criminal consequences are at stake.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, George J. Cosenza, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• President and Board Member, Sons of Italy
• Board Member, Wood County Society
• City Attorney, City of Parkersburg
• City Attorney, City of Williamstown

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Ohio

Education

• Ohio Northern University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marietta College
  Bachelor’s degree in History

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