John Patrick L. Stephens

John Patrick L. Stephens is an attorney at Underwood Law Office in Huntington, West Virginia. His practice emphasizes personal injury, workers compensation, ERISA disability matters, and banking law. He represents clients confronting injuries, benefit disputes, and other legal concerns requiring attention to financial records and administrative processes. His work combines litigation experience with an understanding of the documentation and procedural rules that influence claims.

Stephens earned a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2006, an M.B.A. from West Virginia University in 2005, and a B.B.A. in Finance from Marshall University in 2002. At law school, he served as an associate editor and executive publications editor of the West Virginia Law Review. His academic training provides a foundation in legal research, financial analysis, and written advocacy.

Before joining Underwood Law Offices in December 2008, Stephens worked at Bailey & Wyant. He also interned with U.S. District Judge Chuck Chambers in the Southern District of West Virginia and gained legal clerkship experience with other local legal offices. These roles informed his understanding of courtroom procedure, administrative processes, and the preparation required for contested legal and benefits matters.

John Patrick L. Stephens is admitted in West Virginia and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. His background in finance, business administration, and legal practice informs the evaluation of injury claims, disability benefits, and banking matters. He assists clients with identifying legal issues, preparing evidence, and pursuing solutions through the procedures applicable to their cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Underwood Law Office
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University College of Business and Economics
  Masters in Business Administration – December
• Marshall University
  B.B.A.

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