Liana L. Stinson

Liana L. Stinson is an associate attorney at Bowles Rice LLP, who serves clients with skill, focus, and practical judgment. Her work centers on immigration law and civil litigation in state and federal courts, where she handles medical malpractice, estate and trust, corporate, and construction disputes. She also defends insured clients and insurance companies in complex claims. In addition, she represents licensed professionals in West Virginia when board disputes or disciplinary matters threaten their right to work. Her approach is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in client goals.

Liana earned her J.D., cum laude, from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While in law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Widener Journal of Law, Economics & Race, Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society, and Treasurer of the Environmental Law and Policy Society. She also earned her B.S. in health care administration, magna cum laude, from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Liana has developed a reputation as a confident advocate and creative problem-solver in her legal career. She handles matters involving negligence, gross negligence, professional malpractice, breach of contract, fraud, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. She is also a co-leader of Bowles Rice’s Immigration Law practice, where she advises employers, professionals, and families on employment-based and family-based immigration matters. Her experience with compliance and licensing issues helps her create legal strategies that support business, professional, and long-term workforce needs.

Liana L. Stinson helps people navigate serious legal problems with clear advice and steady representation. She works to protect businesses, professionals, and families when legal disputes place careers, operations, or futures at risk. In litigation, she aims to resolve challenges efficiently while defending client interests at every stage. In immigration matters, she helps clients move through complex federal processes with confidence. Her service is marked by careful preparation, strong advocacy, and a commitment to solutions that meet each client’s needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Bowles Rice LLP
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Member, Eastern Panhandle Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Eastern Panhandle Bar Charitable Foundation
• Committee Member, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, West Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• West Virginia

Education

• Widener University Commonwealth Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Misericordia University
  BS in Health Care Administration, Magna Cum Laude

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