Robert Williamson

Rob Williamson is a civil litigation attorney who works in association with Jim Leach, LC and serves as a Partner at J Leach Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on civil disputes, with particular interest in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving negligence, contract disputes, civil rights claims, and business controversies. His background as a former Doctor of Chiropractic gives him additional familiarity with medical issues that can arise in injury litigation.

Rob earned his undergraduate degree from Marietta College, where he majored in Exercise Science. He later earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus, and practiced as a chiropractor for 12 years. He enrolled at West Virginia University College of Law in 2019 and earned his J.D. in 2022 while continuing to work. He transitioned to full-time legal practice in 2023.

Rob handles a broad range of civil litigation, including contract disputes, negligence cases, civil rights claims, and business controversies. His practice includes both plaintiff and defense work, requiring him to evaluate cases from competing perspectives and prepare arguments based on the factual record. His medical background is particularly relevant to medical-malpractice and personal injury matters, where understanding treatment, injury mechanisms, and healthcare records can support case analysis and litigation strategy.

Rob Williamson brings an unusual combination of legal and healthcare experience to civil litigation in the Parkersburg area. His work emphasizes preparation, organization, strategic analysis, and efficient case management. By combining years of clinical experience with legal training, he approaches injury and medical-malpractice cases with familiarity with medical concepts while also handling broader contract, negligence, civil rights, and business disputes. His practice is focused on building well-organized cases and guiding clients through complex civil litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jim Leach, LC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  J.D. degree
• Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus
  Doctorate of Chiropractic
• Marietta College
  Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

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