Ryan J. Umina

Ryan J. Umina is an attorney with Umina Legal PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia and practices as a trial lawyer in civil and criminal matters. His work includes personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic loss, criminal defense, and legal issues affecting businesses. Umina has tried civil and criminal cases in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. His practice combines case investigation, courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and direct client counseling for people and organizations facing disputes with serious financial, personal, or criminal consequences.

Umina earned a J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law, where he competed on four national trial teams, was selected to the Order of Barristers, and participated in the 2016 Lugar Cup. He earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, graduating magna cum laude and completing a Certificate in Leadership. His education and trial advocacy training provided a strong foundation for litigation, witness examination, legal writing, and the presentation of contested cases before judges and juries.

Umina has handled numerous jury trials in civil and criminal matters. His civil work has produced multiple six-figure verdicts and seven-figure settlements, while his criminal practice includes defending serious felony charges. His broader experience covers personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic loss, and business disputes. These matters require detailed review of evidence, strategic motion practice, witness preparation, and careful decisions about negotiation and trial. His courtroom background helps him prepare clients for each stage of litigation.

Ryan J. Umina has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and has received recognition from trial-lawyer organizations, including The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Umina’s practice remains centered on trial work, where he combines legal analysis, advocacy training, and courtroom experience to represent clients in major injury, criminal, and civil disputes that require focused preparation and practical legal judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Umina Legal PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Fiduciary Commissioner, Monongalia County
• Board of Directors (Past Member), West Virginia Public Theater
• Sponsor, Stepping Stones Miracle League

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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