Stephen F. Gandee

Stephen F. Gandee is Assistant Executive Officer and a member of Robinson & McElwee PLLC in Clarksburg, West Virginia. His practice includes insurance defense and coverage and alternative dispute resolution. His practice primarily involves civil litigation defense in federal and state courts. He has represented clients in litigation for decades and has held leadership positions within the firm while maintaining an active defense-focused practice.

Gandee earned a J.D. from West Virginia University, an M.B.A. from West Virginia University, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Glenville State College. His combined legal and business education supports work involving insurers, commercial entities, and disputed claims. He is admitted before the West Virginia State Bar, state and federal courts in West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

Gandee’s work centers on civil litigation defense, with particular emphasis on insurance defense and coverage matters. His long firm history includes service as an associate, member, board member, and Assistant Executive Officer. His professional affiliations include the Harrison County Bar Association, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Defense Research Institute, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, and the ALFA Transportation Practice Group, reflecting sustained involvement in defense and industry-focused legal organizations.

Stephen F. Gandee combines litigation experience, insurance-focused practice, firm leadership, and business education in representing clients facing civil disputes. His work includes defending claims in state and federal courts and addressing insurance coverage questions and related matters. His background is particularly relevant to insurers and other clients needing counsel with courtroom experience, knowledge of coverage issues, and familiarity with the procedural demands of complex civil defense litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Harrison County Bar Association
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, ALFA Transportation Practice Group

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Maryland

Education

• West Virginia University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Glenville State College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration

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