W. Gus Saines

W. Gus Saines is a partner at McDermott & Bonenberger, PLLC in Wheeling, WV. He represents businesses, insurers, and individuals in civil litigation, with experience in insurance defense, construction disputes, and professional liability. His litigation practice also involves product liability, personal injury, industrial accidents, and insurance coverage and bad-faith disputes. Saines helps clients understand which records, deadlines, and legal choices deserve attention at different stages of a matter.

He received a J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Illinois, as identified in a legal directory. His legal training and subsequent courtroom work provide a foundation for analyzing liability, preparing evidence, and presenting contested matters. That background helps Saines consider legal questions, identify relevant requirements, and communicate the practical implications of different approaches.

His experience includes jury trials, appellate matters, and complex civil claims in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania over more than three decades. Before entering private practice, he served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including prosecution and defense work in South Korea. Saines handles these issues by reviewing relevant records, considering legal options, and preparing for negotiations or necessary court steps.

He also works as a mediator and arbitrator, drawing on his understanding of both the litigation process and alternative dispute resolution. His practice combines trial preparation with a consideration of negotiated solutions and the costs and practical risks of continuing a dispute. W. Gus Saines brings this experience to client matters requiring careful preparation, clear communication, and consideration of both immediate needs and future effects.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McDermott & Bonenberger, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

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