William D. Wilmoth

William D. Wilmoth is a member of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Wheeling, WV. His practice combines commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, government investigations, and regulatory matters. He represents clients in disputes and investigations involving the energy, financial services, and health care sectors, including fraud and compliance questions. Wilmoth considers the factual details and applicable rules while discussing realistic options and procedural steps with each client.

He received a J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law and a B.S. from West Virginia University. His legal education is complemented by experience in government enforcement, a background relevant to litigation strategy and responses to regulatory scrutiny. Wilmoth applies this knowledge when examining documents, preparing legal arguments, and discussing the rules that affect a particular matter.

He served as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and now advises clients on government investigations, audits, and related litigation. His work has involved health care fraud, Medicare and Medicaid matters, securities disputes, energy litigation, and False Claims Act issues. Such work involves careful consideration of the underlying facts, the governing legal rules, and the choices available as a matter develops.

His professional recognition includes listings in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, along with a 2024 Award of Merit from the West Virginia State Bar. He brings prosecutorial experience and private-practice judgment to matters where litigation risk, regulatory obligations, and reputational concerns intersect. William D. Wilmoth approaches legal representation with an emphasis on understanding the client’s circumstances and the practical consequences of each available step.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Chair, Department of Justice Committee on Civil and Financial Litigation
• Member, U.S. Department of Justice Committee on Health Care Fraud
• Member, U.S. Department of Justice Committee on White Collar Crime
• Member, Attorney General Janet Reno’s Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys
• Member, National Association of Former United States Attorneys
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
• Substantive Law Committee, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Former Secretary, West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities
• Past Chair, Board of Governors, West Virginia University
• Past President, Board of Directors, Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation
• Chair, Regional Economic Development Partnership, Wheeling, WV
• Former Chair, Board of Directors, Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation
• Board Member, Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corporation
• Board Member, Power of 32
• Area Vice President, Central Region, Boy Scouts of America
• Past Chair, Executive Board, Ohio River Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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