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Diana Leigh Jacobs, Class Action Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

focused on Class Action and Product Liability

Charleston, WV

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Diana Leigh Jacobs is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

Based in
Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Charleston (WV) (2022).

About Diana Leigh Jacobs: Diana Leigh Jacobs is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Diana Leigh Jacobs

Diana concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Diana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Diana takes class action matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Diana agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Diana takes product liability matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Diana agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Diana Leigh Jacobs — Attorney of West Virginia class action experience

Diana Leigh Jacobs is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

Diana L. Jacobs is a partner in the Charleston office of Bowles Rice and focuses her practice on litigation, with an emphasis on toxic tort litigation, products liability, premises liability, class actions and asbestos litigation. She also has experience defending medical monitoring claims. Prior to joining the firm, she was Assistant Prosecutor with the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office, and also served three years in private practice.

Ms. Jacobs received her bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Toledo and earned her law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. In 1995, she attended the Summer Law Program at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.

She is admitted to practice in West Virginia the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

In 2009, Ms. Jacobs was nominated for membership in the Litigation Counsel of American, a trial lawyer honorary composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.

She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (Mass Torts Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants) and named to The State Journal’s annual “Generation Next: 40 Under 40” in 2010.

Diana's approach to class action cases

Diana L. Jacobs is a partner in the Charleston office of Bowles Rice and focuses her practice on litigation, with an emphasis on toxic tort litigation, products liability, premises liability, class actions and asbestos litigation. She also has experience defending medical monitoring claims. Prior to joining the firm, she was Assistant Prosecutor with the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office, and…

Clients Diana works with

Diana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.

Credentials

Diana Leigh Jacobs's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Richmond

    J.D. · 1997

  • University of Toledo

    BA · 1994

Jurisdictions

Diana's state bar admissions

  • West Virginia, The W

    ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsy

    ACTIVE

Diana studied at J.D. in University of Richmond and BA in University of Toledo.

Law school and academic background

Diana completed J.D. in University of Richmond and BA in University of Toledo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Diana runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Diana Leigh Jacobs

Diana has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Charleston (WV)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named to Best Lawyers in America (Mass Torts Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named to “Generation Next: 40 Under 40” by The State Journal (2010)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Charleston (WV) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Named to Best Lawyers in America (Mass Torts Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants) (2026).

Locations

Diana Leigh Jacobs's office in Charleston

Diana's primary office is at 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

600 Quarrier Street

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Diana Leigh Jacobs — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Diana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Diana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Diana's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Diana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Diana

Diana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Diana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Diana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Diana Leigh Jacobs

  • How much does it cost to hire Diana for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Diana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Diana offer a free consultation?

    Diana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Diana's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Diana's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in West Virginia typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Diana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Diana take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

    Diana is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Diana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Diana?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Diana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Diana accepting new class action clients right now?

    Diana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Charleston, Morgantown and Huntington in West Virginia

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