Stephen M. Fowler

Stephen M. Fowler, Health Care Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation · 4.5/5 rating from 20 verified client reviews

Equity MemberatPullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC

Charleston, WV

Practicing health care in Charleston since 1983.

43+
Years practicing
4.5 ★
20 client reviews
10
Bar admissions

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Stephen M. Fowler is an equity member based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 client reviews.

Based in
Charleston, WV
Experience
over 43 years
Known for
Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Charleston, WV.
  • Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Stephen M. Fowler: Stephen M. Fowler is an equity member based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Stephen's practice areas in Charleston

Stephen concentrates on health care, insurance, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Health Care cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Stephen takes health care 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Stephen takes insurance 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Stephen takes litigation 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Stephen takes personal injury 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Stephen 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Stephen M. Fowler, health care attorney serving Charleston

Stephen M. Fowler is an equity member based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 client reviews. Stephen works from Charleston, West Virginia and takes on health care matters across the region.

Mr. Fowler served from 1983 to 1984 as a law clerk to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Donald E. Abram for the United States District Court, District of Colorado. Following the advice of Magistrate Abram, Mr. Fowler sought a position with an insurance defense firm following the one year clerkship. Mr. Fowler's law practice has been focused on insurance defense litigation since 1984.

While in Colorado, Mr. Fowler's insurance defense litigation included asbestos, construction and other product liability claims. Upon returning to West Virginia, his practice continued in asbestos which has been a major focus of his litigation experience. West Virginia is a venue of national import in asbestos litigation.

Other areas of focus include governmental issues and liability. Mr. Fowler has served as Counsel to the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management since 2003. He has represented numerous State entities and municipalities in West Virginia including West Virginia University in asbestos related litigation.

One final area of focus is legal malpractice defense. Mr. Fowler has been successfully defending legal malpractice claims in Kentucky and West Virginia.

Mr. Fowler's trial experience includes over fifty (50) trials to a jury or the court. Mr. Fowler has argued cases to the Colorado Court of Appeals, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Fowler currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society.

In 2011, Mr. Fowler was awarded a rating of AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating, in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

Working with Stephen on a health care matter

Mr. Fowler served from 1983 to 1984 as a law clerk to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Donald E. Abram for the United States District Court, District of Colorado. Following the advice of Magistrate Abram, Mr. Fowler sought a position with an insurance defense firm following the one year clerkship. Mr. Fowler's law practice has been focused on insurance defense litigation since 1984. While in…

Clients Stephen works with

Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Stephen studied and practices

  • University of Denver College of Law

    J.D. · 1983

  • Alderson-Broaddus College

    B.A. Political · 1980

Jurisdictions

Stephen's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    2009 · ACTIVE

  • Ohio

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2007 · ACTIVE

  • Kentucky

    2006 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2001 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • West Virginia

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1983 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado

    1983 · ACTIVE

Stephen studied at J.D. in University of Denver College of Law and B.A. Political in Alderson-Broaddus College.

Law school and academic background

Stephen completed J.D. in University of Denver College of Law and B.A. Political in Alderson-Broaddus College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Stephen's legal honors and published work

Stephen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 - Present

    membership

Locations

Stephen M. Fowler's office in Charleston

Stephen's primary office is at James Mark Building, 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25301-2607. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC

James Mark Building, 901 Quarrier Street

Charleston, WV 25301-2607

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Stephen M. Fowler — 4.5/5 rating from 20 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Stephen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Charleston.

4.5

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephen M. Fowler — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen'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; Stephen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a health care attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Stephen

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every health care 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. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephen M. Fowler

  • How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a health care case?

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

  • Does Stephen offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do health care cases in West Virginia typically take?

    Simple health care 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. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Stephen 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 — Stephen 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 Stephen?

    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. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Stephen accepting new health care clients right now?

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

Areas served

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