Nathaniel D. Griffith

Nathaniel D. Griffith is an experienced civil litigator who defends clients in complex, high-exposure matters. His practice includes catastrophic personal injury claims, construction defect cases, premises liability, product liability, employment law, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Nate represents insurers, businesses, and individuals across a broad range of disputes and maintains an active appellate practice, having handled appeals before the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Nate is known for his practical, results-driven approach and his willingness to take cases through trial when necessary. With more than fifteen years of experience, he has tried over twenty cases in both state and federal courts. His clients rely on his ability to combine thoughtful legal analysis with the persistence and grit required for effective courtroom advocacy.

Throughout his practice, Nate has developed a reputation for handling complex litigation with precision and efficiency. He has been involved in numerous significant cases that have shaped West Virginia law.

Nate is an active member of the legal community, having served as President of the Monongalia County Bar Association after serving as Vice President.

Outside of his practice, Nate enjoys spending time with his two children, cooking, and being outdoors.

Professional Involvement

• Monongalia County Bar Association
  • President (2024 – 2025)
  • Vice President (2023 - 2024)

Representative Cases

• Spatafore v. City of Clarksburg, 2026 WL 49568 (4th Cir. Jan. 7, 2026)
• Jones v. Town of Lumberport, 2024 WL 5201657 (W.Va. Ct. App. Dec. 23, 2024)
• Monongalia Cnty. Comm'n v. Stewart, 251 W. Va. 442, 914 S.E.2d 677 (2024)
• Roman Realty, LLC v. City of Morgantown, 2024 WL 2946675 (W. Va. June 11, 2024)
• State Farm v. Nathaniel Realty, 246 W. Va. 676, 874 S.E.2d 788 (W. Va. 2022)
• Envtl., Inc. v. Bell, 244 W. Va. 465, 854 S.E.2d 285 (2020)

• State ex rel. EAN Holdings, LLC v. Wilson, 2020 WL 3172868 (W. Va. June 15, 2020)
• Scolapio v. Harrison Cnty. Comm'n, 2020 WL 2735497 (W. Va. May 26, 2020)
• Dale F. v. Peters, 2020 WL 1674019 (W. Va. Apr. 6, 2020)
• Scotchel v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 2020 WL 201207 (W. Va. Jan. 13, 2020)
• J.A. St. & Assocs., Inc. v. Bitco Gen. Ins. Corp., 2019 WL 1949710 (W. Va. May 1, 2019)
• Dan Ryan Builders, Inc. v. Crystal Ridge, Inc., 239 W. Va. 549, 803 S.E.2d 519 (2017)
• Blackrock Capital Investment Corp. v. Fish, 239 W. Va. 89, 799 S.E.2d 530 (2017)
• Doe v. Pak, 237 W. Va. 1, 784 S.E.2d 328 (2016)
• Dan Ryan Builders, Inc. v. Crystal Ridge Development, Inc., 783 F.3d 976 (4th Cir. 2015)
• Kenney v. Liston, 233 W. Va. 630, 760 S.E.2d 434 (2014)
• Dan Ryan Builders, Inc. Crystal Ridge Development, 2013 WL 5352844 (N.D. W. Va. 2013)
• Sayre v. Westfield Ins. Co., 2012 WL 5908846 (2012)
• Shoemaker v. Everett, 2012 WL 5909027 (2012)

Practice concentrations

• Appellate Practice
• Complex Tort and Product Liability
• Construction Law
• Coverage Opinions
• Employment Law
• Insurance Coverage & “Bad Faith”
• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability

Additional Legal Experience

• Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan Brown & Poe, PLLC (2010 - 2026)