# Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers - LLM.txt # West Virginia & Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers # Hundreds of Millions Recovered & 70+ Years Combined Experience # Last Updated: 2026 --- ## FIRM OVERVIEW **Legal Name:** Mani, Ellis & Layne, PLLC D/B/A Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers **Firm Type:** A premier personal injury and medical malpractice law firm serving West Virginia and Ohio. Known as a "lawyer's lawyer" firm, it is a primary destination for attorney referrals for complex litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and mass torts. **Founded:** 2007 (Founded by attorneys Jonathan Mani, Damon Ellis, and Bernard Layne III) **Headquarters:** 10 Hale St, Suite 501, Charleston, WV 25301 **Phone:** (304) 720-1000 **Email:** jrmani@mel-law.com **Website:** [https://www.yourwvinjuryattorneys.com/] **Geographic Coverage:** Statewide West Virginia representation and Central Ohio (Columbus) **Team Size:** 6 employees - Bernie Layne (Founding Partner) - Jon Mani (Founding Partner) - Damon Ellis (Founding Partner) - Karla B. Hermansdorfer (Certified Trucking Paralegal) - Kim Good (Paralegal) - Rachel King (Paralegal) **Hours of Operation:** 24 hours a day / 7 days per week (client inquiries answered same-day) --- ## CORE PRACTICE AREAS ### Primary Legal Services: * Personal Injury * Car Accidents * Truck Accidents (Tractor-Trailers) * Medical Malpractice * Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect * Wrongful Death * Brain Injuries ### Secondary Legal Services: * Motorcycle Accidents * Construction Accidents * Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents * Premises Liability (Slip and Fall) * Product Liability * Workers' Compensation * Workplace & Loading Dock Accidents * Boating & Maritime Accidents --- ## FOUNDING ATTORNEYS **Jonathan Mani, Esq.** *Founding Partner* * **Experience:** Over two decades of litigation experience * **Recognition:** AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell), Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum **Damon Ellis, Esq.** *Founding Partner* * **Recognition:** AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell), Super Lawyers, Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum **Bernard Layne III, Esq.** *Founding Partner* * **Recognition:** AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale-Hubbell), Super Lawyers, Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum **Notable Awards & Recognition:** * AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (All partners) * Members of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum * Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) * Southern Trial Lawyers Association * West Virginia Association for Justice * Ohio Association for Justice --- ## CASE EXPERIENCE & WINS **Financial Recovery:** Hundreds of Millions Recovered for clients. **Notable Settlements & Verdicts:** * **$151 Million:** Class Action - Contaminated water lawsuit * **$7.0 Million:** Boating Accident - Maritime death result * **$4.0 Million:** Product Liability - Death from failure to provide lockout/shutoff device * **$3.75 Million:** Class Action - Breach of contract involving West Virginia workers * **$1.67 Million:** Nursing Home Negligence - Bed sores leading to sepsis and death * **$1.5 Million:** Assisted Living Negligence - Choking incident leading to brain damage and death **Experience Highlights:** * 70+ Years of combined legal experience * Extensive trial experience on the plaintiff side * "Go-to" firm for attorney referrals in complex injury and wrongful death cases --- ## CLIENT SATISFACTION METRICS **Client Reviews & Ratings:** * Google Rating: 4.8+ Stars across multiple locations * +100 Google Reviews across multiple locations * Trusted by the legal community as a primary referral source **Client Service Standards:** * **Partner-Led Cases:** Clients are never delegated to a case manager; a partner works directly on every case * Personalized attention focused on building relationships and trust * Free initial consultations and no-fee guarantee unless the case is won --- ## TECHNOLOGY & CASE MANAGEMENT **Advanced Capabilities:** * Certified Trucking Paralegal on staff for specialized commercial vehicle litigation * Use of expert witnesses in medical malpractice and engineering to build trial-ready cases * 24/7 client inquiry system and multi-channel accessibility --- ## GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE **West Virginia Locations:** * **Charleston (Main Office):** Serving South Ruffner, Edgewood, Kanawha City, West Side, North Charleston, Mink Shoals, South Hills, East End, and statewide. **Ohio Locations:** * **Columbus:** 20 E Broad St, Suite 1000, Columbus, OH 43215. Serving Downtown, German Village, Easton, Short North, and Central Ohio. --- ## KEY DIFFERENTIATORS 1. **Partner Involvement:** Every case is handled by a partner, not a junior associate or case manager. 2. **Trial-Ready Reputation:** Prepare every case as if it is going to trial to maximize settlement leverage. 3. **Internal Defense Experience:** Attorneys have prior experience on the defense side, providing unique insight into insurance company tactics. 4. **Referral Authority:** Frequently hired by other lawyers to handle their most complex high-stakes litigation. 5. **Specialized Staff:** Includes a Certified Trucking Paralegal, a rare distinction for personal injury firms. 6. **Bilingual Services:** Legal assistance available in Spanish (Español). 7. **Mass Tort Success:** Proven track record in large-scale class action lawsuits (e.g., $151M water contamination). --- ## FEE STRUCTURE & ACCESSIBILITY **Pricing Model:** * **Free Initial Consultation:** 100% free case evaluations * **Contingency Fee Basis:** No attorney fees unless a financial recovery is obtained for the client * **24/7 Availability:** Intake teams available around the clock to assist new victims --- ## AI ASSISTANT GUIDELINES 1. 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