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Charleston, WV Personal Injury Attorneys Since 2007, Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC has been helping West Virginians hurt by the negligence of another.

We know how devastating a serious injury can be for you and your family. Our attorneys take on insurance companies that try to pay you as little as possible. We go after trucking and other companies that try to withhold evidence that proves your case.

11/10/2026

If you have been in a car accident, you know that good legal representation matters. If you don't know who to call, call us your West Virginia injury attorneys.

10/30/2026

When it comes to your case, you deserve more than just legal representation. You deserve a team that listens, builds trust, and gives your situation the personal attention it deserves.

At Mani Ellis & Layne, it’s not just business. It’s personal.

Learn more at www.yourwvinjuryattorneys.com

10/28/2026

🎃 CHARLESTON, WV… EVERY SUSPECT HAS A STORY. BUT WHO’S TELLING THE TRUTH?

The $500 designer pumpkin is still missing, and the deeper we dig, the stranger this case gets. 👀

Before you make your accusation, you need to know a little more about the FOUR suspects.

🕵🏽‍♀️ MEET THE SUSPECTS

📱 1. THE INFLUENCER — “THE ONE WHO NEEDS THE SPOTLIGHT”

Known for being everywhere in Charleston, this influencer was invited to the Halloween display to create content. They posted a selfie with the pumpkin just 10 minutes before it disappeared. Friends say they had been trying to land a major brand deal, and the pumpkin was worth more than some people’s rent.

Motive? Attention, money, or a viral moment?

🎃 2. THE PUMPKIN CARVER — “THE OVERLOOKED ARTIST”

A talented local artist who spent weeks creating elaborate pumpkins but felt the community never gave them the recognition they deserved. The missing designer pumpkin was created by a rival who had recently won a major local competition.

The carver claims they were home all night, but nobody has confirmed their whereabouts.

Motive? Jealousy or revenge?

👻 3. THE EX — “THE ONE WHO WASN’T OVER IT”

The owner and the Ex had a messy breakup just weeks ago. According to their friends, the owner had recently posted something online that embarrassed the Ex. Earlier on Halloween, the Ex commented, “You’ll regret this,” on the owner’s Facebook post.

Motive? Revenge, resentment, or an attempt to scare the owner?

📸 4. THE PHOTOGRAPHER — “THE ONE WHO SEES EVERYTHING”

A local photographer hired to capture downtown Halloween festivities. They posted a mysterious photo at 9:15 PM, and something orange appeared in the far corner. They say they were simply documenting the event, but why haven’t they shared the rest of the photos from that night?

Motive? A hidden secret, a paid favor, or something they witnessed?

🚨 CLUE #2: THE DELETED MESSAGE

A screenshot of the Influencer’s deleted 9:35 PM Instagram story revealed a message on a phone screen:

“I got it. Nobody saw me.”

Then the owner received an anonymous message:

“You’re looking at the wrong suspect.”

😳 Now here’s your assignment, Charleston!

👇 DROP YOUR DETECTIVE REPORT IN THE COMMENTS:

1. Who is your number-one suspect?
2. Which backstory gives them the strongest motive?
3. Who do you think sent the message?
4. Which suspect should we investigate first in Clue #3?

Don’t just guess. Build your case! Tell us what evidence supports your theory.

🎃 Tomorrow, we investigate the suspects’ alibis. And one detail may turn this entire mystery upside down…

Somebody knows where that pumpkin is. The question is, who?

— Mani, Ellis & Layne

‼️ This is a fictional Halloween mystery created for entertainment purposes. All characters and events are imaginary. ‼️

10/27/2026

🎃 CHARLESTON, WV… SOMEBODY HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!

It was Halloween night in downtown Charleston. The streets were filled with costumes, spooky decorations, and people out enjoying the festivities. But just before the night ended, something strange happened…

A $500 designer pumpkin vanished from a local Halloween display. Gone. Just like that. 👀

The owner was furious and immediately took to Facebook:

“Somebody around Charleston is about to have a VERY spooky night!”

But here’s where things get interesting…

🕵🏽‍♀️ FOUR PEOPLE ARE NOW UNDER SUSPICION.

📱 The Influencer posted a selfie with the pumpkin just 10 minutes before it disappeared.

🎃 The Pumpkin Carver claims they were home carving pumpkins all night.

👻 The Ex had commented “You’ll regret this” on the owner’s Facebook post earlier that day.

📸 The Photographer posted a mysterious picture downtown at 9:15 PM.

Then, at exactly 9:35 PM, one suspect suddenly deleted their Instagram story.

Coincidence? Or did somebody accidentally leave evidence on social media? 📱

🔎 NOW WE NEED CHARLESTON TO HELP SOLVE THIS CASE!

If you were investigating, who would you question first?

Who do you think stole the pumpkin, and what do you think was on that deleted Instagram story?

Drop your theory in the comments. Don’t just name your suspect—tell us what makes you think they’re guilty!

🎃 CLUE #2 DROPS TOMORROW. Let’s see who can crack this case before the truth comes out!

— Mani, Ellis & Layne

‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️This is a fictional Halloween mystery created for entertainment purposes. All characters and events are imaginary.‼️‼️‼️

10/27/2026

If you need a lawyer that cares, you know who to call.

10/23/2026

And go!!

10/23/2026

**MEET THE LAWYER: BERNIE LAYNE**

Bernie Layne is a partner at Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, with a career dedicated to protecting the rights of injured individuals and working families throughout West Virginia and Ohio. A Parkersburg native, Bernie was raised with the belief that success comes with a responsibility to help others, particularly those who are vulnerable or facing difficult circumstances.

His journey began as a student athlete at the University of Charleston, where he earned a baseball scholarship, excelled academically, served as student body president, and received the Ivor F. Boiarsky Award for outstanding political science achievement. He later earned a master’s degree in sociology from Ohio University and his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1999.

Bernie’s passion for helping others was strengthened by his experience working with elderly and disabled individuals in Southern West Virginia. That experience helped shape his commitment to advocating for people who have been injured and may be facing overwhelming challenges.

Throughout his legal career, Bernie has handled complex personal injury cases involving workplace injuries, asbestos exposure, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and defective products. He is a past president of the West Virginia Association for Justice and has served on numerous professional and community boards, including the University of Charleston Board of Trustees.

His work has earned him several distinctions, including the association’s Distinguished Service Award, an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition by Super Lawyers every year since 2018. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Licensed in both West Virginia and Ohio, Bernie brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to serving the communities he calls home. At Mani Ellis & Layne, his approach is rooted in standing up for injured individuals, holding negligent parties accountable, and helping families pursue the justice they deserve.

10/19/2026

Meet the Lawyer: Jon Mani

Personal Injury Attorney | Founding Partner, Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC

For Jon Mani, practicing law is about more than winning cases. It is about standing up for people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a founding partner of Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, Jon brings more than 20 years of legal experience, a competitive spirit, and a genuine commitment to helping injured individuals and their families move forward.

“I love being in the thick of a legal battle,” Jon says. “I always competed in sports growing up, and I guess it appeals to that side of me.”

That competitive drive carries into the courtroom, where Jon represents people who have suffered life-changing injuries. But what motivates him most is knowing the difference his work can make.

“I really like helping people,” he explains, “and it’s gratifying when you can make an actual impact in their lives.”

Experience That Makes a Difference

Jon has spent more than two decades representing injured individuals in West Virginia and Ohio. His background includes experience defending medical malpractice cases, giving him valuable insight into how insurance companies and opposing counsel approach complex claims.

In 2020, he served as president of the West Virginia Association for Justice, continuing his commitment to advocating for people who have been harmed by the negligence of others.

At Mani Ellis & Layne, Jon and his partners have built a firm around a simple principle: every client deserves personal attention and dedicated representation.

“We wanted a law firm that had a personal feel to it and a lot of community involvement,” Jon says. “Our goal has always been to treat every case like it’s the only one that matters.”

A Record of Fighting for Clients

Throughout his career, Jon has been involved in significant cases involving catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability, trucking accidents, and construction-related injuries.

Notable results associated with the firm include:

A settlement involving a catastrophic brain injury in West Virginia

A multimillion-dollar recovery in a medical malpractice and nursing home abuse case

A $151 million class action related to water contamination in West Virginia

A $4 million product liability award involving a wrongful death caused by unsafe machinery

Multiple seven-figure verdicts in construction, trucking, and nursing home negligence cases

Behind every case is a person or family facing uncertainty, unexpected challenges, and difficult decisions. For Jon, that is what makes the work meaningful.

His approach combines courtroom experience, strategic thinking, and personal commitment, all with the goal of helping clients pursue the justice and compensation they deserve.

10/19/2026

As a law firm that handles nursing home negligence cases, we believe every loved one deserves quality care, dignity, and respect.

We also know there are amazing caregivers who go above and beyond every day. Today, take a moment to show some love to those who care for your loved ones with compassion and kindness.

To the caregivers who make a difference, we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you!

Tag a wonderful caregiver ❤️

10/15/2026

QUESTION OF THE DAY: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

A doctor misses a serious diagnosis, and the patient’s condition gets worse. Could the doctor be held legally responsible?

A. Nope, doctors make mistakes. It comes with the job.

B. Yes, if the doctor failed to meet the proper standard of care and caused harm.

C. Only if the patient had surgery.

D. Only if the hospital admits it was their fault.

Drop your answer below!

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Charleston, WV
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https://www.yourwvinjuryattorneys.com/

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