Stealey Law and Mediation, PLLC

06/04/2025

My law office is seeking an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, or similar software programs. Primary duties and responsibilities include formatting and typing documents, filing, answering the phone, interacting with the public, good organizational skills, greeting clients in the office, copying, faxing and scanning document. Must posess excellent record keeping and documentation skills, andmustbecomfortableworking under the pressure of deadlines. Hours are somewhat flexible and will generally between 30-35 per week. Salary is very competitive. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, personal days, and 401k plan participation after probationary period. Paid training provided. Call my office at 304 485 3127, or send a Resume' to [email protected]. Feel free to share this. Thanks.

03/19/2025

Our “Business After Hours” event was a HUGE success! We are extremely grateful for everyone who attended. Thank you to JP Henry’s for catering a beautiful selection of food and thank you to Obemeyer’s Florist for supplying our floral arrangements. Once again, we appreciate everyone who attended and thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to host this event!

03/18/2025

Please join us TODAY for our first Business After Hours event with the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley! We will be providing a delicious assortment of catered food and refreshments. Please bring your business cards and money for the 50/50 drawing! We hope to see you there!

02/13/2025

Honored to have received this award for the fifth straight year.

For the 5th year in a row, James I. Stealey has been awarded an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest and most prestigious peer review rating service in the United States, signifying the highest rating attainable for both legal ability and ethical standards in the practice of law. Less than 5% of lawyers nationally achieve this honor.

02/13/2025

For the 5th year in a row, James I. Stealey has been awarded an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest and most prestigious peer review rating service in the United States, signifying the highest rating attainable for both legal ability and ethical standards in the practice of law. Less than 5% of lawyers nationally achieve this honor.

02/04/2025

Do I really need a lawyer if I’ve been in the victim of a car wreck that wasn’t my fault? It’s hard to say. But the short answer (and the best answer) is, you might. And if you choose to go it alone, you can find yourself buried in paperwork, phone calls, decisions you don’t know how to make and a lot of fear and anxiety. Our firm’s advice is to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. A good lawyer will tell you if he or she thinks you have a claim and will explain why and tell you what can be done to help you. Why not take advantage of an experienced lawyer who offers a free consultation and get the information you need to make an intelligent decision? You wouldn’t diagnose yourself with appendicitis without seeing a doctor. Why would you even think about deciding whether to consider pursuing a legal claim without a complete evaluation by a lawyer? Call 304-485-3127 or visit www.stealeylawfirm.com if you think we can help you with your decision.

In 2016, distracted driving caused 3,450 accidents resulting in death, and 391,000 resulting in injury in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read More

01/30/2025

What are the damages that are recoverable in a car wreck claim where the wreck was caused by someone else’s negligence? Generally medical expenses, wage loss or other loss, income, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Damages are recoverable for the past, the present, and the future, if the medical and other evidence supports the claim. 

01/10/2025

What qualifies as a personal injury claim? Anything that causes physical harm or sickness or serious mental or emotional distress as a result of negligence or intentional conduct on the part of another person. Some personal injury claims are covered by insurance policies, and some are not. That can be important in terms of actually collecting damages for the wrong which has been done to you. If you think you have a personal injury claim, please call our office for a free consultation. We may not be able to help you, but we can provide you with the information you need so that you know your rights. Please call Stealey Law and Mediation PLLC at 304-485-3127. 

01/03/2025

Approximately 4,000 people per year lose their lives because of distracted driving, with cell phones being the biggest culprit. This makes up about 10% of all deaths from motor vehicle accidents. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured, some of them seriously, and many lives are altered all because someone couldn’t put down the phone and wait a few minutes to return a call. For more information about distracted driving, visit our website at www.stealeylawfirm.com. If you are a victim of a distracted driver, call us at 304-485-3127.

In 2016, distracted driving caused 3,450 accidents resulting in death, and 391,000 resulting in injury in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read More

01/01/2025

Stealey Law and Mediation would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope everyone has a wonderful year! 🎉🎊

12/20/2024

What is the time limit (the statute of limitations) for filing an auto accident claim or other personal injury claim in West Virginia and Ohio? Generally, it is two years from the date of injury. But IMPORTANTLY, there are exceptions to that role. For example, the time limit for medical negligence claims in Ohio is generally one (1) year, with some exceptions. There are circumstances when the normal time limits can potentially be extended.  For example, minor children usually have a longer time to file a claim. The best way to avoid having your claim expire is to see a lawyer as soon as possible after you are injured so your particular time limit can be discussed and researched, if necessary. Do not wait until the last minute. It may be more difficult to find a lawyer to help you if you do. Call us at 304-485-3127 if we can help, or visit our website at

In 2016, distracted driving caused 3,450 accidents resulting in death, and 391,000 resulting in injury in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read More