252 George Street
Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Good nature is worth more than knowledge, more than money, more than honor, to the persons who possess it. – Henry Ward Beecher
Kevin J. Robinson was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Brenda Robinson. He was admitted to practice in West Virginia in 2006. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Mr. Robinson is a Past President of the West Virginia State Bar. Mr. Robinson was also recently selected by Best Lawyers in American in the area of Insurance Law and a top 100 Honoree with the National Black Lawyers. Mr. Robinson received his B.B.A. in Economics from Marshall University in 3000. While at Marshall University, Mr. Robinson was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon and Vice President of Performances for Alpha Kappa Psi. Kevin went on to attend Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, receiving his J.D. in 2006. During law school, he interned at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit, Michigan prosecuting forfeiture and domestic violence cases. Upon completion of his legal studies, Mr. Robinson worked as an Assistant Public Defender for the Kanawha County Public Defender’s Office and the Raleigh County Public Defender’s Office.
As a partner, Mr. Robinson concentrates his practice in insurance defense. He has handled cases pertaining to government liability, product liability, and contract law. In addition, Mr. Robinson defends small businesses in Mass Tort Litigation.
Mr. Robinson currently resides in Beckley, West Virginia.
Current Employment Position(s):
- Member, since June 1, 2012
Year Joined Organization:
Areas of Practice:
- Government Liability
- Vehicular Negligence
- Breach of Contract
- Mass Tort Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Criminal Defense
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
Litigation Percentage:
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- West Virginia, 2006
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia, 2010
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 2006
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Competition – Semi Finalist
Honors: Moot Court Competition – Justice
Honors: Dean’s List
- Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2000
B.B.A.
Honors: Alpha Kappa Psi – Professional Business Fraternity
Honors: Omicron Delta Epsilon – International Economics Honor Society
Honors: Outstanding Senior in Economics Award
Major: Economics
Representative Clients:
- State Farm Insurance
- Erie Insurance
Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Criminal Procedure, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, January 2, 2009 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships:
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- President of the West Virginia State Bar 2014-2015
- Board of Governors for the West Virginia State Bar, May 1, 2009 – 2012
- The Best Lawyers in America
- National Black Lawyers Top 100
- Former Member of the Board of Directors for Legal Aid of West Virginia
- Former Member of the West Virginia Access to Justice Commission
- West Virginia State Journal’s Generation Next “40 Under 40”
Past Employment Positions:
- Kanawha County Public Defender’s Office
- Raleigh County Public Defender’s Office