A T T O R N E Y

Since 1980, Bob Allen’s practice has included representation of individuals and entities in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in federal, state, and local courts. Historically, a substantial portion of Mr. Allen’s practice has involved the representation of individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions. In civil litigation, Mr. Allen has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a large variety of matters. Since 1987, the number of cases Mr. Allen has mediated annually has steadily increased to approximately 100 per year.

• Commercial
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Mining Law
• Criminal Defense
  • State and Federal Defense
  • White-Collar Crime
• Litigation
  • Commercial
  • Insurance
  • Labor and Employment
  • PersonaΙ Injury – Defendants
  • Product Liability – Defendants
  • Product Liability – Plaintiffs
  • Trusts and Estates
• Mediation Services
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation

• United States Navy (1966-1992)
• Active Duty, Naval Aviator (1966-1972)
• Reserves, Retired Commander (1972-1992)
• Blue & Gold Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy (1979-1994)
  Navy Commendation with Combat Distinguishing Device
  National Defense Service Medal
  Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
  Vietnam Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars)
  Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citations
  Naval Reserve Medal
• Member, National and Local Retired Officers Association

• Supreme Court of the United States
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of W.Va.
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of W.Va.
• United States Tax Court
• Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
• The West Virginia State Bar

• The West Virginia State Bar
• The West Virginia State Bar Committee on Criminal Law
• Kanawha County Bar Association
• Greenbrier County Bar Association
• Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association
• The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• The West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The West Virginia Law School Alumni Association

• Fellow, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
• The Best Lawyers in America – Criminal Defense, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
• Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Litigation
• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, WV Chapter
• Lawdragon Magazine, Leading Lawyers in America
• Special Achievement Award – United States Department of Justice
• Award for Superior Performance – United States Department of Justice
• Distinguished Achievement Award – American Medical Facilities Management
• A.V Rated “Preeminent” – Martindale-Hubbell

• Member, Trinity United Methodist Church
• Member, Masonic Lodge No. 77, Scottish Rite York Rite and Shrine
• Board Member, Scottish Rite Childhood Language Association
• Member; Appointed Chairman, Imperial Shrine of North America