Paula L. Durst (Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC) – Charleston, WV

Experienced Toxic Tort and Product Liability Defense

Paula L. Durst is a highly skilled Counsel attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. With over three decades of legal experience, Ms. Durst has established herself as a leading defense litigator in the fields of toxic torts and product liability. If you represent a corporation or manufacturer and need to find a lawyer capable of handling complex, high-stakes litigation, Paula Durst offers the proven expertise you require. Her practice is focused on defending clients against mass torts, class actions, and environmental claims in both state and federal courts.

Specialized Defense Practice

Ms. Durst’s legal career is defined by her defense of major corporate clients in challenging cases. Her primary areas of practice include:

• Toxic Tort Litigation: Serving as lead trial counsel in asbestos, silica, and chemical exposure cases.
• Product Liability: Defending manufacturers against claims of defective products, including talc and industrial equipment.
• Class Actions: Managing large-scale defense strategies for environmental and consumer rights class actions.
• General Litigation: Handling commercial disputes, wrongful death claims, and employer deliberate intent cases.
• Appellate Litigation: Representing clients in appeals before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

Recognized for Excellence

Paula L. Durst is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in General Commercial Litigation and has been nominated by her peers for The Best Lawyers in America. When you hire an attorney of her caliber, you are securing a legal partner who is meticulous in document organization and strategic in courtroom presentation. She has served as account manager for major chemical companies and has extensive experience coordinating nationwide litigation. If you need an attorney urgently for a mass tort defense or product liability matter, her deep knowledge of West Virginia’s legal landscape is an invaluable asset.

Located at the Spilman Center

Practicing from the Spilman Center on Kanawha Boulevard, Ms. Durst is part of one of the region’s most historic and respected law firms. She is dedicated to serving her clients with diligence and professionalism. Contact Paula L. Durst at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC today to order a lawyer’s services and ensure your company has the strongest possible defense.