Garrett M. Spiker

Associate

Biography

Garrett Spiker brings courtroom experience to the table after serving as a judicial clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble in the Northern District of West Virginia. His work familiarized him with the inner workings of civil litigation and with the lifecycle of litigation. Within his practice, Garrett works with publicly traded and privately-owned energy companies on a variety of civil litigation matters. As part of his practice, Garrett regularly appears before the West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission seeking approval of horizontal well pooling on behalf of clients.

Additionally, Garrett works with corporate and municipal clients to help them resolve disputes, often before they hit the courtroom. His practice also includes business litigation, insurance defense, and estate litigation. Garrett appreciates the diversity in his practice and strives to be known as a friendly lawyer, who is not afraid to fight.

Representative Experience

Represented energy companies before the West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and obtained approval of applications for horizontal well unit orders
Represented executor of an estate against an attempt to remove executor from position
Successfully opposed a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against an estate
Successfully quashed subpoena served upon corporate client seeking deposition testimony
Won motion to dismiss on behalf of HOA regarding a property damage dispute

Licensed In

West Virginia

Education

J.D. West Virginia University College of Law

B.S. Shepherd University

Memberships

Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
Criminal Justice Act Training Panel
WVU College of Law Pro Bono Distinction
The Order of Barristers, WVU College of Law
Secretary, Lugar Trial Association
Vice Chief Justice, WVU College of Law Moot Court
Member, Steptoe & Johnson National Moot Court Team
Secretary, WVU College of Law Class of 2020

Achievements

2020 Lugar Cup Winner
2019 National Moot Court Competition, Region Four, Quarterfinalist
2018 Lugar First-Year Student Trial Competition Winner

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