His primary focus is on insurance defense work, where he has established himself in the areas of commercial trucking, civil rights, hearings and trial counsel.
HURRICANE, WV, November 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — M. Andrew Brison has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Brison is a distinguished legal professional with a career spanning over three decades. As the founder and member of Brison Law PLLC, he is dedicated to managing all administrative tasks and marketing efforts to ensure a steady flow of cases. His primary focus is on insurance defense work, where he has established himself in the areas of commercial trucking, civil rights, hearings and trial counsel. His career is marked by significant achievements, including winning cases in the West Virginia Supreme Court and setting precedents in qualified immunity cases.
Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Brison served as a partner at Anspach Meeks Ellenberger LLP from 2013 to 2019 after contributing as the managing attorney at Allen, Kopet & Associates PLLC for the preceding three years. He also held tenure as a municipal judge for the city of Milton, West Virginia, from 1993 to 2013.
Concurrent with his position as a municipal judge, Mr. Brison worked as a litigation attorney at Schuda & Associates PLLC from 2002 to 2005 and at Nationwide Trial Division from 1995 to 2001. His foundational experience was an internship at the prosecutor’s office in Cabell County, West Virginia, where he supported crime victims and developed informational brochures. In recognition of his achievements, he has been honored with the Top Ten Trucking Law award by National Trial Lawyers, and inducted into The Order of Barristers while in law school. The Order of Barristers is a national honorary organization that recognizes law school graduates and practicing lawyers for their skills in oral advocacy, brief writing and trial advocacy.
Mr. Brison’s academic background laid a strong foundation for his successful career. He earned a Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in 1990 after completing a Master of Science in criminal justice and legal studies at Marshall University in 1987. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and corrections from Marshall University, obtained in 1985, and is an active member of the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel, the DRI and the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
Throughout his career, Mr. Brison has attributed his success to his commitment to thorough preparation and understanding of procedural rules. He also acknowledges his ability to uncover critical details and rely on his support system, both in his family and his paralegal staff. He believes that being a successful litigator requires a distinct presence and ability and values the opportunities he has had to fulfill that role.
Outside of his career, Mr. Brison enjoys attending sporting events. He is also actively involved in civic organizations as a sponsor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a supporter of various local charities. While he is not presently serving on any boards, he intends to increase his involvement in community activities after his retirement, which he hopes will occur by the end of 2025.
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