Liana L. Stinson

Liana L. Stinson is an associate in the firm’s Martinsburg, West Virginia office. Her diverse practice focuses on civil litigation in both state and federal court, including medical malpractice litigation, estate and trust litigation, corporate litigation, construction litigation, and the defense of insured clients and insurance companies. Liana also represents professionals before licensing boards in the State of West Virginia, particularly in matters where licensing disputes or disciplinary actions may affect a client’s ability to practice in their field.

A talented negotiator and litigator, Liana brings confidence and strategic insight to the courtroom. She is a creative problem-solver who develops effective solutions for complex legal challenges and has extensive experience defending clients in disputes involving negligence, gross negligence, professional malpractice, breach of contract, fraud, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Liana is co-leader of Bowles Rice’s Immigration Law practice, where she assists employers, professionals, and families with employment-based and family-based immigration matters. Drawing on her background in regulatory compliance, professional licensing, and client advocacy, she helps clients navigate complex federal immigration processes that intersect with workforce development, business operations, and professional mobility. She works closely with other firm practice groups to develop tailored immigration strategies that align with clients’ legal, business, and personal objectives.

Liana earned her law degree, cum laude, from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Widener Journal of Law, Economics & Race, Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society, and Treasurer of the Environmental Law and Policy Society. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health care administration, magna cum laude, from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Liana is licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Leadership Berkeley, Class of 2025
• Leadership Jefferson, Class of 2026

Recent Reported Cases

• Umar Adeyola v. Shitiz Sriwastava, University of West Virginia, et al., filed in the United States District Court of Maryland, Civil Action No. TDC-22-0781. Dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction in the District Court of Maryland.
• Elaine Neidig v. Valley Health System, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Civil Action No. 3:22-CV-161.  Dismissal of civil action as statutorily time barred under the Medical Professional Liability Act.

• Recognized by The Best Lawyers In America: Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation (2025 Edition)
• Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Civil Litigation: Defense (2025)

• Pennsylvania Bar
• West Virginia Bar
• Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia 
• Eastern Panhandle Bar Association 
• Member, Eastern Panhandle Bar Charitable Foundation Board of Directors
• Committee Member, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation