Ben Salango

Ben Salango founded Salango Law, PLLC, located in Charleston, West Virginia, and he boasts a wealth of experience spanning 26 years in personal injury litigation. Throughout his career, he has successfully litigated approximately 50 civil jury trials across state and federal courts in West Virginia.

Mr. Salango’s unwavering commitment to his clients' causes has earned him a reputation as a tenacious and relentless legal representative in the pursuit of justice. He is renowned for his experience in arguing cases before prestigious judicial bodies such as the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. He received his bachelor’s degree from the West Virginia University and earned his Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law.

Dedicated to securing justice for his clients, Mr. Salango has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of various legal matters including wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, and school abuse. His notable achievements have garnered national recognition, with his cases being featured on prominent media platforms like CNN, Fox News, Headline News, ESPN, USA Today, ABC News, People Magazine, National Verdict Reporter, and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.

Acknowledged for his exceptional legal acumen, Mr. Salango has consistently been included in The Best Lawyers in America list in the fields of medical malpractice and personal injury for 11 consecutive years. Moreover, he holds membership in the Million and Multimillion-Dollar Advocates Forum due to his track record of securing numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding one million dollars for his clients.

In the legal community, Mr. Salango holds an esteemed AV* Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell for his specialization in personal injury, particularly medical malpractice cases. This rating reflects the highest level of professional excellence as evaluated by members of the judiciary and legal professionals. Additionally, Mr. Salango received the Lawyers & Leaders Award from WVU College of Law and WV Executive Magazine, recognizing his outstanding contributions as a lawyer and his unwavering commitment to community service.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.