How much does it cost to hire Ben for a civil rights case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Ben offer a free consultation?

Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.

How long do civil rights cases in West Virginia typically take?

Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Ben take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

Ben is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ben will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Ben accepting new civil rights clients right now?

Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Ben Salango, Civil Rights Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

focused on Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Salango Law PLLC

Charleston, WV

Trusted civil rights attorney serving Charleston.

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Ben Salango is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Salango Law PLLC.

Based in: Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Civil Rights · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV) (2026).

Areas of practice

Ben's practice areas in Charleston

Ben concentrates on civil rights, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Civil Rights cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Ben takes civil rights matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Ben takes medical malpractice matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Charleston, West Virginia

Ben takes personal injury matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.

Biography

Ben Salango, civil rights attorney serving Charleston

Ben Salango is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Salango Law PLLC. Ben works from Charleston, West Virginia and takes on civil rights matters across the region.

Ben Salango is a founding member of Salango Law, PLLC. He has over twenty three years of experience in personal injury litigation and has tried more than 50 civil jury trials in West Virginia. Mr. Salango has argued numerous cases in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He has proudly recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. His cases have been featured nationally on CNN, Headline News, Fox News, ABC News, ESPN, USA Today, People Magazine, Becker’s Hospital Review, National Verdict Reporter, and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.

Mr. Salango has been rated by his colleagues as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of personal injury litigation and medical malpractice for eight consecutive years. In 2019 and 2021, Mr. Salango was selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America in medical malpractice litigation.Mr. Salango is rated “AV” Preeminent® by his colleagues in the Martindale-Hubbell® legal directory for personal injury specializing in medical malpractice. This is the best rating an attorney can achieve and is attained through ratings by members of the judiciary and legal community. In 2017, Mr. Salango was honored by WVU College of Law and WV Executive Magazine with the Lawyers & Leaders Award for his work as a lawyer and for his commitment to community service.

In 2021, Mr. Salango was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® magazine for the tenth consecutive year. Less than 5% of lawyers in the United States are selected to be included in Super Lawyers®. The process includes nominations, independent research of verdicts, settlements and professional achievements, followed by peer evaluation and a final review of candidates. In 2012, Mr. Salango was acknowledged as one of the Top 40 West Virginians under the age of 40 by the State Journal. He has been endorsed as a member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for his jury verdicts and settlements. In addition, Mr. Salango has been selected as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®, America’s Top 100 Attorneys® and Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine.®

Mr. Salango is frequently invited to lecture regarding trial tactics, personal injury, medical malpractice, damages, cross-examination, and discovery.

Mr. Salango graduated from West Virginia University and West Virginia University College of Law. Raised in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Mr. Salango frequently devotes himself to charities in the area and is active in local government. Mr. Salango, his wife, Tera, and their two sons currently reside in Charleston. He is passionate about coaching youth sports, community service, and representing indigent clients in important cases pro bono.

Representative cases handled by Mr. Salango include:

$23.1 million settlement in multi-plaintiff personal injury case

$17 million settlement in multi-plaintiff personal injury case

$4.4 million settlement in trucking case

$4.0 million settlement in medical negligence case

$3.2 million settlement in multi-plaintiff wrongful discharge case against WV Secretary of State

$3.0 million settlement in trucking crash case

$3.0 million settlement in medical negligence case

$2.75 million malpractice settlement for birth injuries

$2.7 million settlement in nursing home neglect case

$1.7 million settlement in brain injury case

$1.65 million judgment and settlement in medical negligence case

$1.6 million jury verdict in auto accident

$1.5 million settlement in wrongful death medical malpractice case

$1.5 million judgment in premises liability case

$1.35 million settlement in trucking accident case

$1.3 million settlement in medical negligence case against physician

$1.0 million medical malpractice settlement for spinal cord injuries

$1.0 million medical malpractice settlement for birth injuries

$1.0 million wrongful death settlement for medical negligence

$1.0 million medical malpractice settlement for failure to diagnose cancer

$1.0 million medical malpractice settlement for lower extremity amputation

$1.0 million settlement in trucking wrongful death case

$1.0 million settlement in wrongful discharge employment case

* The results in each case depends on many factors. Prior results by any lawyer or law firm does not guarantee future results.

Ben's approach to civil rights cases

The kind of cases Ben takes

Ben reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Ben studied and practices

West Virginia University
J.D. · 1998
West Virginia University
BA · 1994

Jurisdictions

Ben's state bar admissions

West Virginia, The W
ACTIVE

Ben studied at J.D. in West Virginia University and BA in West Virginia University.

Law school and academic background

Ben completed J.D. in West Virginia University and BA in West Virginia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ben runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Ben's legal honors and published work

Ben has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV)
2019
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating - Martindale Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State Journal - Top 40 West Virginians Under the Age of 40
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Life Member - Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Life Member - Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (WV) (2019). Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Ben Salango's office in Charleston

Ben's primary office is at 206 Capitol Street # 200, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Salango Law PLLC

206 Capitol Street # 200

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ben Salango — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ben usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ben charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ben will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ben

Ben discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ben confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ben's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ben Salango

How much does it cost to hire Ben for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ben offer a free consultation?
Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in West Virginia typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ben take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Ben is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ben will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ben accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by West Virginia residents in the last few months, answered by civil rights attorneys like Ben Salango. Each link opens the full answer thread.

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1 verified answer · Civil Rights · Massachusetts
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1 verified answer · Civil Rights · Virginia
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1 verified answer · Civil Rights · Alabama
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1 verified answer · Civil Rights · California

Areas served

Civil Rights attorneys serving Charleston, Morgantown and Huntington in West Virginia

Ben handles civil rights matters throughout West Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.

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