Gabriele Wohl, Business Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
focused on Business, Criminal Defense, and Employment
Charleston, WV
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Gabriele Wohl is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Employment.
- Based in
- Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Criminal Defense · Employment
- Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Employment matters from Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Gabriele Wohl: Gabriele Wohl is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Employment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gabriele takes on
Gabriele concentrates on business, criminal defense, employment, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gabriele handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Criminal Defense
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Employment
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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White Collar
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Business cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Gabriele takes business 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 Gabriele agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Gabriele takes criminal defense 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 Gabriele agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Gabriele takes employment 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 Gabriele agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Gabriele takes litigation 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 Gabriele agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Gabriele takes product liability 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 Gabriele agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gabriele Wohl — business lawyer in Charleston
Gabriele Wohl is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Employment.
Gabriele Wohl is an experienced litigator in the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office, regularly handling complex civil litigation for national corporations. In addition to her practicing in the Litigation Group, she leads the White Collar Defense and Investigations team and chairs the Bowles Rice Diversity Committee. Gabe keeps in close contact with her clients and enjoys helping them navigate stressful and intricate legal issues.
In her litigation practice, Gabe has years of experience advocating for businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local entrepreneurs. She has traveled nationwide to represent witnesses and corporations in complicated multi-district litigation matters and government investigations. Gabe has litigated several False Claims Act cases to favorable resolutions, and routinely defends medical professionals and practices against Medicaid fraud allegations. She also conducts thorough internal investigations for her business clients, focusing on employee misconduct, financial fraud, and compliance.
Gabe appears often in federal court and has argued before the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Before joining Bowles Rice, Gabe served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. There, she gained first-chair experience in drug trafficking and public corruption trials and served as the office's District Elections Officer and Computer Hacking and Internet Prosecution Coordinator. At the U.S. Attorneys Office, she participated in complex white collar investigations and prosecutions involving a variety of federal offenses, including fraud, identity theft, worker safety violations and civil rights violations. She also provided civil rights training for the West Virginia State Police Academy.
From 2013 to 2014, Gabe served as Deputy General Counsel to former West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, where she advised on legal and public policy matters, drafted legislation and assisted in emergency response efforts.
Working with Gabriele on a business matter
Gabriele Wohl is an experienced litigator in the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office, regularly handling complex civil litigation for national corporations. In addition to her practicing in the Litigation Group, she leads the White Collar Defense and Investigations team and chairs the Bowles Rice Diversity Committee. Gabe keeps in close contact with her clients and enjoys helping them…
Who Gabriele represents
Gabriele reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, criminal defense, and employment matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
West Virginia University
J.D. · 2009
Wellesley College
B.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Gabriele's state bar admissions
West Virginia, The W
ACTIVE
Gabriele studied at J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. in Wellesley College.
Law school and academic background
Gabriele completed J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. in Wellesley College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gabriele runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Gabriele has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Extra Mile Award, West Virginia Center for Children's Justice (2017)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Award for Excellence, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (2016)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Extra Mile Award, West Virginia Center for Children's Justice (2017) (2026).
Locations
Gabriele Wohl's office in Charleston
Gabriele's primary office is at 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Gabriele Wohl — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gabriele usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gabriele charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gabriele'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; Gabriele will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Gabriele
Gabriele discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Gabriele confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gabriele's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gabriele Wohl
How much does it cost to hire Gabriele for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gabriele walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gabriele offer a free consultation?
Gabriele charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gabriele's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gabriele's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in West Virginia typically take?
Simple business 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. Gabriele gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gabriele take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Gabriele 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 — Gabriele 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 Gabriele?
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. Gabriele will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gabriele accepting new business clients right now?
Gabriele's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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