The descendant of three generations of coal miners, Tim Bailey centers his practice on the dignity and safety of workers. Born in Mullens and raised in Man, West Virginia, he has first-hand knowledge of the dangers and sacrifices experienced in the heart of coal country. Handling such prominent West Virginia cases as the Upper Big Branch, Sago and Aracoma Mine Disasters and the Ghent Little General Store Explosion, he vigorously represents the families of workers who have been seriously injured or killed by the wrongful acts of others. His experience includes trucking cases involving serious bodily injury or death and cases resulting from defectively designed automobiles and mining equipment. He has recently pursued trendsetting legal actions against coal companies for miners suffering serious occupational lung diseases. He has been honored to be appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of West Virginia to represent the State’s interests in several cases. He is a past president of the West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) and continues to serve on its Board of Governors. Nationally, he is a member of the American Association for Justice and is a member of its national Board of Governors. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
| Timothy C. Bailey: | Member at The Bailey Javins & Carter, L.C. |
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213 Hale Street Charleston, WV 25301 |
| Website: | https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/ |
| Phone: | 304-345-0346 |
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Bailey Javins & Carter, L.C.
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We have spent more than 40 years helping victims of negligence in their families. We specialize in wrongful death, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, explosion injuries and amputations caused in the workplace such as coal mining accidents, industrial accidents, oil & gas rig, construction, logging & timbering, marcellus shale, chemical exposure and much more. We also specialize in vehicle accidents including tractor trailer and ATV.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV State Bar | Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Leaders Forum | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Leaders Forum | 1992 - 1900 |
| KY State Bar | Member | N/A |
| Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| KY State Bar | Member | 1993 - 1900 |
| Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | 1993 - 1900 |
| West Virginia Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 1997 - 1900 |
| West Virginia Association for Justice | Board of Governors | N/A |
| WVU Alumni Association | Member | 1998 - 1900 |
| WVU Alumni Association | Member | N/A |
| West Virginia Association for Justice | President | 2009 - 2010 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2025 |
| AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2025 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
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| West Virginia University | B.S. (cum laude) | 1988 |
| West Virginia University | B.S. (cum laude) | 1988 |
| West Virginia University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| West Virginia University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster | The case never had to be filed. The outcome was excellent for the family members. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2018 | 11/15/2021 | |
| KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 1993 | 11/15/2021 | |
| WV | Active | 1991 | 11/15/2021 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Managing Partner | Bailey Javins & Carter, LC | 1995 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner | Bailey Javins & Carter, LC | N/A |
