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The Story Behind Jan Dils
Jan Dils founded our law firm with one goal in mind: to fight on behalf of everyday people who are disabled or injured. Jan Dils founded our law firm with one goal in mind: to fight on behalf of everyday people who are disabled or injured.
As a young girl, Jan had a firsthand experience with the challenges people face when applying for social security disability. She watched her aunt, who was battling a cancer diagnosis, get denied her Social Security disability benefits. It left Jan feeling powerless – but motivated.
She vowed to become a voice for those who were silenced by the system. She was determined to make a difference in the lives of people like her aunt who needed help to fight for what they deserve.
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In 1994, her dream became a reality when she opened Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, as the solo attorney and employee. She established a name for herself fighting for social security benefits for her clients with tenacity and compassion. Soon, the firm expanded to include a personal injury practice, winning compensation for people who were injured through no fault of their own. Before long, the firm added a third practice area: Veteran’s Benefits. It was a natural addition, as veterans are at the heart of our community.
Today, Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, is the largest female founded law firm in the country. We have a client-centered team of over 150 team members with an unparalleled work ethic and a passion for providing a voice to individuals with disabilities and injuries. We have gained national attention with awards like Top Workplace 2023, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10, and more.
Today, Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, is the largest female founded law firm in the country. We have a client-centered team of over 150 team members with an unparalleled work ethic and a passion for providing a voice to individuals with disabilities and injuries. We have gained national attention with awards like Top Workplace 2023, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10, and more.
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We are a CLIENT-CENTERED team with an unparalleled WORK ETHIC who passionately dedicate our lives to PROVIDING A VOICE to individuals with disabilities and injuries.
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A Compassionate and Experienced Law Firm
Jan Dils is the firm’s founder. She opened Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in 1994 as the solo attorney/employee. Today, she has a skilled and compassionate team of more than 150 serving clients throughout West Virginia, with offices in Parkersburg, Beckley, Charleston, Huntington and Logan, as well as one additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her passion is fighting for people who are all too often left helpless at the hands of corporations, insurance companies, Big Pharma, and government red tape. Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, has 25 years of experience in all forms of Social Security and Disability benefits, Veteran’s Benefits, Personal Injury cases.
Jan is a graduate of Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Marketing and Economics. She then went on to receive her Master’s in Business Administration in 1991, and her law degree from West Virginia University in 1994.
The firm’s headquarters stands in Jan’s hometown of Parkersburg, West Virginia – in the former social security building where she watched her aunt get denied. In fact, Jan’s office is where the old waiting room used to be. Jan has deep roots in the Mid Ohio Valley, and the firm has become a fixture in the community. We host an annual spaghetti dinner, a 5K race that benefits local veterans, and a number of other events as a way to give back to the community that is our home.
Jan and her husband, Chuck Hughes, formed the Jan Dils Foundation which provides support to many Veteran organizations each year. The foundation has supported Operation Transportation which provides free bus passes to Veterans, We Have Your Six which provides financial assistance to Veterans in need, and funded scholarships through the Jan Dils Foundation for Veteran Recipients.
The firm has changed a lot in the decades since it was established, but its core values have remained consistent: Client-Centered Focus, Community, Caring, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. Our clients are still at the heart of what we do, and nothing is more important to our team than fighting to make our client’s lives better.
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Making a Difference Beyond the Law Office
Our commitment to helping people extends far beyond the work we do every day. Through meaningful community involvement, charitable initiatives, and scholarship programs, we support individuals, families, students, and organizations working to build stronger communities. We believe giving back is an important part of who we are. By investing our time, resources, and support in causes that matter, we help create opportunities, encourage future leaders, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those around us.
Community Involvement
Jan Dils Attorneys at Law values community involvement especially during the tough times this past year has caused. We believe that a community that helps and supports one another is a strong community. This is why we are proud to be members of West Virginia and its strong community.
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Jan Dils and husband Chuck Hughes formed the Jan Dils Foundation as a way to give back to the community and fund a number of charitable causes. One way these funds are used is for the Jan Dils Foundation Scholarship, which is awarded to Veterans or family members of Veterans.
Building a Stronger Community
In July of every year, Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law hosts the Freedom Fun Run 5K to benefit Veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law holds an annual Trunk-Or-Treat near Halloween every year!
Every year near Veteran’s Day, Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law hosts our annual Spaghetti Dinner to honor those that serve our country.
All Veterans are able to eat for free, with family and friends also welcome to join! All proceeds raised benefits Operation Transportation, a nonprofit local organization that works to provide veterans with free bus passes.
In addition to the above listed events, our firm takes part in parades, fundraisers, and other volunteer opportunities.