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Michelle Marinacci

Michelle Marinacci

Personal Injury & Insurance Dispute Lawyer

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Michelle Marinacci is a partner at Gold, Khourey & Turak and a leading trial attorney in the areas of insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. 

With more than 25 years of experience, Michelle represents individuals and families who have been seriously injured or unfairly treated by insurance companies that refuse to honor their obligations.  Whether it’s a denied claim, a lowball settlement offer, or an unreasonable delay, Michelle holds insurers accountable when they act in bad faith.  She also fights for those injured through no fault of their own, whether from car accidents, negligent health care providers, dangerous conditions, or other act of negligence, Michelle ensures they receive the compensation they deserve. 

Michelle began her legal career representing insurance companies and healthcare providers at a leading defense firm, giving her a deep understanding of how these institutions operate.  Today she uses that insight to advocate fiercely for her clients.  In addition to her work in bad faith and personal injury, Michelle also handles complex medical malpractice cases.  Her strategic approach, legal skill, and unwavering commitment make her one of the most respected and effective attorneys in the Ohio Valley.    

However, what truly separates her from other lawyers is her commitment to her clients.  Michelle understands that battling an insurance company that refuses to pay a legitimate claim is frustrating and all too stressful.  She also understands that serious injuries as result of a car accident, medical errors, or other personal injury can be devastating and life changing.  Michelle knows that communication and compassion is key to a successful outcome. 

My clients are often going through the worst time of their lives, and I understand that I’m representing real people facing real hardships. I stand up for people who cannot stand up themselves, and I realize that my job isn’t just about obtaining the most compensation for my client. It’s also making sure the process is as worry free as possible.

Michelle focuses her practice on personal injury law and insurance bad faith claims, helping clients hold insurance companies accountable when they wrongfully deny, delay, or underpay valid claims.  She also represents individuals in a wide range of medical malpractice matters with serious injury or death.

Insurance bad faith cases include:

  • Denied or underpaid homeowners’ insurance claims
  • Delays or refusals in processing valid auto insurance claims
  • Failure to defend or indemnify in liability insurance cases
  • Mishandling of life insurance or disability insurance claims
  • Deceptive practices or failure to properly investigate claims
  • Breach of insurer’s duty of good faith and fair dealing

Personal injury representation includes helping people seriously injured as a result of someone else’s negligence:

Medical malpractice case include:

  • Failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, or delayed diagnosis
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Surgical mistakes
  • Birth injuries
  • Defective medical devices
  • Prescription drug errors
  • Misread x-rays, MRIs, CT/CAT scans, and other diagnostic tools

Michelle Marinacci – Leading Medical Malpractice and Insurance Dispute Lawyer

Because she focuses her practice on representing those involved in an insurance dispute and those injured by medical errors, Michelle is widely regarded as one of West Virginia’s and Ohio’s top insurance dispute and medical malpractice lawyers.  Her hard work on behalf of her clients has resulted in the following published opinions:

State ex rel. WVSSAC v. The Honorable David W. Hummel, Jr.

 769 S.E.2d 881

Lemasters v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

232 W.Va. 215, 751 S.E.2d 735

Columbia Casualty Company v. Westfield Insurance Company

217 W.Va. 250, 617 S.E.2d 797

Barge v. Western Southern Life Insurance Company

307 B.R. 541 (S.D.W.Va.)

Grennell v. Western Southern Life Insurance Company

298 F.Supp.2d 390

In re West Virginia Rezulin Litigation

214 W.Va. 52, 583 S.E.2d 80

State ex rel. Medical Assurance of West Virginia, Inc. v. The Honorable Arthur M. Recht

213 W. Va. 457, 583 S.E.2d 80

Bower v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation

206 W.Va. 133, 522 S.E.2d 424

DeVane v. Kennedy

205 W.Va. 519, 519 S.E.2d 622

Michelle also shares her knowledge with colleagues and the public through GKT’s medical malpractice and insurance dispute blogs.  In her blogs, Michelle writes about everything from intricate medical malpractice issues to practical considerations for people involved in a dispute with an insurance company.  She is also a regular speaker at continuing legal education seminars. 

Medical Malpractice, Insurance Dispute, and Personal Injury Results

Michelle is not just recognized as a leading medical malpractice and insurance dispute lawyer by her peers, she has the results to prove it.  Since joining GKT in 2018, her case results include the following:

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$1,000,000 Car Accident settlement

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$775,000 confidential settlement in medical malpractice claim.

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$750,000 settlement personal injury claim

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$650,000 settlement in personal injury claim.

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$635,000 confidential settlement in wrongful death/medical malpractice claim.

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$475,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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$399,000 settlement in Bad Faith case.

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$300,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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Confidential settlement amount in a Bad Faith Case involving a Death Benefit Claim

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$366,000 confidential settlement in personal injury claim.

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$350,000 confidential settlement in medical malpractice claim.

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$315,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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$300,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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$260,000 settlement in Bad Faith case.

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$200,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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$120,000 settlement in Insurance Bad Faith Case

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$200,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

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$125,000 settlement medical malpractice claim

Prior to joining GKT, Michelle secured numerous six figure settlements on behalf of plaintiffs and a $600,000 verdict against national insurer in an insurance bad faith case. 

Previous Employment

Michelle began her career as an associate at a prominent defense firm in Charleston, West Virginia, representing insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and governmental entities in civil litigation and advocating on their behalf before administrative tribunals and legislative bodies.  Upon leaving the defense practice, Michelle joined the personal staff of former Justice Brent D. Benjamin at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals where she served as his Chief of Staff and was an integral part of the case decision process.  Before joining GKT, Michelle was an attorney at a Wheeling, West Virginia based plaintiffs firm. 

Our Clients Share Their Stories

While Michelle is proud of the results she’s been able to achieve for her clients, she knows that her clients’ satisfaction is just as important as the end result.  Since she joined GKT in 2018, Michelle’s clients have let her know just how much her zealous work and compassionate representation has meant to them:  

I had never before been in an accident! After dealing with the insurance company for a few weeks on my own, I opted to call GKT for help. I only knew what I had seen on their television adds but I will be forever thankful I made that call. I was nervous and in pain- Michelle told me to get better and let them handle the rest! What a wonderful thing to hear at that moment. As I improved, Michelle Marinacci, my attorney at GKT, checked on me frequently . She responded personally to every message. And I assure you, this was no BIG TIME case. I’m just an average woman that needed guidance, and GKT was there every step of the way. Listen, Michelle is tenacious and fierce when she fights for her clients. She made me feel like I was the most important case! GKT made this experience as painless as possible. I am so THANKFUL!

If you find yourself in uncharted legal territory, PLEASE take my advice and call GKT in Moundsville, WV. Ask for Michelle!! I promise you’ll be happy you did.

Cranston Family Fun Google Review

Michelle Marinacci is a top-notch lawyer . . . competent in her legal knowledge and abilities as well as easy to work with. She listens and responds to questions in understandable terms.

Peggy R. Google Review

Review TextMy experience with GKT was nothing but great! Great atmosphere, very professional, and great down to earth people. Without them I would have never been able to settle up my accident. Thank you GKT for your excellent service!

Cameron S. Google Review

We had the best care. Michele was amazing. She worked for us. I am so lucky to have met her.

Rhonda C.

We cannot recommend this firm enough. We worked with Michelle Marinacci, and she settled our situation quickly and professionally, and the outcome exceeded our expectations. We are so thankful we found GKT.

Jordan B.

Professional and Community Involvement

Outside of GKT, Michelle serves on a number of committees benefiting the legal community and the citizens of West Virginia:

  • West Virginia State Bar
  • West Virginia State Bar, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
  • West Virginia State Bar, Grievance Committee – District Representative
  • West Virginia State Bar, Women in the Profession Committee
  • Executive Committee & Board Member, West Virginia Association for Justice
  • Amicus Committee, West Virginia Association for Justice
  • Member, Ohio Association for Justice
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • Board Member, Harmony House in Wheeling, West Virginia

Education

Bar & Court Admissions

  • West Virginia
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
  • United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Personal Life

Michelle lives with her dog, Chance, in her hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia in Ohio County surrounded by her very large extended family.

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