Deanna

Istik

Deanna Lyn Istik graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Administration of Justice. In an effort to further her legal career, Deanna attended West Virginia University and obtained her Master’s Degree in Legal Studies. She attended law school at Western Michigan University. During law school, Deanna worked for State Representative Kate Segal on various different laws and political movements. She was also highly involved in Moot Court, Mock Trial, and Trial Advocacy. Following law school, she transitioned right into working for the law firm of Davis & Davis as an associate, where she handled various personal injury, criminal, civil, and family cases. Additionally, during that time, she worked for the Fayette County Public Defender’s Office, wherein she successfully litigated criminal cases. During this time, Deanna handled serious crimes, drug offenses, alcohol offenses, sexual assaults, domestic violence, and attempted homicides.

Throughout the course of her career, Deanna also developed a knack for working with coal miners in helping them successfully gain their Federal Black Lung benefits. She works closely with Lungs at Work, a black lung clinic, to help aid coal miners in their fight for financial and medical benefits. In December of 2023, Deanna and Jill decided to open their own practice to represent clients in custody, support, divorce, equitable distribution, and criminal matters. Deanna focuses her practice on ensuring that her clients feel heard, appreciated, and well-provided for.