Daily Archives: July 27, 2012

It’s hard to tell which team is which

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When Democrats promoted — and Republicans protested — Gov. Joe Manchin’s pilot program for public financing of the two state Supreme Court seats now being contested, neither side expected a Republican candidate to benefit.
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Arguments, Our View

Home lender wants W.Va. class action suit transferred

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CLARKSBURG – Quicken Loans Inc., the nation’s largest online home lender, has asked that a potential class action lawsuit filed against it in a state circuit court be moved to federal court. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Court OKs Lawyer Assistance Program pilot project

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Benjamin

CHARLESTON -– The state Supreme Court has approved a three-year pilot program to help attorneys who have addictions, or physical or mental health conditions that affect their ability to practice law.
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News, State Supreme Court

Two clients sue St. Albans attorney for retainer refunds

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Phalen

CHARLESTON – In addition to nearly 20 ethics complaints, a St. Albans attorney is contending with two cases from former clients seeking recovery of retainers they say he failed to earn.
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News, State Supreme Court

Phalen owes nearly $25,000 in taxes and fees, records show

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Phalen

CHARLESTON – Records show Charles L. “Dusty” Phalen Jr.’s mountain of ethics complaints is second only to his mountain of unpaid taxes.
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Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

July 6 James E. Layne vs. CSX Transportation, Inc. PA- William M. Tiano, Paul G. Moody; J- Carrie Webster * Layne was employed by CSX as a signalman. On Nov. 29, 2010, during the course of his employment, Layne fell … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

July 24 Franklin and Catherine May, Co administrators of the estate of Michael Todd May vs. Jerod Green, Bugsy’s Beer Garden and Ruby Tuesdays PA-James A. Varner; J-NA * Franklin and Catherine May are seeking judgment against Jerod Green, Bugsy’s … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

July 18 Charles Chapman, Power of Attorney for Anna Ruth Clagg vs. Seventeenth Street Associates, LLC d/b/a Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center PA- Andrew L. Paternostro, Jeff D. Stewart; J- David M. Pancake * Clagg suffered from skin tears, bruising, … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

June 21 City National Bank of West Virginia vs. George Stephanian PA-Christopher R. Moore; J-David Sanders * Plaintiff claims that defendant owes at least $115,215.61 for past due credit agreement. Case number: 12-C-241 June 26 WVA 340 LLC vs. Just … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County

June 29 Betty Wise vs. D.D. Exterior Enterprise LLC d/b/a Equity One Exteriors PA- Paul J. Harris; J- Hummel * About May 25, 2010, plaintiff signed a contract with defendant to construct a new roof for the sum of $5,777.12. … Read More »

Marshall County, News