Legal Aid of West Virginia
Recent News About Legal Aid of West Virginia
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Huntington property owner blames defendants for loss of land
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington property owner is suing a grantor, grantee and the Cabell County sheriff, alleging deprivation of due process rights led to the loss of the plaintiff's property. -
Charleston environmental law attorney named to Legal Aid of West Virginia board
CHARLESTON – Attorney David L. Yaussy, a member at Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC, has been appointed by the Kanawha County Bar Association to serve a three-year term as its representative on Legal Aid of West Virginia’s board of directors. -
Charleston personal injury firm chosen for West Virginia Excellence Award
CHARLESTON – Warner Law Offices PLLC has been selected for the 2016 West Virginia Excellence Award by the American Economic Institute. -
Q&A with 'Wonder Woman' Rocky Goodwin
Attorney and WVU professor Rochelle "Rocky" Goodwin was recently recognized in WV Living Magazine as one of 50 Wonder Women of 2016 and she recently answered questions about her career for West Virginia Record. -
CALA praises Morrisey for returning more money to general revenue fund
CHARLESTON – A state legal reform group is praising the efforts of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for the money his office has returned to the state’s General Revenue Fund since he took office. -
Customer alleges used car dealer violated law
HUNTINGTON — A customer is suing a used car dealer, alleging the defendant failed to disclose a vehicle's defects at the time of purchase. -
Woman sues Lava Nails & Spa for wrongful operation
HUNTINGTON – A former Minnesota resident is suing Lava Nails & Spa after she claims its owner has been wrongfully operating the nail salon since January. -
Grant enables West Virginia Legal Aid to help elementary school families
CHARLESTON – Families at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School will be able to access legal services through Legal Aid of West Virginia, thanks to a 24-month, $270,028 pro bono innovation fund grant from Legal Services Corp. -
Kanawha Co. judge honored as YWCA Woman of Achievement
CHARLESTON – The YWCA has named Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit as an honoree for the Women of Achievement award. She will attend a ceremony next year in March and begin her journey in becoming an ambassador for the YWCA’s cause. -
'Goodness of their heart' brings attorneys to pro bono work, program director says
CHARLESTON -- About 200 attorneys volunteer their time with Legal Aid of West Virginia. They generously defend a case, offer consultations or help fill out forms pro bono. -
Consumer sues debt collector over alleged law violation
WAYNE — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Resurgent Capital Services LP, a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection practices. -
State bar reaches out to flood victims to offer legal advice
With the devastation caused to West Virginia during the recent flooding, the legal community in the state is reaching out. -
Legal agencies provide free legal assistance for flood victims
CHARLESTON – A toll-free legal aid hotline provided by legal agencies is now available for victims of flooding in West Virginia. -
Legal Aid hotline provides law guidance to those affected by floods
With 12 counties affected by the floods, Legal Aid of West Virginia is reaching out to help with a range of legal issues. -
New fellowship promoting public interest law names first recipient
PARKERSBURG — Lisa Hartline overcame personal obstacles with poverty and homelessness to go to law school. At age 41, she’s a year away from her degree, and she plans to turn around and help others experiencing the same struggles she did in West Virginia. -
Legal Aid of West Virginia sets up hotline
CHARLESTON – Legal Aid of West Virginia announced it has set up a flood recovery legal help hotline for citizens to consult as they recover from devastating flooding. -
Legal Aid hosts awareness walk for children's mental, behavioral health
CHARLESTON — Highlighting the needs of children with mental or behavioral health diagnoses, Legal Aid of West Virginia will host an awareness event in May. -
WVU professor of law elected into the American Law Institute
In a recent election by the American Law Institute, Vincent Cardi, a West Virginia University College of Law professor was chosen to be part of the institute. -
Tabit excited to join Business Court Division
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna I. Tabit has been appointed to the state’s Business Court Division. She replaces 11th Judicial Circuit Judge James J. Rowe, who retired Feb. 29. Tabit said she was very honored to be chosen to fill Rowe’s seat. “I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” she said. “I am so excited about getting business cases and I’m looking forward to the work.” -
Davis calls out majority again in another DHHR dissent
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis again called out the court majority in a dissent filed this week, this time accusing her fellow justices of an “arrogant and complete disregard of federal law.” Davis dissented to an Oct. 15 opinion, in which a majority of the court’s justices ruled that the state Department of Health and Human Resources must follow an order issued by Kanawha Circuit Court Judge Louis “Duke” Boom in August 2014 to immediately restore access to patient