Lawrence Smith News
Hunt, Karr named in legal malpractice suit
Hunt CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman is alleging two Charleston attorneys were negligent in the way they handled a personal injury claim she filed against the federal government.
West Virginia Radio suing Hunt for unpaid advertising
Hunt CHARLESTON - In addition to legal malpractice, Mark Hunt is defending himself against allegations he welshed on paying for advertising on Charleston radio stations.
THIS JUST IN: Wood County
Feb. 2
THIS JUST IN: Jackson County
Feb. 2.
Troopers accused of torturing Logan man after DUI arrests
Kinney CHARLESTON - A Logan County man alleges he was tortured by state Troopers following two separate arrests for DUI last year.
Kanawha schools, bus company blamed for boy's injuries
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County woman wants Kanawha County school officials and the manufacturer of school buses they operate held responsible for alleged injuries her son sustained from a faulty door.
Court to decide direction of disputed Hurricane election
CHARLESTON - While the next big election cycle won't begin for about another 10 to 12 months, the state Supreme Court will have a say in disputed Putnam County municipal election held 18 months ago.
Putnam woman sues after falling in Civic Center bathroom
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County woman is asking the city of Charleston to compensate her for injuries she allegedly sustained while attending an ice show at the Charleston Civic Center.
Officer's alleged sexual misconduct results in two more suits against WVDOC
CHARLESTON -- Following several filed last year, two more lawsuits have been filed in 2009 against the state Division of Corrections alleging an officer at a Greenbrier County correctional facility sexually abused female inmates.
Bar wants Morgantown attorney held in contempt
CHARLESTON -- The state Bar is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend the license of a Morgantown attorney for failing to comply with the terms of Court's recent order disciplining her.
Attorneys victims of real estate scam, suit alleges
PARKERSBURG - Two attorneys are seeking return of money they say a Wood County man swindled from them in a bogus real estate deal.
THIS JUST IN: Wood County
Jan. 12
THIS JUST IN: Jackson County
Jan. 12
Legal malpractice suit filed against Wood attorney for botching '05 legal malpractice suit
PARKERSBURG - A 2005 legal malpractice case against a Ritchie County attorney has a new twist, as the attorney hired to help with the suit has himself been sued for legal malpractice.
Suspended attorney faces criminal charge for forging judge's signature
CHARLESTON – A Hampshire County attorney recently suspended for falsifying court documents, including forging a judge's signature, may soon face related criminal charges, the Hampshire County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed.
THIS JUST IN: Wood County
Jan. 5
THIS JUST IN: Jackson County
Jan. 5
Jackson attorney subject of two legal malpractice suits
RIPLEY – Two Jackson County businesses have filed separate lawsuits against a Jackson County attorney over alleged legal malpractice.
False worthless check charge leads to suit against rent-to-own company
PARKERSBURG – A Vienna woman is suing a rent-to-own business for malicious prosecution on a worthless check charge.
Court to hear Cabell, Mineral County attorney discipline cases
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County attorney accused of converting a client's settlement funds for his personal use, and a Mineral County attorney accused of having a conflict-of-interest in an automobile fatality case are two attorney discipline cases the state Supreme Court is slated to hear early in its Spring 2009 term.