Lawrence Smith News
Evans seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit
Evans CHARLESTON - Because the allegations lack specifics, a Charleston attorney wants a pending fraud lawsuit against her and her law office dismissed.
Board attorney's admission in e-mail grounds for disqualification, Evans says
CHARLESTON - Along with the pending fraud case, Cynthia Evans wants the attorney handling it gone.
2003 case faces another delay with attorney's fraud conviction
CHARLESTON - A case that was delayed by one attorney's misconduct is likely to see another due to the unrelated misconduct by the opposing counsel.
Mason woman's says birth control pill lead to gall bladder malfunction, suicide attempts
POINT PLEASANT -- A Mason County woman is suing the maker of a birth control pill alleging the effects of taking it took a toll on her physical and mental health.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
June 2
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
April 16
Bar warns Hayhurst not to bill for 'unrequested work'
CHARLESTON -- Six months before his suspension, the state Bar had strong words for Richard H. Hayhurst in his handling of a Wood County woman's defense in a contract dispute.
Marion Co. attorney disbarred for sexual encounter with inmate
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has stripped a Marion County attorney of his law license for his sexual encounter with an inmate.
Nitro Police named in wrongful death suit from jail suicide
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit alleges the Nitro Police Department is responsible for the death of a Kentucky man who committed suicide while in custody.
Wood County attorney's license suspended
CHARLESTON - On the heels of his conviction for tax evasion, the state Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of a Wood County attorney's law license.
Disbarred Mingo attorney indicted for wire fraud
HUNTINGTON -- A disbarred Mingo County attorney has been indicted on fraud charges stemming from his work on court-appointed cases.
Former security guard sues over fake robbery at Grand Central Mall
PARKERSBURG -- A former security guard at a Wood County shopping mall is hoping to get the last laugh on former mall employees who made him the subject of realistic prank.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
May 19
Former Beckley law office manager gets two years for identity theft
BECKLEY - Along with prison time, the former manager of a Raleigh County law office was ordered to pay over $12,000 in restitution for fraudulent credit card bills she incurred without her employer's knowledge or permission.
Judge orders mental evaluation for Charleston attorney in client beating
CHARLESTON -- A judge wants a Charleston attorney to undergo a mental evaluation before deciding on what sentence to impose on him for battering a former client.
Mason alloy plant named in two personal injury suits
POINT PLEASANT -- Two employees of a Mason County alloy plant are suing their employer for on-the-job injuries.
Dils, associate file breach of contract suits against clients
Dils PARKERSBURG - A Wood County attorney's mantra in not taking no for an answer in helping clients obtain disability benefits also extends to those clients who don't pay for the work she's done.
Anti-depressant led to elderly couple's murder-suicide, Jackson suit claims
RIPLEY -- The murder-suicide of a Jackson County couple is at the center of a wrongful death, and product liability suit against New York pharmaceutical company.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
April 12