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Julie Su is the right choice for West Virginia’s businesses and workers
Julie Su is the right choice for Secretary of Labor because she understands the importance of both business and labor, and that is why she has the support of everyone from the United Mine Workers to more than 250 business leaders. -
Judge sides with Humphreys in fee dispute regarding Monsanto litigation
WINFIELD – A circuit judge has sided with James F. Humphreys & Associates in a dispute over attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation that began nearly 20 years ago. -
18 new lawsuits filed against Humphreys for mishandling of flood litigation
CHARLESTON – Nearly 20 more lawsuits have been filed against a prominent Charleston attorney over his firm’s alleged mishandling of litigation involving flooding that occurred in 2001. -
Humphreys firm appeals bankruptcy court remand, seeks stay
CHARLESTON – A prominent Charleston law firm has appealed a recent federal bankruptcy court ruling that remanded part of a case against him and his firm back to Kanawha County. -
Flood fraud case against Humphreys – not his firm – remanded back to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A federal bankruptcy judge has remanded the case against a prominent Charleston attorney back to Kanawha County. -
Segal firm names almost 300 companies in each asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – The average number of companies targeted by some of the biggest asbestos firms in their lawsuits is in the triple-figures, according to recent statistics, forcing some, especially those in claims management, to question the strategy of plaintiffs’ lawyers. -
Humphreys' firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – A prominent Charleston attorney who has been sued by former clients for allegedly mishandling hundreds of asbestos and flood damages cases has filed for bankruptcy. Jim Humphreys said Jan. 13 that his law firm James F. Humphreys & Associates has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The firm is entering bankruptcy to “resolve all pending and potential claims against the firm in one forum and in a timely and equitable manner,” according to a statement from the firm. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Rinehart named to National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
Rinehart CHARLESTON -– James F. Humphreys & Associates L.C. is pleased to announce that Bronwyn I. Rinehart has been selected as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40. -
Clifford Project presents 'A New Home for Liberty'
Clifford CHARLESTON -- On Tuesday, Oct. 18 West Virginia's creation 150 years ago will come alive at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater, when the J.R. Clifford Project presents a "Living History" program titled "A New Home for Liberty -- Human Rights, Slavery, and the Creation of West Virginia." -
Kentucky couple names 53 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- An Ashland, Ky., couple named multiple companies in their asbestos-related lawsuit. -
Woman names 23 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing multiple companies in an asbestos-related suit. -
One couple, two men file asbestos cases
CHARLESTON -- One couple and two men have filed three separate asbestos lawsuits. -
Two couples sue multiple companies in asbestos cases
CHARLESTON -- Two couples are suing multiple companies in separate asbestos-related cases. -
Two couples sue multiple companies in asbestos cases
CHARLESTON -- Two couples are suing multiple companies in separate asbestos-related suits. -
CSX says woman has filed two asbestos suits against company
CHARLESTON -- CSX has filed suit against a Kentucky woman, alleging she has filed a second asbestos lawsuit against the company. -
Widow names 35 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - Mary Kathryn Black, widow of steelworker Steve Black, claims in a Kanawha County suit that he died because 35 companies exposed him to asbestos. -
Recht throws out chunk of flood lawsuits
Recht BECKLEY – One sixth of the lawsuits from the flood of 2001 washed down the drain Jan. 18, when Ohio Circuit Judge Arthur Recht dismissed every claim from the Coal River watershed. -
Former Nitro chemical plant sued because of dangerous toxins
CHARLESTON - Nine current and former Nitro families have filed personal injury and wrongful death suits against a now defunct chemical company and its eight successors. -
Former railroad worker files asbestos lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A former railroad worker and his wife have filed a lawsuit claiming he was exposed to asbestos during his nearly 40 years on the job.
