West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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SC tells student which school to attend
Glenville Elementary -
SC affirms dismissal of civil rights suit
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision that dismissed a Nicholas County man’s civil rights suit. -
When judges say no, they mean no
You’ve got to wonder about some lawyers. Are they suicidal, or just IQ challenged? -
Berkeley County attorney admonished over med-mal case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rebuked a Berkeley County attorney for his lack of communication with a bankruptcy trustee. -
Disbarred Barbour attorney pleads guilty to mail fraud
CHARLESTON – On the heels of surrendering her license, a Barbour County attorney has pled guilty to charges she defrauded the state in submitting inflated bills for court-appointed criminal defense work. -
Supreme Court says Jefferson judge didn't follow directive in previous decision
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has blocked the Jefferson County Circuit Court from forcing the CEO of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Roger Crandall, to be deposed. -
Pocahontas prosecutor facing ethics charges loses re-election bid
Incumbent Pocahontas County Prosecutor Donna M. Price, pictured here in one of her campaign signs in downtown Marlinton, was defeated in her re-election bid Tuesday by Marlinton attorney Eugene Simmons. -
Ritchie judicial candidate previously cited for conflicts of interest
CHARLESTON – Prior to the current ethical violations leveled against him, records show several times in his nearly 30-year career, a Ritchie County attorney, and candidate for circuit judge, was warned about conflicts of interest in cases he handled. -
Bordas & Bordas pro bono case helps injured worker
WHEELING – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld an order by the state’s Workers’ Compensation board finding Severstal steel worker Ernest Gambellin’s claim for bladder cancer compensable as an occupational disease. -
Court denies challenger’s appeal in Upshur sheriff race
CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney’s bid to be the next sheriff has come to a close. -
Loughry receives numerous endorsements
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Allen Loughry continues to pick up endorsements, receiving the support of 11 major groups and associations in the past few weeks. -
Upshur sheriff candidate appeals denial of election challenge to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney is taking one last shot at challenging the results of the primary election for sheriff. -
Watkins answers second statement of charges
CHARLESTON – Albeit nearly a week late, a Putnam family law judge has replied to a second set of ethics charges. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Hammond joins Lewis Glasser
CHARLESTON -- Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins has announced that veteran commercial attorney David G. Hammond has joined the law firm as Senior Counsel. -
Loughry gets endorsements from W.Va. Chamber, W.Va. Coal PACs
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Allen Loughry has received the endorsements of The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and The West Virginian Coal Association for the 2012 General Election. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Cyrus named top mediator by Best Lawyers
Cyrus HUNTINGTON -- Attorney John F. Cyrus of the Huntington law firm of Cyrus and Adkins has been selected as Best Lawyer of the Year 2013 for Mediation in the Charleston area. -
W.Va. SC: Steel company's coil inventory exempt from tax
Benjamin CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a Northern Panhandle steel company's inventory of coils is exempt from a state property tax.
