West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Wood attorney disbarred for tax evasion conviction
CHARLESTON – Nearly a year after his conviction on tax evasion charges, the state Supreme Court has disbarred a Wood County attorney. -
Gubernatorial election set for Oct. 4
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Friday issued a proclamation calling for a special gubernatorial election to be held this fall. -
Bar seeks one-year suspension for Putnam attorney
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County attorney may soon be out of work for his mishandling of a Winfield woman's personal injury suit. -
Justices reprimand Clarksburg attorney
CHARLESTON – For failing to communicate with three clients, the state Supreme Court has issued a mild rebuke to a Harrison County attorney. -
Court orders disbarment of Pa. attorney
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has followed suit with the Pennsylvania high court in disbarring a Pittsburgh attorney. -
Those involved pleased with Court's election ruling
Thompson CHARLESTON -- Those groups and individuals who called for a special gubernatorial election sooner rather than later say they are pleased with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' ruling on Tuesday. -
Bar seeks three-month suspension for Albright Jr.
CHARLESTON – As punishment for neglecting the cases of seven clients, the state Bar is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend a Wood county attorney's license. -
Court takes action against D.C. attorney for '04 suspension in Va.
CHARLESTON –- For failing to notify the state Bar of his 2004 suspension in Virginia, a Washington, D.C.-area attorney has been suspended from practicing law in West Virginia. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson announces new members
Anderson MORGANTOWN -– Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, announced that effective Jan. 1, five of the firm's attorneys have been promoted to membership. -
Tomblin uses state history in election argument
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin and attorney Thomas V. Flaherty, in their "uphill battle" arguing that West Virginia doesn't need to hold a gubernatorial election until November 2012, also point to the state's constitutional and election history. -
Justices hear gubernatorial election arguments
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals listened to nearly two hours of oral arguments Tuesday to determine whether a special gubernatorial election should be held. -
Davis recalls hard work, results of 2010
CHARLESTON – Looking back at 2010, Justice Robin Jean Davis recalls a lot of long hours on the job as Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Court suspends Wheeling attorney for misleading clients about cases
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended an Ohio County attorney's license following an investigation he mislead clients about the status of their lawsuits. -
Fairmont attorney indefinitely suspended for failing to communicate with client, Bar
CHARLESTON – For not only mishandling a court-appointed client's case, but also ignoring a subsequent ethics inquiry, the state Supreme Court has suspended a Marion County attorney. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Shawver named Tomblin's Deputy General Counsel
CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced the selection of Jeffrey M. Shawver to serve as Deputy General Counsel, replacing Mary Claire Davis. -
Court to hear gubernatorial election case next week
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments in the lawsuit over a possible gubernatorial special election for next week. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso announces new members in 2011
Crislip CHARLESTON -- Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Alaina N. Crislip, Kurt E. Entsminger, Shawn C. Gillispie and Frances M. Rollins have been elected members. -
Supreme Court ruling is good news for West Virginia businesses
West Virginia's Consumer Credit and Protection Act (WVCCPA) was written to protect consumers, not to provide a rationale for jackpot schemes conjured up by opportunistic plaintiffs and lawyers -- or by an overzealous state attorney general. -
Consumer protection ruling could have major impact
Hall CHARLESTON -- A landmark state Supreme Court ruling could have a dramatic effect on consumer protection lawsuits, according to some in the legal community. -
W.Va. to host prestigious 2014 court conference
Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis speaks during Wednesday's press conference to announce the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators will have their 2014 meeting at The Greenbrier. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON – West Virginia has been selected to serve as host to the 2014 Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators.