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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justice, Judges Named Bar Foundation Fellows
A Supreme Court justice, two circuit judges, and a former family law master have been named West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Welcomes New Family Court Judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins welcomed Julie A. Pence to the judiciary after Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ms. Pence to the Eleventh Family Court Circuit (Kanawha County). -
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Former United States Attorney William Powell Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Former U.S. Attorney William J. Powell has joined the Martinsburg office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. -
WVU social work student helps to bring legal services access statewide
MORGANTOWN —A West Virginia University student has been helping Legal Aid of West Virginia with its plan for community access to legal services. -
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: In Memoriam – Carmine J. Cann
Carmine Cann was passionate about his family and friends, about his community and about his work. A native of Clarksburg, Carmine practiced law with his father upon graduating from West Virginia University College of Law in 1954. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: College of Law Students to Attend Supreme Court Docket Virtually
Each year the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia makes a trip to the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown as part of the Court’s effort to build greater awareness of the judicial system and the work of the Court. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Names Attorneys to 2021 LCLD Diversity Fellows & Pathfinders Programs
Jackson Kelly has chosen Alexis Hailpern and Candice Harlow to be members of the 2021 Fellows and Pathfinders programs, participating in landmark programs created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. -
Kaufman says changes all around him made him decide to retire from Kanawha bench
CHARLESTON –Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman said changes in how courtrooms operate over the last few years made him realize it’s time to step aside. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, of the Northern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation effective midnight on February 28, 2021. -
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Elects Two to Executive Committee
Bowles Rice partners J. Mark Adkins and W. Taylor Frankovitch have been elected to serve on the law firm’s Executive Committee for four-year terms. -
New WVU Law dean excited to call West Virginia home
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law has selected a new dean after the departure of Gregory Bowman. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Statement About Law Student Who Died
Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia would like to express sincere condolences to the family of Seth Allen Underwood, a second-year student at the West Virginia University College of Law, who died December 30. -
O'Hanlon temporarily filling Kanawha court seat left vacant by King's death
CHARLESTON — Senior Status Judge Dan O'Hanlon temporarily will fill a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court after last month's death of Circuit Judge Charlie King. -
Wooton takes oath of office as newest state Supreme Court Justice
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton has been sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. -
Longtime Kanawha County judge Charlie King dies at 73
CHARLESTON – Longtime Kanawha Circuit Judge Charlie King has died. He was 73. King, who also served Kanawha County Prosecutor, died December 28. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Bill Wooton To Be Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
Beckley attorney William R. “Bill” Wooton will be sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Courtroom. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice names Brian Abraham as Chief of Staff
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Brian Abraham will become his new Chief of Staff, effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Kanawha Family Court Judge To Be Sworn In
Brittany Ranson Stonestreet will be sworn in as Kanawha County’s newest Family Court Judge in a ceremony at noon, Dec. 28, in the Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in Charleston. -
2020 was a year for the record books in West Virginia
CHARLETON – While 2020 will be remembered for its challenges, my office will always recall this year with pride in our accomplishments.