News from December 2007
Harron has been in Bridgeport, attorney says
Harron CHARLESTON -- Clarksburg attorney Jerald E. Jones said he is surprised CSX Transportation had trouble serving papers to Dr. Ray Harron in a federal lawsuit.
Woman sues two OB-GYNs over birthing-related eye injury
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman who was injured during the birth of her child has filed a suit against the doctors who treated her while she was in labor.
Physician's estate sues other doctors over his death
CHARLESTON - A man in charge of the estate of his deceased father, a Kanawha County doctor, has filed a suit against the physicians who treated his father before he died.
Dunbar man says MRSA infection will shorten his life
CHARELSTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming he has a shortened life expectancy after he developed a staph infection after bypass surgery.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hicks named to American College of Trial Lawyers
Hicks CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman, Thomas & Battle has announced that Elliot G. Hicks has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.
ALL THINGS JURY: Change of Venue opportunities are often overlooked
A fair and impartial trial is, of course, a primary tenant of our legal system. But in high profile cases (both criminal and civil), this right could be compromised. Publicity surrounding the case may be extensive, and/or the principals may be very well-known in the community.
Residents asked to nominate local heroes for national award
CHARLESTON -- Every day, ordinary West Virginians become extraordinary. It can happen in an instant of bravery, or through a lifetime of placing others before themselves.
Work begins on Habitat House sponsored by Marshall
HUNTINGTON -– Prep work began Dec. 5 on the Habitat House that Marshall University and Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity are teaming to build in Huntington for a family of three.
Marshall students ready for state Business Plan Competition finals
HUNTINGTON -– A group of three students from Marshall University is among the 10 finalists competing in the 2008 West Virginia's Open for Business – Student Business Plan Competition.
Carr named first Miller Energy Professor at WVU
Carr MORGANTOWN -- Timothy Carr, a professor in West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the college's first Miller Energy Professor.
116 admitted to State Bar
CHARLESTON -- During the week of Oct. 9, 116 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during ceremonies before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Attorneys admitted to State Bar
CHARLESTON -- The following lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals on Nov. 6.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hersh attends tax seminar
MARTINSBURG -- Brett Hersh of Hersh Business Services recently attended a seminar covering changes in the 2007 tax code and factors complicating individual taxation.
Petition seeks ouster of four Nitro officials
CHARLESTON – A petition to have four City of Nitro officials removed from office has been filed in both Kanawha and Putnam counties.
Former Heiner's work claims discrimination
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman is suing a local bakery for $74,000, claiming she was discriminated against while working at the factory.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys named to 'Best Lawyers' list
CINCINNATI -– Seventy-six lawyers from Dinsmore & Shohl were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2008.
PERSONNEL FILE: Joseph U. Leonoro joins Steptoe & Johnson
Leonoro CHARLESTON -– Joseph U. Leonoro has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will focus his practice in the area of employment law in the firm's Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Max L. Corley III joins Dinsmore & Shohl
Corley CHARLESTON –- Max L. Corley III has joined Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as a Partner in the Natural Resources and Litigation Practice Groups.
Group wants Republicans to consider public office
CHARLESTON -– With the West Virginia candidate filing period looming, West Virginia Republican Club President Lisa Peana called on concerned Republicans to consider running for public office in 2008.
Judge shouldn't have excluded witnesses, Justices rule
Starcher CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib shouldn't have excluded two doctors from testifying in a food poisoning lawsuit against Wendy's International restaurants, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided.