News from July 2011
Loughry announces Supreme Court bid
Loughry CHARLESTON – An author and law clerk for the state Supreme Court of Appeals is seeking a seat on the bench as an "independent voice."
McGraw's office reminds consumers of deadline for mortgage help
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw wants to remind the state's consumers that time is running out to take advantage of the federally funded Emergency Homeowner Loan Program.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman adds natural resources litigator
Eddy PITTSBURGH -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced that Kevin M. Eddy joined the firm's Pittsburgh office as an associate in the litigation department.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stout named to Super Lawyers Top 10
Stout HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that Bruce Stout, who heads the firm's Estate Planning Practice was named one of West Virginia's "Top Ten" lawyers by Super Lawyers magazine.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named Super Lawyers
BRIDGEPORT -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that 38 of the firm's lawyers are included in the 2011 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers, with 10 lawyers included as West Virginia "Rising Stars."
PERSONNEL FILE: FSB attorneys ranked as leaders by Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -- Chambers USA ranks firms and individual lawyers in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso was ranked in band 1 for Litigation: General Commercial.
PERSONNEL FILE: Romano named WVAJ Member of the Year
Romano CHARLESTON -– For the second time in six years, Clarksburg attorney Michael Romano has been named Member of the Year by the West Virginia Association for Justice.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON -– The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced that several of its attorneys were recognized by 2011 Super Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: 13 Huddleston Bolen lawyers recognized in Super Lawyers
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that 13 of the firm's lawyers were recognized in the 2011 Edition of West Virginia Super Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys named Super Lawyers
HUNTINGTON -- Jenkins Fenstermaker, a Huntington-based law firm, announces that two of its attorneys have been selected by their peers as 2011 West Virginia Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas.
THEIR VIEW: McGraw fails to step up
HARPERS FERRY -- In the ongoing legal fights against unchecked federal government regulation and authority, a state's Attorney General should be on the front lines. From a constitutional perspective, an Attorney General is supposed to uphold the rule of law as the top legal officer and leading law enforcement official of a state. A successful Attorney General should be actively engaged in interpreting and challenging laws.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson welcomes three new attorneys
Turner BRIDGEPORT -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome James Turner, Member, Robert Edward "Booter" Ryan, Of Counsel, and Jessica Wiley, Associate, to its Charleston and Huntington offices.
Brief calls for review in McGraw's case against pharmacies
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Legal Foundation claims West Virginia Darrell McGraw is acting like a class action lawyer and a decision saying otherwise should be reviewed.
Woman says Chateau Grove employee exposed himself to family member
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Chateau Grove, Inc., after she claims an employee exposed himself to her family member.
Surveying firm sues for $40K payment
HUNTINGTON -- True Line Surveying is suing Mountain Country Partners, LLC, after it claims it failed to pay more than $40,000 for services performed.
Couple sues Huntington surgeon for negligence
HUNTINGTON -- A woman and her husband are suing a Huntington surgeon for negligence post-surgery.
Woman says BW3 sold alcohol to underage son, led to his death
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Buffalo Wild Wings after she claims the restaurant knowingly sold alcohol to her underage son, which attributed to his death.