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Steptoe & Johnson analyst named president of national organization
WHEELING — An abstractor analyst at Steptoe & Johnson's Wheeling office has been named the president of the National Association of Lease and Title Analysts (NALTA) for the 2021-2022 term.
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McGinley's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against AEP, others following fatal crash
CHARLESTON – The estate of prominent Charleston attorney Sean McGinley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEP and an auto auction company following his June death in a traffic accident on Interstate 79.
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Letter from former Republican official calls Unger's magistrate appointment illegal
CHARLESTON – The former chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee says a recent Eastern Panhandle judicial appointment is illegal.
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Charleston city council member Bailey dies in accident
CHARLESTON — A Charleston city councilman has died after an accident Wednesday night.
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Huntington law firm announces new website
Lamp Bartram Levy Trautwein Perry & Powell PLLC is pleased to announce the launch of the law firm’s new, updated website.
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Charleston attorney sponsors college women's tennis tournament
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is sponsoring a college women's tennis tournament in Charleston next month that will also include a fundraiser for middle school and high school tennis teams.
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Farrell, other trial lawyers take advantage of tax friendly rules in Puerto Rico
On the verge of collecting his share of $2 billion in fees from the $26 billion opioid settlement, Huntington attorney Paul T. Farrell did what a growing number of fellow trial lawyers have done: He moved to Puerto Rico.
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Biden nominates Ihlenfeld, Thompson for U.S. Attorney positions
CHARLESTON -- President Joe Biden has nominated two men to be the U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia's two districts.
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Morgantown attorney named to WVU alumni board
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University alumnus Monte Williams is looking forward to his six-year term on the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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TOPDOG Legal Marketing offers free West Virginia CLE courses to state bar groups
For a limited time, local and specialty bar organizations can schedule free West Virginia continuing legal education (WV CLE) courses, presented by TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC, when five or more members register to attend
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WVAJ appoints Charleston attorney as new president
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Association for Justice recently named a Charleston attorney as its new president for the 2021-2022 year.
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Poore to head Big 12 Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea L. Poore recently was named the new president of the Big 12 Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
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Law firm sues former clients for failure to pay legal fees
CHARLESTON — Farrell, White and Legg is suing former clients for failing and refusing to pay more than $10,000 in legal fees.
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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.
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Warren McGraw retiring after 50-plus years of public service
PINEVILLE – Wyoming Circuit Judge Warren McGraw is retiring from the bench, ending more than 50 years of public service.
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Former U.S. Attorney Powell joins Steptoe & Johnson's business division
MARTINSBURG — Former U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has joined Steptoe & Johnson's litigation department to work with business matters.
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Stuart looks forward to new position at Dinsmore
CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has taken up a new position with Dinsmore & Shohl, where he wants to continue working for a thriving West Virginia.
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Circuit judge dismisses writ of prohibition against Mingo magistrate judge
WILLIAMSON — Mingo Circuit Judge Miki Thompson dismissed a writ of prohibition filed against Mingo Magistrate Judge Jim Harvey alleging erroneous rulings in a case.
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Attorney seeks sanctions against another attorney, law firm for 'character assassination'
CHARLESTON – An attorney has asked a circuit judge to bring sanctions against a law firm and another attorney who he says assassinated his character with false statements about his work ethic.
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Panel submits three names to governor's office to fill Kaufman's Kanawha judge post
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has submitted three names to fill the open seat on Kanawha Circuit Court.