Bailey & Wyant Member, Jennifer Tully attended the 2018 West Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting where she met with lawyers from around the state to discuss important topics. Including the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of...
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Jordan Herrick has joined Bailey & Slotnick, PLLC, a member of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC as an equity shareholder. He has been with the firm since 2009. Mr. Herrick obtained his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Marietta College. Jordan concentrates his practice on Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, General Liability, and Automobile Liability and Insurance Coverage.
Wheeling Office Secures Summary Judgement
On December 13, 2018, Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Equity Member Thomas Buck and Member Jason Pockl of the Wheeling office successfully secured summary judgment for their clients in the Federal District Court of the Northern District of West Virginia. Mr. Buck and Mr. Pockl successfully defended West Vir...
Wheeling Office Obtains Full Defense Verdict
On December 17, 2018, Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Equity Member Thomas Buck and Member Jason Pockl of the Wheeling office of Bailey & Wyant obtained a full defense verdict at trial in Ohio County Circuit Court. Mr. Buck and Mr. Pockl successfully defended their client, Wheeling Park Commission, against ...
Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent D. Benjamin joins Bailey & Wyant, PLLC’s Charleston Office as Of Counsel
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC has the honor of announcing Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice, Brent D. Benjamin is joining our Charleston office as Of Counsel. In 2004, Benjamin was elected to the West Virginia Supreme Court and spent twelve years on the state's highest court, receiving numerous ...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member named in America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators®
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Equity Member, Justin C. Taylor has been selected among America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators® for 2019. Selection to America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the most exceptional Civil Defense Litigators throughout t...
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Supreme Court Affirms Directed Verdict Obtained by Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Managing Member Charles Bailey and Member, James Marshall were successful in defending our client, The Kanawha County Board of Education, against the plaintiff's appeal of the judgement as a matter of law against the plaintiff. On appeal, the West Virginia Supreme Court of A...
Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2019
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is proud to announce our team of recognized lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 published by Best Lawyers®. In our Charleston Office, Managing Member, Charles R. Bailey has been recognized in the areas of Employment Law- Management and Insurance Law. Member, Marc J. ...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Wins Probate Appeal
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Managing Member Charles Bailey and Associate Adam Strider recently obtained a final ruling in favor of an estate executor and heir on appeal to the Circuit Court of Kanawha County from a probate ruling by the Kanawha County Commission. The Petitioner, another heir by will a...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Super Lawyers®
Congratulations to the Bailey & Wyant, PLLC outstanding lawyers who were selected for Super Lawyers® 2018. Managing Member, Charles R. Bailey was recognized for his outstanding success in the practice of General Litigation. Managing Member, David L. Wyant was recognized for his skillful achievem...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Obtains Summary Judgment
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC of Counsel, Abbie Dunn obtained summary judgment in a personal injury case involving a claim by a professed horse trainer who was hired on a temporary basis to work at a local horse barn. The trainer fell off of a horse that the trainer was working, resulting in the trainer ...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Obtains Summary Judgment on the issue of qualified immunity for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member Kelly C. Morgan vigorously defended and successfully obtained summary judgment on the issue of qualified immunity for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Plaintiff alleged that our client was negligent in the performance of its duties as requir...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Obtains Dismissal in Eastern Panhandle
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC continues to obtain successful results for its Clients in the Eastern Panhandle. Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member David E. Schumacher and Associate Daniel T. LeMasters successfully obtained the dismissal of the Client University Healthcare Physicians, Inc. from a wrongful death /...
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member Attends The Gavel Trucking Seminar
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Equity Member, Justin C. Taylor attended The Gavel Trucking Seminar in Columbus Ohio on behalf of the firm. The seminar was hosted by S-E-A, a recognized worldwide leader in forensic analysis, research and testing. Several trucking industry representatives and insurance comp...
Wearable Technology in the Workplace
Wearable Technology in the Workplace Associate, Michael Taylor I recently purchased an Apple Watch. I purchased it to fully integrate the technology that I used, but also to monitor my fitness and help me set activity goals. Wearable technology, such as an Apple Watch or FitBit, is a great tool ...
University of Charleston Leadership Luncheon
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC was proud to sponsor a luncheon for the University of Charleston School of Business, Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) Program. Over 80 students and faculty gathered at the Equities House in downtown Charleston for a day full of doctoral level coursework. Bailey & Wyant, ...
New Equity Partner and Two New Members at Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is proud to announce a new Equity Shareholder and two new Members in our Charleston office. Kelly C. Morgan, a Charleston native, originally joined our team in 2006 and was named a Member of our Charleston office seven years ago. We are proud to see her become our first fema...
New Associate in the Charleston Office
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is proud to welcome a new associate to our Charleston office. Adam K. Strider, originally from Jefferson County West Virginia, has a background in employment law, management consulting and previously worked as a lobbyist before joining our team.
Members Obtain Summary Judgement
Bailey & Wyant Members, Jennifer Tully and John Fuller recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of the Mingo County Board of Education. Plaintiff alleged that on August 17, 2016, a bus owned by the Mingo County Board of Education was operated negligently and carelessly causing it to cross in...
Members Obtain Defense Verdict
Congratulations to Bailey & Wyant Members Jennifer Tully & John Fuller on their recent defense verdict on behalf of the Mingo County Board of Education in a wrongful death trial in Mingo County Circuit Court.
Martinsburg Office Obtains Summary Judgment
Our Martinsburg Office is bringing great defense for eastern panhandle clients. Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Martinsburg office recently obtained summary judgment for two residents of Mineral County, West Virginia. Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member James W. Marshall, III and Associate Daniel T. LeMasters succ...
Managing Member, Charles Bailey named 2017 Defense Attorney of the Year
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is pleased to announce our Managing Member, Charles Bailey has been named 2017 Defense Attorney of the Year by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV). DTCWV Defense Attorney of the Year is a prestigious award which begins with a nomination, and is then vetted thr...
Local Government Law Seminar
Bailey & Wyant, LLC is proud to announce an upcoming NBI continuing education seminar “Local Government Law: What Attorneys Need to Know”. Stay up to date on newly developing cases and legal issues in government law, ensure compliance with public records access and retention laws as well as exam...
Legistlative Rundown with Michael Taylor: HB 4242
Clarifying Magistrate Court Jurisdiction House Bill 4242, “Clarifying the jurisdictional amount for removal of a civil action from magistrate court to circuit court” seeks to amend West Virginia Code§ 50-4-8. Currently, a matter may be removed to circuit court from magistrate court if the amount...