Josef A. Horter

Of Counsel, In Memoriam, 1960-2024

About

Josef A. Horter served as Of Counsel in Bailey & Wyant's Charleston office for 14 years. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. He tried over 40 jury trials in Federal and State courts during his career. Joe provided in house training to insurance clients on legal issues arising in the adjustment of claims and had written and spoken on predatory lending litigation for bankruptcy education courses. He had most recently given in house presentations to lenders on the foreclosure process and defaults under the UCC in West Virginia.

Education

J.D.– Ohio Northern University
B.A.– West Virginia University
Economics

Bar Admissions

West Virginia State Bar
South Carolina State Bar
United States District Court for Northern District of WV
United States District Court for Southern District of WV
United States Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation
Creditor Bankruptcy Representation
Construction Litigation
Personal Injury Defense
Work Place Injuries
Land Slide Litigation
Mass Tort Defense
Mediation

Awards

Best Lawyers in America ® 2017-2023; Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defense

Reported Cases

Hardwood Group v. LaRocco, 219 W. Va 56, 631 S.E.2d 614 (2006)
Landmark Baptist Church v Bhd. Mud. Ins. Co., 199 W.Va, 312, 484 S.E. 2d 195 (1997)
Neal v. Marion, 222 W.Va. 380, 664 S. E. 2d 721 (2008)

Community Involvement

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society
Kanawha Valley Railroad Association, Secretary
Stepping Stones Canine Foster Rescue Group

Presentations

Challenging Lending Practices in the Origination of a Home Mortgage Loan – WV CLE