Extensive experience in prosecuting and defending appeals in both the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Federal Fourth Circuit of Appeals. Following are links to several published opinions in which clients were represented in cases decided by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia:
State v. Braham, 211 W.Va. 614, 567 S.E.2d 624 (2002). Represented prevailing appellant in a criminal appeal from the Circuit Court of Monongalia County, West Virginia. Client’s criminal conviction reversed with prejudice.
See www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/docs/spring2002/30247.htm
In re Frances J.A.S., 213 W.Va. 636, 584 S.E.2d 492 (2003). Represented prevailing appellant in a Child Abuse and Neglect proceeding from Preston County, West Virginia. Underlying Child Protective Services proceeding disposition reversed and remanded in favor of appellant.
See http://www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/docs/spring2003/30909.htm
Ruble v. Ruble, 217 W.Va. 713, 619 S.E.2d 226 (2005). Represented appellee in a will contest proceeding involving a challenge to a holographic will from Monongalia County, West Virginia. Circuit Court decision reversed and remanded in favor of appellant. Following remand, case resolved in State Circuit Court favorable to appellee.
See http://www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/docs/spring2005/32506.htm