Represented clients in litigation matters before county and state courts.Represented clients in arbitration cases and mediation.Handled discovery-related activities and attends court proceedings. Performed legal research and writing.Provided legal counsel and services to clients.

Represented state agencies, boards, and commissions in litigation matters before county, state and federal courts. Filed and litigated administrative complaints against licensees of professional licensing boards in disciplinary matters. Defended state agencies and boards in actions filed against the state. Represented agency clients in employment and grievance matters. Drafted proposed legislation and rule changes on behalf of clients. Appeared before various committees of the West… Show more Represented state agencies, boards, and commissions in litigation matters before county, state and federal courts. Filed and litigated administrative complaints against licensees of professional licensing boards in disciplinary matters. Defended state agencies and boards in actions filed against the state. Represented agency clients in employment and grievance matters. Drafted proposed legislation and rule changes on behalf of clients. Appeared before various committees of the West Virginia State Legislature. Assisted and advised clients on legal and procedural matters during public board meetings. Provided general legal counsel to clients upon request. Show less

Assisted Commissioner in the regulation of the sales, consumption, and distribution of alcohol beverages in the state. Administered and directed various operations of the ABCA, including enforcement, licensing, personnel, beer, wine and accounting departments. Provided legal analysis of regulations governing the operations of the ABCA. Developed policy in matters relating to agency operation and mission, including the regulation, sales, consumption and distribution of alcohol. Drafted and… Show more Assisted Commissioner in the regulation of the sales, consumption, and distribution of alcohol beverages in the state. Administered and directed various operations of the ABCA, including enforcement, licensing, personnel, beer, wine and accounting departments. Provided legal analysis of regulations governing the operations of the ABCA. Developed policy in matters relating to agency operation and mission, including the regulation, sales, consumption and distribution of alcohol. Drafted and proposed legislation, and appeared before legislative committees. Show less

Enforced the Consumer Credit and Protection Act and Preneed Funeral Act through mediation and litigation on behalf of the state and its consumers. Filed legal actions against parties engaged in unlawful business practices. Recovered restitution for consumers who were unlawfully aggrieved by businesses. Consulted with the business community regarding current law and regulations. Provided consumer education to the general public. Researched, prepared and litigated cases on behalf of public… Show more Enforced the Consumer Credit and Protection Act and Preneed Funeral Act through mediation and litigation on behalf of the state and its consumers. Filed legal actions against parties engaged in unlawful business practices. Recovered restitution for consumers who were unlawfully aggrieved by businesses. Consulted with the business community regarding current law and regulations. Provided consumer education to the general public. Researched, prepared and litigated cases on behalf of public institutions of higher education within the West Virginia State College and University System. Provided legal counsel to clients within the State College and University System. Defended legal actions filed against institutions and the State College and University System. Represented clients in employment actions and grievance matters. Show less