CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court decision in favor of an attorney and law firm accused of legal malpractice.
An attorney with private and public experience was appointed to the newly formed West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals. Charles O. Lorensen, currently a member of Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC, was selected by Gov. Jim Justice for a six-and-a-half year term.
Today, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held a two-hour meeting of the Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to receive public comment on rules of practice and procedure related to the new court.
CHARLESTON The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker's claim was properly ruled upon by the Workers' Compensation Board of Review.