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CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL J. FARRELL
The Farrell Building
P.O. Box 6457
914 Fifth Avenue
Huntington, West Virginia 25772-6457
Phone: 304/522-9100
Facsimile: 304/522-9162
[email protected]
Website: www.farrell3.com
PROFESSIONAL
FARRELL, WHITE & LEGG PLLC
Managing Member
Huntington, West Virginia
(February, 2011 to Present)
FARRELL, FARRELL & FARRELL, PLLC
Managing Member
Huntington, West Virginia
(July, 1997 to February, 2011)
FARRELL & FARRELL, LC
Managing Partner
Huntington, West Virginia
(July, 1995 to June, 1997)
JENKINS, FENSTERMAKER, KRIEGER, KAYES, FARRELL & AGEE
Partner, Chief of Litigation Section
Huntington, West Virginia
(1994 - 95)
JENKINS, FENSTERMAKER, KRIEGER, KAYES & FARRELL
Partner, Chief of Litigation Section
Huntington, West Virginia
(1979 - 94)
JENKINS & FENSTERMAKER
Associate
Huntington, West Virginia
(1977 - 79)
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PREISER & WILSON
Associate
Charleston, West Virginia
(1974 - 77)
ASHLAND OIL, INC.
Summer Law Intern
Russell, Kentucky
(1973)
Marshall & St. Clair
Summer Law Intern
Huntington, WV
(1972)
EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Morgantown, West Virginia
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1974
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, West Virginia
Bachelor of Science, 1969
HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
Marshall University College of Business Hall of Fame (Inducted, 2012)
The Harless Center for Rural Education Hall of Fame (Inducted, 2014)
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES
American Academy of Health Care Attorneys
American Bar Association (1974-2023)
American Board of Trial Lawyers
President, West Virginia Chapter, 1995 - 99
President Elect, West Virginia Chapter, 1994-95
Vice President, West Virginia Chapter, 1993-94
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
West Virginia State Committee, 2014-2018
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Teaching/Trial & Appellate Advocacy Committee, 2009-Present
American Hospital Association
American Judicature Society
American Society of Law & Medicine
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Cabell County Bar Association (1977-2023)
Defense Research Institute (1979 to present)
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia:
President, 1988-89
Vice President, 1987-88
Treasurer, 1986-87
Secretary, 1985-86
Board of Governors, 1983-90
Executive Committee, 1983-89
Editor-In-Chief and Founder, Defense Trial Counsel Handbook,
1984-1987
Continuing Legal Education Program Director, 1983-86
Member, 1983 to Present
International Association of Defense Counsel
Member, 1987 to Present
Advocacy, Practice and Procedure Committee, 1987 - Present
Business Litigation Committee 1994 - Present
Drug Device and Biotech Committee, 1995 - Present
Editorial Board, Defense Counsel Journal, 1998 - 2022
Employment Law Committee, 1990 - Present
Medical Defense Committee and Health Law, 1987 - Present
Product Liability Committee, 1987 - Present
Toxic and Hazardous Substances Committee, 1995 - Present
State Membership Committee, Membership Chair, 2000 – 2012
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, (2013-20)
West Virginia State Bar:
Member, 1974 to Present
West Virginia Law Institute, 1988 to Present
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Board of Governors, 1980 to 1981
Founding Chairman, Committee on Law & Medicine, 1982 to 1985
Co-Chairman, Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions,
1985 to 1988
Committee on Specialization, 1980 to 1981
Committee on Civil Rules, 1976 to 1981
Committee on Public Understanding of the Law, 1976 to 1980
West Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Section:
Chairman, 1980 to 1981
Vice Chairman, 1979 to 1980
Secretary-Treasurer, 1978 to 1979
West Virginia Bar Association:
Committee on Judicial Administration and Legal Reform
 Joint Committee on Screening Medical Malpractice Cases,
1982 to 1985
Kentucky State Bar
1989 to present
FEDERAL COURT PRACTICE
United States Supreme Court (Admitted, 1978)
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
(Admitted, 1991)
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
(Admitted, 1974)
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
(Admitted, 2000)
United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
(Admitted, 1974)
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
(Admitted, 1974)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
(Admitted, 1991)
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
(Admitted Pro Hac Vice, 2012-2016)
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United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
(Admitted, 1995)
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (Admitted
Pro Hac Vice, 1991)
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York at
Buffalo (Admitted Pro Hac Vice, 2019-23)
STATE COURT PRACTICE
Licensed in West Virginia (1974-Present)
Licensed in Kentucky (1989-Present)
Admitted to practice in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
(1974)
Admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
(1989)
Admitted pro hac vice in Nash County, North Carolina (1975)
Admitted pro hac vice in Madison County, Illinois (1983)
Admitted pro hac vice in Alabama (Approximately 1997; 2000, 2005;
2020-22)
Admitted pro hac vice in the Fourth Judicial District Court of Hennepen
County, Minnesota (2013)
Admitted pro hac vice in Wise County, Virginia (2014-15)
Admitted pro hac vice in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware
(2015-17)
Admitted pro hac vice in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (2015-22)
Admitted pro hac vice in Franklin County, Illinois (2017-22)
Admitted pro hac vice in Montgomery County, Illinois (2017-22)
Admitted pro hac vice in Shelby County, Alabama (2019-21)
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Admitted pro hac vice in Palm Beach County, Florida (2020-21)
Admitted pro hac vice in St. Lawrence County, New York (2021-22)
WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COURT PRACTICE
State of West Virginia v. Kelly Paving (Kanawha County, Lead Counsel
for Kelly Paving; 2018-21)
Shell Equipment Company, Inc. v. McNeer, Highland, McMunn and
Varner, L.C. (Harrison County, Lead Counsel for Defendant, 2014-17)
WEST VIRGINIA MASS LITIGATION PANEL PRACTICE
In Re Rezulin Litigation (Co-Lead Counsel)
In Re Float Sink Litigation (Lead Counsel)
In Re Zoloft (Liaison Counsel)
In Re Asbestos
CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE
Successful Defense of USA v. Arch A. Moore, Governor of the State of
West Virginia, United States District Court for the Southern District of
West Virginia. (1975)
Multiple State Court cases in Kanawha and Cabell Counties, West
Virginia. (1974 to 1992)
Multiple Grand Jury Representations relating to commercial and
environmental investigations. (1974 to 2019)
Consultant to the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney. (2014 to 2017)
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS
Statewide Policy Boards and Commissions
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
-Chairman (2017-2021)
- Vice Chairman (2016-2017, 2021 to Present)
-Commissioner, (2017-2021) [Appointed by Governor Justice]
-Commissioner, (2013-2017) [Appointed by Governor Tomblin]
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West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority Board of Directors
(2017-23)
-Vice Chairman, (2021-23)
West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Foundation
-Member (2019-23)
-Vice Chairman, 2021-22)
-Chairman, (2022-23)
West Virginia Regional Technology Park Board of Directors
-Member, (2017-21)
West Virginia Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher
Education (2018-19) [Appointed by Governor Justice]
-Chair, Subcommittee on Collaborations
West Virginia Higher Education Interim Governing Board
-Chairman Pro-Tem (2001)
-Vice Chairman (2000-2001)
- Member, [Appointed by Governor Wise]
University System Board of Trustees of West Virginia
-Member (1997-2000) [Appointed by Governor Underwood]
Marshall University
Interim President (2005)
o Successful cooperation with West Virginia University and
interaction with the West Virginia Legislature and Governor
Manchin that resulted in the enactment Senate Bill 603 that
modified the West Virginia Code and authorized public-
private financing of capital projects; restoration of curriculum
authority to both Universities and authorized private
investment of University funds previously held by the State of
West Virginia; operational and academic flexibility for the
University.
o Appointed new deans in the Lewis College of Business, the
College of Education, the School of Journalism and Mass
Communications and the College of Health Sciences.
o Successfully engaged in fund raising on behalf of the Marshall
University Foundation.
o Actively interacted with West Virginia’s Congressional
Delegation to secure funding for University projects and
maintenance of Pell Grant funding for eligible students.
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o Expansion of the Pt. Pleasant Campus that facilitated a
substantial increase in the enrollment.
o Convened multiple forums to receive input from the faculty in
Huntington, South Charleston and Pt. Pleasant.
o Convened multiple forums with the students in Huntington,
South Charleston and Pt. Pleasant to receive their input.
o Initiated the first electronic communications with the student
body to report on campus issues.
o Negotiated a contract for a seven game football series with
West Virginia University.
o Secured funding for a new television studio for use by WPBY
and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
o Modified the Buck Harless Student Athlete Academic
Advising Program to establish greater accountability.
o Established a relationship with the Huntington Black
Ministerial Association to expand awareness of the value of
higher education within the African-American community.
o Hired a football coach following Coach Pruett’s retirement.
o Initiated discussions with a private entity to evaluate
feasibility of constructing the Recreation Center and new
dormitories through private financing.
o Initiated contact with Hollywood regarding the filming of a
feature film regarding the Marshall University football team.
o Met with the Charleston Gazette Publisher, Managing Editor
and Editorial Board to address inequitable coverage and
charges to Marshall University.
o Authorized financing to the Marshall University Forensic
Science Center to build out its empty space.
o Established the Presidential Art Gallery.
o Authorized the initiative that resulted in the Marshall
University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Orthopedic
Residency.
o Established the Leadership Program Fellowship
Board of Advisors (2000-2001)
Board of Governors (2001-2004, 2005 – 2013)
-Vice Chairman (2001-2002)
-Chairman, Academic Committee (2001-2004)
-Chairman, Athletic Committee (2005-2009)
-Finance, Audit & Facilities Committee (2009-13)
-Appointed by Governors Wise, Manchin and Tomblin.
Champions Advisory Committee to the Athletic Director
-Member 2022-Present
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Lewis College of Business
-Presentation of Expert Witness Economic Evidence (2016)
Honors Program
-Guest Lecturer re: Nature v. Nurture (2011-13)
Financial Support for the Benefit of Higher Education
-Secured $3,200,000 from Class Action Settlement for the benefit
of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
Pharmacy School
-Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Law and Ethics (2012-2020)
West Virginia University
College of Law Visiting Committee
-Chairman (1993-94)
-Member (1990-94, 2005-2009)
-Guest Lecturer at College of Law (1976-Present)
-Jessup Cup Team Judge (2019-2021)
-Guest Lecturer at College of Law Continuing Legal Education
Seminars (1978-2016)
Beijing University School of Medicine
Guest Lecturer, under the auspices of the Eisenhower Citizen Ambassador
Program, Seminar presented to the Faculty regarding Resolution of
Medical-legal Disputes in the United States (1991)
University of Kentucky
Guest Lecturer, Graduate School, Department of Kinesiology and
Health Promotion. (2011)
University of Maryland College of Law
Guest Lecturer at Baltimore Campus regarding Appellate Advocacy
(2012)
Temple University School of Medicine
Guest Lecturer, Timberline Series regarding Medical Malpractice and
Health Care Risk Management (1988-89)
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL APPOINTMENTS
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of West Virginia
Represented the West Virginia State Board of Education in Pauley v.
Bailey (renamed Tomblin v. Gainer), a 23+ year case regarding the
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Constitutionality of West Virginia Public Education Financing
Litigation [aka The Recht Decision]. (1998 to 2002)
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of West Virginia
Represented the West Virginia Board of Regents regarding Marshall
University Stadium Litigation. (1992 to 1995). [Engineering &
architecture malpractice claims.]
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE APPOINTMENTS
West Virginia Health Care Planning Commission Task Force on Quality
of Care and Practice Liability (1992)
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS APPOINTMENTS
Faculty, West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference (2004)
-Guest Lecturer regarding products liability, medical malpractice
trial practice and evidentiary topics .
Faculty, West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference (2003)
- Guest Lecturer regarding products liability.
Faculty, West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference (1991)
-Guest Lecturer regarding products liability and evidence.
West Virginia Judicial Ethics Hearing Board [Lawyer Member]
(1981-85)
Co-Chairman, Product Liability Pattern Jury Instruction Committee
(2000-01)
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Adjunct Faculty, School of Pharmacy (2012 to 2021)
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY JOAN C. EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, (2004 to Present)
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family & Community
Health, (1997 to Present)
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ARBITRATION APPOINTMENTS
Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers (1991-95)
Participated in 12 Arbitrations as counsel for various commercial and
brokerage entities (1989 to present)
FEDERAL JUDICIARY APPOINTMENT
Civil Justice Expense and Delay Reduction Advisory Group for the
United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
(1991)
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Honorary Member of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of
Medicine Alumni Association (2009)
Benchmark Litigation Star (2013 to 2021)
International Who’s Who for Product Liability Defense in 2012 (one of
only four lawyers selected in the State of West Virginia)
Chambers U.S.A. [Band 1, General Commercial Litigator],
(2009 to Present)
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (Inducted, 2009)
The Best Lawyers in America (1997-Present):
“Bet The Company” Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions-Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Products Liability Litigation – Defendants
Labor & Employment Litigation
2014 Charleston, WV “Lawyer of the Year” Litigation – Labor &
Employment
West Virginia Super Lawyers (2006-Present)
West Virginia’s Top Ten, Ranked 3rd in the State (2012-2022)
Business Litigation Super Lawyer
Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
Fellow, West Virginia Bar Foundation (Inducted, 2005)
Teaching Award, American Academy of Family Physicians (1996)
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Teaching Award, Marshall University School of Medicine Department of
Family and Community Health (1993)
Distinguished Service Award, Mountain State Bar Association (1987)
Distinguished Faculty Award, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
(1986)
Outstanding Member Award, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
(1985)
Distinguished Service Award, YMCA of Huntington (1985)
Mountaineer Teaching Award, West Virginia University College of Law
(1983)
Distinguished Young Men of America (1979, 1980 & 1981)
Outstanding West Virginian Award (1976)
REPORTED OPINIONS—HIGHEST WEST VIRGINIA and KENTUCKY APPELLATE
COURTS
Potter v. Bailey & Slotnick, PLLC, 2022 WL 1715164 (W. Va. 2022)
State ex rel West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company v. Salango, 246 W.
Va. 9, 866 S.E.2d 74 (2021)
State ex rel Hope Clinic LLC v. McGraw, 245 W. Va. 171, 858 S.E.2d 221
(2021)
State ex rel West Virginia Department of Transportation v. Kaufman,
2019 WL 1468584 (2019)
American General Life Ins. Co. v. DRB Capital, LLC, 562 S.W.3d 916
Ky. Supreme Ct. 2018)
J.C., by and through Michelle C. v. Pfizer, Inc., 240 W. Va. 571, 814
S.E.2d 234 (2018)
M.M. by and through Jeanette M. v. Pfizer, Inc., 239 W. Va. 876, 800
S.E.2d 806 (2017)
American General Life Ins. Co. v. DRB Capital, LLC. 2017 WL 2491662
(Ky. Ct. App. 2017).
State ex rel Almond v. Murensky, 238 W. Va. 289, 794 S.E.2d 10 (2016)
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State ex rel J.C. v. Mazzone, 235 W. Va. 151, 772 S.E.2d 336 (2015)
In re Irivbogbe, 2014 WL 2404312 (Supreme Court of Appeals of W.
Va.)
State ex rel J.C. v. Mazzone, 233 W. Va. 457, 759 S.E.2d 200 (2014)
In W. Va. ex rel. N. River Ins. Co. v. Chafin, 233 W. Va. 289, 758 S.E.2d
109 (2014)
Burnworth v. George, 231 W. Va. 711, 749 S.E.2d 604 (2013)
State ex rel Discover Financial Services v. Nibert, 231 W. Va. 227, 744
S.E.2d 625 (2013)
Coleman ex rel Estate of Coleman v. Hackney, 2013 WL, 3184922, 2013
W. Va. Lexis 736 (2013)
(Supreme Court of Appeals of W. Va.)
McDonald v. City Hospital, Inc., 227 W. Va. 707, 715 S.E.2d 405 (2011)
(Amicus Curiae)
White v. Wyeth, 227 W. Va. 131, 705 S.E.2d 828 (2010)
Peters v. Rivers Edge Mining, Inc., 224 W. Va. 160, 680 S.E.2d 791
(2009) (Amicus Curiae)
Heartland, L.L.C. v. McIntosh Racing Stable, L.L.C., 219 W. Va. 140,
632 S.E. 2d 296 (2006)
Davis v. Eagle Coal and Dock Co., 220 W. Va. 18, 640 S.E. 2d 81 (2006)
168 L. Ed.2d 262, 2007 U.S. LEXIS 7531 (U.S. June 11, 2007)
Morris v. Crown Equipment Corp., 219 W. Va. 347, 633 S.E.2d 292,
Prod. Liab. Rep. (CCH) P 17, 632 W. Va. (2006)
Gibson v. Northfield Ins. Co., 219 W. Va. 40, 631 S.E. 2d 598 (2005)
In re: Tobacco Litigation, 218 W. Va. 301, 624 S.E. 2d 738 (2005)
Calhoun v. Traylor, 218 W. Va. 154, 624 S.E. 2d (2005)
Gibson v. Northfield Ins. Co., 219 W. Va. 40, 631 S.E.2d 598 (2005)
Calvert v. Scharf, 217 W. Va. 684, 619 S.E.2d 197 (2005)
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State ex rel. Mantz v. Zakaib, 216 W. Va. 609, 609 S.E.2d 870 (2004)
Rose ex. rel Rose v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co., 215 W. Va.
250, 599 S.E.2d 673 (2004)
In re: Tobacco Litigation, 215 W. Va. 476, 600 S.E.2d 188 (2004)
In re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation v. Hutchison, 214 W. Va. 52, 585
S.E.2d 52 (2003)
Estate of Verba v. Graphery, 210 W. Va. 30, 552 S.E.2d 406 (2001)
(Amicus Curiae)
In Re West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, S.E. 2d, 2001, WL 1818442, (W.
Va. Cir. Crt. 2001)
Glover v. St. Mary's Hospital of Huntington, Inc., 209 W. Va. 695, 551
S.E.2d 31 (2001)
Sheetz v. Bowles Rice McDavid & Love, 209 W. Va. 318, 547 S.E.2d 256
(2001)
Verba v. Graphery, 210 W. Va. 30, 552 S.E.2d 406 (2001) (Amicus
Curiae)
Moore v. St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc., 208 W. Va. 123, 538
S.E.2d 714 (2000)
DeVane v. Kennedy, 205 W. Va. 519, 519 S.E.2d 622 (1999) (Amicus
Curiae)
Dolen v. St. Mary's Hospital of Huntington, Inc., 203 W. Va. 181, 506
S.E.2d 624 (1998)
Walters v. Fruth Pharmacy, Inc., 196 W. Va. 364, 472 S.E.2d 810 (1996)
Harrison v. Davis, 197 W. Va. 651, 478 S.E.2d 104 (1996)
Staten v. Dean, 195 W. Va. 57, 464 S.E.2d 576 (1995)
County Commission of Boone County v. Hill, 194 W. Va. 481, 460 S.E.2d
727 (1995)
Boyle v. Boyle, 194 W. Va. 124, 459 S.E.2d 401 (1995)
Johnson v. Nedeff, 192 W. Va. 260, 452 S.E.2d 63 (1994)
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Birthisel v. Tri-Cities Health Services Corp., 188 W. Va. 371, 424 S.E.2d
606 (1992)
Rogers v. Rogers, 185 W. Va. 102, 405 S.E.2d 235 (1991)
Pasquale v. Ohio Power Co., 186 W. Va. 501, 413 S.E.2d 156 (1991)
Mullett v. City of Huntington Police Pension Board, 186 W. Va. 488, 413
S.E.2d 143 (1991)
Committee on Legal Ethics of West Virginia State Bar v. Morton, 186 W.
Va. 43, 410 S.E.2d 279 (1991)
State v. Merritt, 183 W. Va. 601, 396 S.E.2d 871 (1990)
Hicks v. Wilson, 182 W. Va. 660, 391 S.E.2d 350 (1990)
Gilman v. Choi, 185 W. Va. 177, 406 S.E.2d 200 (1990)
Morris v. Boppana, 182 W. Va. 248, 387 S.E.2d 302 (1989)
Hatcher v. Narcise, 180 W. Va. 20, 375 S.E.2d 198 (1988)
Craig v. City of Huntington, 179 W. Va. 668, 371 S.E.2d 596 (1988)
Cline v. Jumacris Mining Co., 177 W. Va. 589, 355 S.E.2d 378 (1987)
Wayne County Bank v. Hodges, 175 W. Va. 723, 338 S.E.2d 202 (1985)
Vincent v. Preiser, 175 W. Va. 797, 338 S.E.2d 398 (1985)
Craft v. Rice, 671 S.W.2d 247 (Ky. 1984)
Sydenstricker v. Unipunch Products, Inc., 169 W. Va. 440, 288 S.E.2d
511 (1982)
Napier v. Plymale, 167 W. Va. 372, 280 S.E.2d 122 (1981)
Hinkle v. Martin, 163 W. Va. 482, 256 S.E.2d 768 (1979)
Bradley v. Appalachian Power Co., 163 W. Va. 332, 256 S.E.2d 879
(1979)
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REPORTED OPINIONS—FEDERAL COURTS OF APPEALS AND DISTRICT COURT
E.D. v. Pfizer, Inc. 722 F.3d 574 (2013)
Smith v. Bayer Corp., (In Re Baycol Prods. Litig.), 593 F.3d 716 (8
th
Cir.
2010)
Medical Assurance of West Virginia, Inc. v. U.S., 233 Fed. Appx. 235,
2007 WL 1203584 (2007) (Amicus Brief)
Huff v. J.H. Fletcher & Co., 113 F.3d 1232 (4th Cir. 1997)
Shaffer v. J.H. Fletcher & Co., 83 F.3d 416 (4th Cir. 1996)
Baber v. Hospital Corporation of America, 977 F.2d 872 (4th Cir. 1992)
Connors v. Link Coal Co., Inc., 970 F.2d 902 (D.C. Cir. 1992)
Vincent v. Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc., 881 F.2d 1070 (4th Cir.
1989) [Legal Malpractice]
Superior Pocohontas Coal Co. v. Island Creek Coal Co., 840 F.2d 11
(4th Cir. 1988)
Sharples Coal Corp. v. Commercial Union Ins. Co., 818 F.2d 29 (4th Cir.
1987)
In re: A.H. Robbins Co., Inc., 828 F.2d 1023, 93 A.L.R. F. 93 (4th Cir.
1987)
Stapleton v. Ashland Oil, Inc., 774 F.2d 622 (4th Cir. 1985)
Wilner v. Horne’s Inc., 1975 U.S. App LEXIS 13908 (4
th
Cir. 1975)
Prashaw v. Titan Mining Corporation, 2022 WL 364698 (N.D, NY 2022)
Corotoman v. Central West Virginia Regional Airport, 582 F. Supp.3d
383 (2022)
Reeves v. Wayne County Board of Education, 2021 WL 5752942 S.D. W.
Va. 2021)
Reeves v. Wayne County Board of Education, 2021 WL 5710099 (S.D. W.
Va. 2021)
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Reeves v. Wayne County Board of Education, 2021 WL 5417396 (S.D. W.
Va. 2021)
Sammons v. Wayne County Commission, 2021 WL 5417393 (S.D. W. Va.
2021)
Sammons v. Wayne County Commission, 2021 WL 5417388 (S.D. W. Va.
2021)
In re Corotoman, Inc. 2021 WL 439042 (S.D. W. Va. 2021)
Reeves v. Wayne County Board of Education, 2021 WL 1758708 (S.D. W.
Va.)
Reeves v. Wayne County Board of Education, 2020 WL 6688863 (S.D. W.
Va.)
Swintelski v. American Medical Systems, Inc. 521 F. Supp.3d 715 (S.D. FL
2021)
Webb v. Paine, 515 F.Supp.3d 466 (S.D. W. Va. 2021)
Crum v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2021 WL 211502 (S.D. IN
2021)
Olivia Aguilar v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2020 WL 6504323
(W.D. WA 2020)
Puldon v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2020 WL 6870864 (S.D. FL
2020)
Geraci v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2020 WL 3100854 (W.D. WA
2020)
Langlois v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 462 F.Supp.3d 1 D. MA.
2020)
Wright v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2020 WL 13556187 (W.D. OK
2020)
Villarreal v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2020 WL 4390372 (C.D.
CA 2020)
Haywood v. Carretta Minerals, LLC, 2020 WL 7364987 (S.D. W. Va.
2020)
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First Mercury Ins. Co. v. Monitronics Int’l., Inc., 2017 WL 190098 (S.D.
W. Va.)
Tucker v. Momentive Performance Materials USA Inc., 2016 WL 8252929
(S.D. W. Va.)
In re Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation,
2015 WL 4067981 (S.D. W. Va.)
Pauley v. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., 2014 WL 2112920 (S.D. W. Va.)
West Virginia ex rel. McGraw v. Bristol Myers Squibb Co., 2014 WL
793569 (D. N.J.)
J.C. ex rel. Cook v. Pfizer, Inc., 2014 WL 495455 (S.D. W. Va.)
In re Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation, 299
F.R.D. 502 (S.D. W. Va.)
In re Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation,
2014 WL 186869 (S.D. W. Va.)
Almond v. Pfizer, Inc., 2013 WL 6729438 (S.D. W. Va.)
Dynes v. American Medical Systems, Inc., 2013 WL 6022264 (S.D. W.
Va.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2013 WL 12181705
(W.D. Pa.)
Harper v. Bayer Corp., (In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig.), 2013 U.S.
Dist. LEXIS 42093 (S.D FL 2013)
Quinones v. Bayer Corp., (In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig.), 2013 U.S.
Dist. LEXIS 42093 (MDL S.D FL 2013)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49139 (MDL
S.D FL 2013)
Emplr. Teamsters-Local Nos. 175/505 Health & Welfare Trust Fund v.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co., 2013 WL 360011 (S.D. W. Va.)
Bristol Myers Squibb Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21589 (S.D. W. Va.
2013)
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In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176329 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 154290 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
J.C. ex rel Cook v. Pfizer, Inc., 2013 WL 4442518, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
136791 (S.D. W. Va. 2012)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930445
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930444
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930443
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930404
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930403
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930401
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930400
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930402
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930399
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930398
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930389
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930388
(W.D. Pa.)
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Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930386
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930384
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930383
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930382
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930381
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930362
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930361
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930313
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 129303656
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930365
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930363
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930286
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930285
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930283
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930278
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930277
(W.D. Pa.)
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Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930275
(W.D. Pa.)
Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. North River Ins. Co., 2012WL 12930273
(W.D. Pa.)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 152428 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 133485 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 126222 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 121658 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 118344 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98524 (MDL
S.D FL 2011)
In re C.R. Bard, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98420 (MDL S.D. W. Va.
2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93404 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81974 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71479 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69998 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 68646 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
Atchison v. Novartis Pharms. Corp, 2012 WL 851114, U.S. Dist. LEXIS
37697 (S.D. W. Va.)
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Atchison v. Novartis Pharms. Corp, U.S. Dist. LEXIS 33384 (S.D. W.
Va.)
In re Am. Med. Sys., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15755 (MDL S.D. W.
Va. 2012)
Baisden v. Alpha & Omega Coal Corp., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9893
(S.D. W. Va. 2012)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 153181 (MDL
S.D FL 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89698 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 76522 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 76280 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 80447 (MDL
S.D FL 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74044 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74042 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74038 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74011 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Clark v. Bayer Corp. (In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig.), 2011 U.S. Dist.
LEXIS 73318 (MDL S.D FL 2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56157 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56041 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
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Hines v. Wyeth Pharms, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 55149 (MDL S.D
W. Va. 2011)
Keffer v. Wyeth, 791 F. Supp.2d 539 (MDL S.D W. Va. 2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54992 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Keffer v. Wyeth, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51793 (MDL S.D W. Va. 2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50651 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42917 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Keffer v. Wyeth, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 40355 (MDL S.D W. Va. 2011)
Royce v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 40257 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. v. Bayer Corp., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38012
(MDL S.D FL 2011)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30300 (MDL
S.D FL 2011)
Michael v. Wyeth, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6703 (MDL S.D W. Va.
2011)
Dzik v. Bayer Corp. (In re Yasmin & Yaz), 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
136983 (MDL S.D. IL 2010)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 754 F. Supp.2d 1331 (MDL S.D FL
2011)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 140204(MDL
S.D FL 2010)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 139968 (MDL
S.D FL 2010)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 128951 (MDL
S.D FL 2010)
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In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 123964 (MDL
S.D FL 2010)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 116929 (MDL
S.D FL 2010)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig. v. Bayer Corp., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
116894 (MDL S.D FL 2010)
Marsden v. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 100215
(S.D. WV 2009)
Marsden v. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93654
(S.D. WV 2009)
Roney v. Gencorp., 2009 LEXIS 85816 (S.D. W. Va. 2009) .
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85553 (MDL
S.D FL 2009)
Roney v. Gencorp., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84859 (S.D. W. Va. 2009)
Roney v. Gencorp., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83651 (S.D. W. Va. 2009)
Southeast Laborers Health & Welfare Fund v. Bayer Corp., 655
F.Supp.2d2d 1270 (MDL S.D. FL 2009)
Roney v. Gencorp. 654 F. Supp.2d 501 (S.D. W. Va. 2009) (S.D. W. Va.
2009)
Hall v. Martin Engineering Co., 597 F. Supp. 2d 651 (S.D. W. Va. 2009)
Osborne .v. King, 570 F. Supp. 2d 839 (S.D. W. Va. 2008)
In re Trasylol Prods. Liab. Litig., 545F. Supp.2d 1357 (MDL S.D FL
2010)
Perry v. Tri-State Chrysler Jeep, LLC, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 33218
(S.D. W. Va. 2008)
Roney v. Gencorp., 2006 WL 1582363 (S.D. W. Va. 2008)
Osborne v. King, 570 F.Supp.2d 839 (S.D. W. Va. 2008)
McDonald v. Unicare Life & Health Ins. Co., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
3859 (S.D. W. Va. 2008)
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White v. Wyeth, Inc. (In Re Prempro MDL), 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
23237 (MDL E.D. AK 2007)
White v. Wyeth, Inc. (In Re Prempro MDL), 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
18514 (MDL E.D. AK 2007)
Roney v. Gencorp, 431 F. Supp. 2d 622 (S.D. W. Va. 2006)
Cline v. Hanby, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90469 (S.D. W. Va. 2006)
Baisden v. Bayer Corp., 275 F. Supp. 2d 759 (2003)
In re Baycol Prods. Liab. Litig., 287 F. Supp.2d 1379 (MDL D. Minn.
2003)
Mantz v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10123
(S.D. W. Va. 2003) [Class Action]
Reynolds v. Ultimate Health Services, Inc., 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS
28609 (S.D. W. Va. 2002)
McCallister v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., 164 F. Supp. 783 (S.D. W. Va.
2001)
West Virginia-Ohio Valley Area I.B.E.W. Welfare Fund v. American
Tobacco Co., 188 F.R.D. 425 (S.D. W. Va. 1999)
West Virginia Laborers’ Pension Trust Fund v. Philip Morris, Inc., WL
964983 (S.D. W.Va. 1998)
American States Ins. Co. v. Fishes Hot Dog Huntington, Inc., 1999 WL
33510174 (S.D. W. Va. 1999)
Moore v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17486
(S.D. W.Va. 1998)
West Virginia-Ohio Valley Area I.B.E.W. Welfare Fund v. American
Tobacco Co., 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15016 (S.D. W. Va. 1999)
West Virginia-Ohio Valley Area I.B.E.W. Welfare Fund v. American
Tobacco Co., 29 F. Supp.2d 733 (S.D. W. Va. 1998)
Scott v. Taco Bell Corp., 892 F. Supp. 142 (S.D. W.Va. 1995)
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Hurst v. St. Mary’s Hospital of Huntington, Inc., 867 F. Supp. 435 (S.D.
W.Va. 1994)
Alpha Welding & Fabricating, Inc. v. Todd Heller, Inc., 837 F. Supp. 172
(S.D. W.Va. 1993) [Engineering]
Vincent v. Reynolds Memorial Hosp., Inc., 141 F.R.D. 436, 23 Fed. R.
Serv. 3d 1293, (N.D.W. Va. 1992) [Legal Malpractice]
Superior Pocahontas Coal Co., Inc. v. Island Creek Coal Co., 657 F.
Supp. 796 (S.D.W.V. 1987)
BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
“Healthcare Professional Licensing Boards,” Chapter 45 in MEDICAL
LEGAL HANDBOOK (Juris Publishing Inc., October, 2018)
“Destructive and Nondestructive Testing or Examination” (to be
published in the IADC DEFENSE COUNSEL TRAINING MANUAL (Spring,
2016)
“Joint Defense Agreements,” ADVOCACY IN THE 21
ST
CENTURY
published by International Association of Defense Counsel (Fall, 2001)
"Civil Litigation" Chapter, WEST VIRGINIA PRACTICE HANDBOOK
(Michie Company, 1988)
LAW REVIEW ARTICLES AND NATIONALLY PUBLISHED MONOGRAPHS
“Resurrecting, The Dormant Defenses: Assumption of Risk, Patient
Negligence, Avoidable Consequences and Winning The Medical
Malpractice Case,” 1997 Defense Research Institute Medical
Malpractice Monograph 8 (Chicago, 1997)
“Medication Malpractice Claims, Culprits and Defenses,” 16 Am.J. of
Trial Advocacy 65 (1992) Updated and expanded version reprinted
in 42 Defense Law Journal 315 (1993)
"Communication in the Courtroom, Jury Instructions," 85 W. Va. L. Rev.
5 (1982)
"The Law of Medical Malpractice in West Virginia," 82 W. Va. L. Rev.
251 (1979)
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INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
“Peters v. Rivers Edge Coal Company --- Behold A Dangerous
Employment Law Intersection” IADC Labor & Employment
Committee Newsletter (July 2009) [Employment]
“Learned Intermediary Doctrine Survives for Another Year,” IADC
Drug, Device and Biotech Committee Newsletter (January, 1998)
“Psychiatric Malpractice: Defense Considerations When the Patient
Commits Suicide,” IADC Medical Negligence Newsletter (July,
1997)
“The Product Modification and Alteration Defense: Considerations and
Strategies,” IADC Product Liability Newsletter (April, 1997)
PERIODIC LITERATURE PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES
“Litigation Power—The Art of Motion Practice—A Litigator’s Best
Friend,” The West Virginia Lawyer, p. 34, (July-September 2013)
"Medication Malpractice," 10 Professional Liability Newsletter,
Houston, Texas (December, 1988)
“Automobile Litigation, Comparative Negligence, Multiple Tortfeasors,
Contribution and Third Party Claims,” 1 (4) The West Virginia
Lawyer 20 (October, 1988)
"We The Jury," a short story, The West Virginia Lawyer 36 (November,
1987)
"Informed Consent and the Emergency," 5 Professional Liability
Newsletter 1 (Houston, Texas) (1983)
"Proof of Damages," 6 W. Va. State Bar Journal 52 (1980)
"Utilizing Discovery," YLS Newsletter, (February, 1980)
"Comparative Negligence," YLS Newsletter, (November, 1979)
"Mandolidis - First Impression and Second Thoughts,” The Advocate,
(April, 1979)
"Ethics Committee Changes - Enough or Too Much?" West Virginia
State Bar Journal (1978)
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HIGHER EDUCATION SEMINARS
“Ethics & Creativity,” Marshall University Research Corporation
Symposium Panel, April 20, 2022
“Pharmacy Ethics & Disciplinary Enforcement Actions and Jail;”
presented to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Second Year
Class, (2014-20)
“Becoming a Successful Forensic Economic Expert”, Marshall University
Lewis College of Business (April 7, 2015)
“Who, What, Where, Why & How a Pharmacist Can Get Sued or Hurt;”
presented to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Second Year
Class, (November 10, 2014)
“Expectations and Intersections: Presidents and Boards” presented at the
West Virginia Board of Governors Higher Education Summit (August 1,
2014)
“Nature v. Nurture - The Criminal Mind and the American System of
Justice” Marshall University Honors College presented at the Marshall
University Forensic Science Center, Huntington, WV (October 9, 2012)
“Appellate Advocacy,” – University of Maryland College of Law,
Baltimore MD (April 12, 2012)
“Nature v. Nurture--Why and How Professionals Fail Themselves and
Others” Marshall University Honors College presented at the Marshall
University Forensic Science Center, Huntington, WV (November 29,
2011)
“Intercollegiate Athletics – The Intersection of the Board, President,
Athletic Director & The Law” – University of Kentucky, Department of
Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Lexington, Kentucky (February, 2011)
“The Predicate Act of Persuasion” – Marshall University, College of Arts
& Sciences Legal Communications Course (September, 2008)
“Medical Malpractice 101: A Trial Simulation” — Mock Trial —
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, (May, 2007)
“Risk Management Issues for the Family and Sports Medicine Doctor,”
Marshall University Family Medical Conference (November, 2005)
“Legal Obligations (and Perils) Related to the Practice of Medicine”
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (July, 2004)
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“Medical Malpractice 101: A Trial Simulation” — Mock Trial —
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (April, 2004)
“Litigating the Medical and Hospital Malpractice & Product Liability
Case” — Mock Trial — Marshall University School of Medicine (March,
2001)
“Primer on Contracts and Commercial Transactions,” Marshall
University School of Medicine Senior Seminar (August, 2000)
“Professionalism, Harassment & Abuse: The Interface of Common
Sense, Law and Ethics,” Marshall University School of Medicine Senior
Seminar (July, 2000)
“Diagnostic Malpractice,” Marshall University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine Annual Medico-Legal Seminar (September, 1999)
“Medical Malpractice Mock Trial,” Marshall University School of
Medicine, Family Practice Residency (March, 1997)
“Defense of Medical and Hospital Malpractice Litigation,” Lugar Trial
Advocacy Program ~ West Virginia University College of Law
(November, 1996)
“How to Avoid Family Medicine Malpractice,” Marshall University
School of Medicine (June, 1996)
“Primary Care Malpractice: Lay and Nursing Staff Issues,” Marshall
University School of Medicine (September, 1995)
“Emergency Medicine/Product Liability Mock Trial,” Marshall
University School of Medicine (March, 1995)
“Masters In Trial, Obstetrical Malpractice Mock Trial,” American Board
of Trial Advocates Seminar at West Virginia University School of
Medicine (March, 1995)
"Malpractice Primer for Family Practice Physicians," Marshall
University Medical School (February, 1994)
"Physician-Patient Communications," Marshall University School of
Medicine (September, 1992)
"Medical Malpractice Mock Trial," Marshall University School of
Medicine Family Practice Residency Program (February, 1992)
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"A Medical Malpractice Primer," Marshall University School of
Medicine (September, 1991)
"A Docudrama Trial of a Medical Malpractice Case," Marshall
University School of Medicine (July, 1991)
"Medical Malpractice Workshop," West Virginia University College of
Law (February, 1991)
"Opening Statements," Marilyn E. Lugar Trial Advocacy Seminar, West
Virginia College of Law (September, 1989)
"Law of Sports Medicine," Marshall University Medical School Second
Annual Sports Medicine Conference (December, 1983)
"Legal Aspects of Infection Control," Marshall University Medical
School Infectious Disease Conference (November, 1983)
“Opening Statements,” Marilyn E. Lugar Trial Seminar, WVU College of
Law (October, 1983)
"Surgical Malpractice - How to Avoid It," Marshall University Medical
School (October, 1981)
"The Opening Statement - Trial Tactics Seminar," West Virginia
University College of Law (February, 1981)
"Proof of Damages In A Personal Injury Case," Marilyn E. Lugar/West
Virginia State Bar - College of Law CLE Seminar, Morgantown,
West Virginia (September, 1980)
"Written Persuasion - The Lost Art of Legal Advocacy," West Virginia
University College of Law Marilyn E. Lugar Seminar Series
(September, 1979)
“Trial Advocacy Seminar,” West Virginia University College of Law
Marilyn E. Lugar Seminar Series (September, 1979)
"Cross Examination Techniques in a Criminal Case," West Virginia
University College of Law Student Trial Lawyers Association
Seminar (September, 1978)
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PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SEMINAR EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
“Ethical Consequences—What Defense Lawyers and Other Lawyers Do
and Fail to Do,” W. Va. Continuing Legal Education 36
th
Annual
Mountaineer CLE Series (September 5, 2015)
“Rules 801, 803 & 804 Hearsay and the Exceptions to Hearsay Can Be
Valuable Tools for a Prosecutor” presented to professional staff of
the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for Cabell County, West Virginia,
and (November 7, 2014)
“Opening Statements by a Prosecuting Attorney;” presented to
professional staff of the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for Cabell
County, West Virginia, (August 22, 2014)
“Ethical Hail Marys – Perspectives on What Defense Lawyers Do That
They Should Not Do” West Virginia Continuing Legal Education
Seminar – WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV (September 4,
2011)
“Workplace Litigation ~ An Emerging Intersection Between Products
liability and Mandolidis” – West Virginia Continuing Legal
Education -- Litigation 2010, Canaan Valley Lodge, Davis, West
Virginia (February 19-20, 2010)
“Expert Witness Reports – The Boundary Lines for the Case” Defense
Trial Counsel Young Lawyers Committee – Expert Witness
Workshop, Charleston, West Virginia (October 17, 2008)
“Current Status of Gentry Analysis in West Virginia–Updating and
Understanding The Law of Expert Witness Testimony,” West
Virginia State Bar/College of Law Continuing Legal Education
Seminar Book, Morgantown, West Virginia (September 23, 2005)
“Rule 404(b): What is Admissible,” West Virginia State Bar/College of
Law Continuing Legal Education Seminar Book, Morgantown, West
Virginia (September 18, 2004)
“Motion Practice in The United States District Courts Situate In West
Virginia,” West Virginia State Bar/College of Law Continuing Legal
Education Seminar Book, Morgantown, West Virginia (October 10,
2003)
“Analysis And Perspectives Regarding The 2003 Significant Statutory
Changes To The Medical Professional Liability Act, W. Va. Code §
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55-7B-1 et seq.” West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference,
Snowshoe, West Virginia (May 9, 2003)
“A Candid Commentary and Examination of the Amended Medical
Professional Liability Act and Selected Medical Malpractice
Topics,” West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference, Charleston, WV
(May 9, 2002)
“A Trial Lawyer's Commentary on Justice Cleckley's Legacy - Standard
of Review,” Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Annual
Handbook (June, 1997)
“Expert Witness Strategic Considerations: Qualification and Exclusion
in West Virginia,” Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Annual
Handbook (June, 1996)
“The Law of Expert Witness Qualification and Exclusion in West
Virginia,” West Virginia State Bar Litigation Seminar Handbook
155 (February, 1996)
“Managing the Evidence and Making the Appellate Record: Strategic
Considerations for Motions in Limine, Objections, Motions to Strike,
and Post Trial Motions,” 1995 West Virginia State Bar CLE Trial
Seminar Handbook 85 (February, 1995)
“Winning Through Discovery,” Mountain State Bar, Annual Meeting
CLE Handbook (May, 1994)
“Spoliation of Evidence in Product Liability Cases,” 1994 Defense Trial
Counsel of West Virginia Handbook and Cabell County Bar Association,
Myrtle Beach Seminar Handbook (March, 1994)
“West Virginia Refines Wrongful Discharge Cause of Action in 1992,”
Cabell County Bar Association Myrtle Beach Seminar (March,
1993) [Employment]
“Checklists and Buzz Words for Human Resource Managers in West
Virginia's Litigious Healthcare Environment - Avoiding The
Wrongful Discharge,” West Virginia Hospital Human Resources
Association Seminar Handbook (April, 1992) [Employment]
“Management's Rights in West Virginia's Litigious Environment,” West
Virginia Hospital Association Seminar Handbook (October, 1991)
[Employment]
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“Communications in a Litigious Society,” Marshall University Medical
School Seminar Handbook (September, 1991)
"How to Avoid Malpractice Litigation," Temple University Timberline
Medical-Legal Conference Handbook (January, 1989)
"Minimizing the Personal Injury Damage Claim," Mountain State Bar
Seminar Handbook (December, 1988)
"Ethical and Malpractice Pitfalls for the Litigator," Cabell County Bar
Association Myrtle Beach Seminar Handbook (November, 1988)
"Civil Motion Practice from A Defense Perspective," College of Law
C.L.E. Book (September, 1988)
"Theories of Defense and Multiple Party Considerations," College of
Law C.L.E. Handbook (October, 1987) [Product Liability]
"The Medical Professional Liability Act of 1986: New Procedural and
Evidentiary Requirements for Proof and Defense of Medical
Malpractice Claims in West Virginia,” 3 Defense Trial Counsel
Handbook 544 (1987)
"Mandolidis - Where Have All the Claims Gone,” 3 Defense Trial
Counsel Handbook 529 (1987) [Employment]
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL-LEGAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
“Historical Realities and Predictions about Future Litigation against West
Virginia Health Care Professionals”
West Virginia State Medical Association (August, 2007)
“Dental Litigation,” West Virginia State Dental Association, (July, 2005)
“Surgical Malpractice,” American College of Surgeons, West Virginia
Chapter (May, 2005)
“Risk Management and Employment Law Update,” St. Mary’s Hospital
Medical and Dental Staff (July, 1999) [Employment]
“Sexual Harassment Mock Trial,” Boyd County, Kentucky Dental
Society (February, 1996) [Employment]
“Sexual Harassment in the Dental Office,” Cabell County Dental Society
(February, 1995) [Employment]
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“Obstetrical Risk Management Hazards,” Raleigh County Medical
Society (November, 1994)
"Perinatal Risk Management," Raleigh County Medical Society
(September, 1994)
"Legal Aspects of Documentation," Putnam General Hospital Medical
and Nursing Staffs (April, 1992)
"The Law of Informed Consent," Surgical Section of St. Mary's Hospital
(March, 1990)
"Risk Management for Physicians," Temple University Timberline
Winter Medical Legal Conference (January, 1989)
"Medical Malpractice Law for the Physician," Temple University
Summer Timberline Medical Legal Conference (June, 1988)
"Informed Consent - Alternatives and Options," Medical Staff, St. Mary's
Hospital (April, 1984)
"Anesthesia Malpractice," West Virginia Anesthetist Association
(November, 1983)
"Incident Reports and Medical Records," St. Mary's Hospital Nursing
Staff (September, 1982)
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
“Perspectives on What Defense Lawyers Do That They Should Not Do”-
West Virginia Continuing Legal Education 36
th
Annual Mountaineer
CLE Series Seminar, WVU College of Law (September 5, 2015)
“The Increasingly Perilous Legal Malpractice Climate and Its Evidentiary
Intersection with the Rules of Professional Conduct” - West Virginia
Continuing Legal Education “Litigation 2014” Seminar, Canaan
Valley (February, 2014)
“Municipal Home Rule in West Virginia” Continuing Legal Education
Seminar – West Virginia Municipal Attorneys Association,
Charleston, WV (January 30, 2012)
“Ethical Hail Marys – Perspectives on What Defense Lawyers Do That
They Should Not Do” West Virginia Continuing Legal Education
Seminar – WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV (September 4,
2011)
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“Strategic Intersection of Products Liability and Mandolidis Deliberate
Intent Litigation” - West Virginia State Bar Trial Seminar, Canaan
Valley (February, 2010) [Product Liability, Employment]
“Expert Witness Reports – The Boundary Lines for the Case” Defense
Trial Counsel Young Lawyers Committee – Expert Witness
Workshop, Charleston, West Virginia (October, 2008) [Product
Liability]
“The Impact of the State and Federal Law on the Use and Admissibility
of Their Testimony – Legal & Strategic Consideration” – West
Virginia State Bar CLE, Huntington, West Virginia (August, 2007)
“Maximizing the Power of the Expert Witness” – West Virginia Trial
Lawyers Association 2006 Annual Conference, Charleston, West
Virginia (June, 2006)
“Appellate Case Preparation” – West Virginia Mutual Insurance
Company Defense Panel Forum, Charleston, West Virginia
(November, 2005)
“Current Status of Gentry Analysis in West Virginia–Updating and
Understanding the Law of Expert Witness Testimony,” West
Virginia State Bar/College of Law Seminar, Morgantown, West
Virginia (September, 2005) [Product Liability]
“The Rule 404(b) War at the Supreme Court of Appeals,” West Virginia
State Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Morgantown, West
Virginia (September, 2004) [Product Liability]
“Federal Court Motion Practice for First Timers (And Grizzled
Veterans),” West Virginia State Bar Continuing Legal Education
Seminar, Morgantown, West Virginia (October, 2003)
“Analysis And Perspectives Regarding The 2003 Significant Statutory
Changes To The Medical Professional Liability Act, W. Va. Code §
55-7B-1 et seq.” West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference,
Snowshoe, West Virginia (May, 2003)
“Proposed Medical Professional Liability Statutory Changes –A Panel
Discussion,” Kanawha County Bar Association Seminar (February,
2003)
“A Candid Commentary and Examination of the Amended Medical
Professional Liability Act and Selected Medical Malpractice
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Topics,” West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference, Charleston, WV
(May, 2002)
“Employment Law Update,” St. Mary’s Hospital Senior Management and
Staff (April, 1999) [Employment]
“Defining and Defending the Peer Review Privilege,” Lorman Business
Seminar (September, 1997)
“Expert Witnesses: Daubert and Its Progeny,” West Virginia State Bar
Litigation Seminar (February, 1996) [Product Liability]
“Making the Appellate Record - Considerations for the Trial Lawyer,”
West Virginia State Bar Trial Seminar, Canaan Valley (February,
1995)
“Strategic Considerations for Handling Serious Bodily Injury Cases,”
Nationwide Insurance Company, ACE Group Presentation in
Columbus, OH (August, 1994)
"Winning Through Discovery," Mountain State Bar Association, Annual
Meeting, Bluefield WV (May, 1994)
"Spoliation of Evidence in Product Liability Cases," Cabell County Bar
Association Myrtle Beach Seminar (March, 1994) [Product
Liability]
"Masters in Trial, Automobile Crash Mock Trial,” American Board of
Trial Advocates Seminar. Charleston WV (June, 1993)
"Wrongful Discharge Weakened: Management Regains Its Right to
Terminate Employment," Cabell County Bar Association Myrtle
Beach Seminar (March, 1993) [Employment]
"Confidentiality of Medical Records: Third Party Access," Lorman
Business Center, Inc. Seminar, Charleston WV (April, 1992)
"A Primer on West Virginia's Wrongful Discharge Law," Cabell County
Bar Association Myrtle Beach Seminar (March, 1992)
[Employment]
"Mistakes That Defense Lawyers Make," Defense Trial Counsel of West
Virginia (June, 1991)
"Comparative Negligence," West Virginia Spring Judicial Conference
(May, 1991)
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"Minimizing Damages through an Effective Opening Statement," Cabell
County Bar Association Seminar (November, 1989)
"Competence, Communication & Case Management," (Speaker and
Seminar Chairman) West Virginia State Bar - WVU College of Law
Legal Ethics Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Charleston
(January, 1989) and Morgantown (February, 1989)
"Tips for Minimizing Damages," Mountain State Bar Association
Bluefield Seminar (December, 1988)
"Lawyer As Target: Ethical and Malpractice Traps for the Civil
Litigator," “Legal Ethics Seminar,” Cabell County Bar Association
Seminar (November, 1988) [Product Liability]
"Advanced Concepts in Civil Motion Practice," West Virginia State Bar,
College of Law (September, 1988)
"Advanced Course for Medical Malpractice Litigation," West Virginia
State Bar - WVU College of Law (September, 1987)
“Opening Statements,” Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Annual
Convention (June, 1987)
"Medical Malpractice Workshop," Defense Trial Counsel of West
Virginia Annual Convention (June, 1987)
“Bad Faith Litigation,” West Virginia State Bar Annual Convention,
(May, 1987)
"Comparative Negligence, Multiple Tortfeasors, Contribution, Indemnity
and Third Party Practice in Automobile Litigation," West Virginia
State Bar - WVU College of Law Seminar (September, 1986)
"Medical Professional Liability Act of 1986," West Virginia State Bar -
WVU College of Law Seminar (December, 1986)
"Medical Malpractice Workshop," Defense Trial Counsel of West
Virginia Annual Convention (June, 1985)
"Mandolidis - Old Claims and New Statute," Mountain State Bar
Association Annual Meeting (June, 1985) [Employment]
"Insurance Bad Faith Claims," West Virginia Claims Association Annual
Meeting (August, 1984)
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"Closing Arguments," West Virginia State Bar - WVU College of Law,
CLE Seminar, Canaan Valley (January, 1984)
"Selected Closing Argument Problems," West Virginia State Bar - WVU
College of Law, CLE Seminar (September, 1983)
"Personal Injury Damages - A Defense Lawyer's Perspective," West
Virginia State Bar - WVU College of Law, CLE Seminar (February,
1983)
"Informed Consent," West Virginia State Bar - WVU College of Law,
CLE Seminar (October, 1982)
"Jury Instructions in a Products Liability Case," West Virginia State Bar,
WVU College of Law, CLE Seminar (September, 1982) [Product
Liability]
"The Mandolidis Problem," Jenkins, Fenstermaker, Krieger, Kayes &
Farrell Insurance Seminar, Huntington WV (May, 1982)
[Employment]
"Mandolidis - What Does It Mean," West Virginia State Bar Bridge the
Gap Seminar (May, 1982) [Employment]
"Medicine in the Courtroom," West Virginia State Bar - Cabell County
Legal Secretaries Seminar (March, 1982)
"Commercial Litigation Damages," West Virginia State Bar - WVU
College of Law, CLE Seminar (September, 1982)
"Product Liability," West Virginia State Bar- Cabell County Legal
Secretaries Seminar (April, 1981) [Product Liability]
"Proof of Damages," West Virginia State Bar and WVU College of Law
CLE Seminar (September, 1981 and February, 1981)
"Medical Malpractice," West Virginia Legal Secretary - Paralegal
Seminar (April, 1981)
"Mandolidis and Beyond," West Virginia State Bar Annual Convention
(May, 1981) [Employment]
"Breach of Contract - Presentation of Damage Evidence," West Virginia
State Bar and College of Law CLE (September, 1981)
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"Products Liability and Comparative Negligence - Strange Bedfellows,”
West Virginia State Bar, CLE Seminar, Morgantown, West Virginia
(September, 1980) [Product Liability]
"Comparative Negligence," Cabell County Legal Secretaries Association
Seminar (March, 1980)
"Proof of Damages," West Virginia State Bar Seminar, South
Charleston (March, 1980)
"Preparation of a Personal Injury Case," West Virginia State Bar Bridge
the Gap Seminar, Charleston, West Virginia (May, 1980)
"Comparative Negligence," Cabell County Bar Association Seminar
(September, 1979)
"Employee - Employer Suits After Mandolidis v. Elkins Industries,”
West Virginia University College of Law (2nd Annual Update of the
Law, (December, 1979) [Employment]
"Effective Pretrial Discovery," National Association of Legal Assistants
Annual Seminar (September, 1978)
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS TO CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
“An Update on Employment Law for the West Virginia Employer” -
Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce (March, 2004)
[Employment]
Cecil H. Underwood Civil Justice Symposium, Public Education,
Charleston, West Virginia (November, 2002)
"Catastrophic Injuries & Product Liability Litigation: A Primer for the
Product Manufacturer in the 1990's," National Safety Council, San
Diego, CA (October, 1994) [Product Liability]
"Jordan and Sabrina Marsh Trial Docudrama," Tri-State Leadership
Law & Justice Day (June, 1992)
"Human Resource Conclave Re: Avoiding the Wrongful Discharge Claim
in West Virginia's Litigious Healthcare Environment," West Virginia
Human Resources Association Seminar (April, 1992) [Employment]
"Mandolidis: Questions and Answers," West Virginia Safety Council
(September, 1982) [Employment]
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"Comparative Negligence - A Preview and Forecast," Huntington Tri-
State Claims Association (March, 1980)
"Update on the Law of Negligence," Huntington Tri-State Claim
Association (October, 1977)
CIVIC, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Advisory Board of Directors, June Harless Center for Rural Health
(2016-Present)
Board of Directors, PROMOTE (Promoting Rural Opportunities thru
Marshall University Outreach Team Efforts), Marshall University
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (2008-Present)
Board of Directors, REFS (Rezulin Endocrinology Fellowship Support
Fund, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
(2008-Present)
Snowshoe Institute Advisory Board (2005)
Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center Board of
Directors (2005-07) [Engineering]
Advantage Valley Board of Directors (2005) [Engineering]
Chemical Alliance Zone Board of Directors (2005) [Engineering]
Honorary Co-Chairman of Board of Directors Harmony Institute
Marshall University (2005)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
YMCA Youth League Soccer
President (1979-86)
Coach (1979-86; 2001-02)
Referee (1981-86)
Little League Baseball
President, League 6 (1988 -90)
Publisher, League 6 Newsletter (1988-90)
Church League Basketball
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Coach (1987-96)
Soccer Referee Officiating
NISOA Collegiate Level (1985-89)
West Virginia High School Soccer Official (1984-88)
Huntington Museum of Art
Co-Chairman, Charitable Auctions (1979-82)
Open Door Campaign (1980)
Marshall University Alumni Association
Board of Directors (1978-81, 1985)
Marshall University Artist Series
Advisory Board of Directors (1978-80)
Cabell-Wayne Arthritis Foundation
Board of Directors (1979-80)
Executive Committee (1979-80)
Chairman, Financial Development (1979-80)
Guyan Golf & Country Club
President (1995-96; 2003-04; 2014-15)
Vice President (1994 - 95; 2003; 2013-14)
Board of Trustees (1993 - 97; 2003-04; 2010-Present)
LAW SCHOOL HONORS, OFFICES & CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jessup International Law Moot Court Appellate Competition
World Champion (1973) (Great Britain vs. USA)
United States National Champion (1973)
<Team Captain, 1973-74
Undefeated Regional Finalist (1974)
National Moot Court Competition
<Team Captain, 1973-74
West Virginia University College of Law
Senior Class President (1973-74)
Moot Court Board
<Chief Justice (1973-74)
<Member (1972-73)
Law Review (1972-73)
Student Ethics Committee Member (Elected, 1972-73)
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 Corporations Book Award (Highest grade in the Class) (1973)
Baker Cup Moot Court Appellate Competition Finalist (1972)
Mountain, West Virginia University Ranking Men’s Honorary (1974)
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE HONORS & OFFICES
Student Government
President of Student Body (1967-68)
Executive Cabinet (1966-67)
Student Senator (1964-66)
University Cabinet
First Student Member (1967-68)
Intercollegiate Forensics
Pi Kappa Delta Honorary
Debate Team
R.O.T.C.
Distinguished Military Graduate
Scabbard & Blade Leadership Honorary
Drum & Bugle Corps
Omicron Delta Kappa, University Leadership Honorary (1966-68)
Who’s Who in America Colleges and Universities (1966-68)
THE ROBE, Marshall’s Ranking Men’s Honorary (1966-68)
MARCO, University Mascot (1966-68)
Marshall University Resident Director, South (now Holderby) Hall
(1968-69)
UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
Ralsten, LTD (Men’s Clothing Store (1965-68)
Sears Roebuck (Marking Room, Loading Dock and Men’s Clothing at
Christmas (1964-67)
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MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army Active Duty, Transportation Corps (1969-71)
Fort Eustis, VA
Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot, KY
First Lieutenant (1970-71)
Second Lieutenant (1969-70)
MOTION PICTURE CREDITS
Executive Producer, “Cam Henderson: a Coach’s Story” (2006)
Extra, WE ARE MARSHALL (2006)
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Higher Education Policy Commission Vote Regarding Reauthorization of
Alderson Broaddus University, TALKLINE, Metro News Radio Network (July
13, 2023)
The Financial Crisis in Higher Education, WVRC Media, Clarksburg WV, (July
18, 2023)
(Rev. 07/23)