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This month has been one for celebration - Nine Bailey & Wyant lawyers have been named in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America ®
Charles Bailey was recognized for his work in the practice of Employment Law and Management; David Wyant in Commercial Litigation; Marc Slotnick in Real Estate Law; Thomas Buck in Litigation and Labor and Employment. Alongside them are colleagues Josef Horter appreciated for his work in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation; David Schumacher for his work in Insurance Law, Diane Senakievich in Personal Injury Litigation; David Mincer for his work in Insurance Law and Employment Law Management; and H.F. Salsbury for his continued work in Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Litigation.
Bailey & Wyant is proud of its attorneys honored by this recognition, and congratulate them on a job well done. Bailey & Wyant provides aggressive and effective legal representation to clients through offices in Charleston, Wheeling and Martinsburg. Bailey & Wyant is ever mindful of each client's individual needs, goals and economic interests as they move forward in each case to reach the right resolution for the client.
Bailey & Wyant's litigation department focuses its efforts in representing individuals, businesses and government in a variety of claims, including general civil litigation and insurance defense, governmental liability, labor and employment law, product liability and personal injury, medical and other professional liability, education law, construction and design defect, administrative and regulatory law, environmental law and natural resources, insurance coverage and extra-contractual matters, and corporate litigation among others.
In addition to providing litigation-related services, Bailey & Wyant also serves as general counsel to several state and county agencies and commissions. Our experience and dedication in representing governmental agencies and officials is a source of pride for all of our attorneys.
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Bailey & Wyant Welcomes New Associate
Unaiza Riaz!
Unaiza is a Charleston native who has joined the Bailey & Wyant team as an Associate
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This month she was
sworn in as a member of the WV State Bar and as a practicing attorney of the United States District Court for the Southern District of WV.
Unaiza first became part of the Bailey & Wyant team in the summer of 2016 as a clerk for our Charleston office.
She received her Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law in 2017. She graduated cum laude from WVU, where she was in the Honors College, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with a minor in Environmental Economics.
During her time at the WVU College of Law, Unaiza participated in the General Law Clinic during her third year, where she gained experience with family law and contract matters. She worked as a teaching assistant for Professor Jessica Haught during her first year. She also received a CALI Award in Refugee and Asylum law during her time in law school.
Unaiza studied abroad in Paderno del Grappa, Italy during the summer of 2012 for a business and communications program. While studying abroad, she enjoyed experiencing the local food and spent her weekends travelling to different parts of Italy and Spain.
She has already taken advantage of all the opportunities Charleston has to offer, including attending events sponsored by the West Virginia Women Attorney's organization, which she is excited to become a member of. She is ready to attend many networking events on behalf of Bailey & Wyant, and excited to practice law with her fellow Bailey & Wyant attorneys. Her positive attitude and energy are a welcome addition to our Charleston office.
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Bailey & Slotnick provides seminar on Wire Transfer and Cyber Security
Unfortunately the incidents of wire fraud are on the increase locally and we all need to understand how it occurs, in order to prevent it. Bailey & Slotnick, PLLC takes cyber security seriously and is always on the lookout for possible fraud and hacking.
If you are from another realty company or mortgage company, Marc Slotnick is happy to come to
your next sales meeting. The issue is extremely important and your agents need to be aware.
If you're interested in having Mr. Slotnick attend a staff meeting as a guest speaker, please contact our office at 304-345-4222.
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Jordan K. Herrick is an Associate in Bailey & Wyant,
PLLC's Charleston office.
This month, Jordan
spoke up at the Charleston City Council Meeting about issues in his neighborhood. We are proud that he is a community advocate, continuing to be vigilant for his neighbors & his family's safety. Neighbors Taking Concerns to Charleston City Council
Jordan is originally from New Martinsville, West Virginia. He attended college at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, where he graduated cum laude and earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science. Jordan was an active member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity while at Marietta College. Jordan earned his J.D. from West Virginia University in 2009.
Jordan is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, and, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Jordan's area of practice focuses on personal injury and auto liability defense, as well as insurance coverage disputes and insurance bad faith litigation. Jordan also assists in representing the Kanawha County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Jordan is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Jordan has presented a
CLE on the West Virginia Open Governmental Proceedings Act.
Jordan taught Constitutional Law at George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia for the 2014-2015 school year. He was also listed as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016 and 2017.
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Our philosophy is simple. We provide aggressive and effective legal representation, while being ever mindful of each client's individual needs, goals, and economic interests. No matter how complex or novel, our focus in a case is always to reach the right resolution for our client.
To discuss your case, e-mail us ([email protected]) or give us a call at 304.345.4222 (Charleston) or 304.233.3100 (Wheeling).
Sincerely,
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
304-345-4222
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