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This month Bailey & Wyant enjoyed all the activity September brought our way.
Mr. John Fuller and Mr. Chuck Bailey attended the West Virginia Chamber's Annual Meeting & Business Summit at The Greenbrier early this month. There was a sense of optimism among business leaders that WV economy is going to pick up. Many businesses in attendance were planning to invest in the state. Predominately those who associated with oil & gas business spoke about the multiple pipeline projects that were in plan for the state. Some of the projects have seen approval from regulatory authorities and others are waiting for approval. The consensus at the meeting was that that there was even an uptick in coal production and coal opportunities. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Fuller were able to meet and connect with many business leaders, to determine how the firm might assist in economic growth and expansion.
The WV Chambers began the conference discussing how to make West Virginia irresistible to business, featuring The Hon. Mitch Carmichael, President of the WV State Senate and The Hon. Tim Armsted, Speaker of the WV House of Delegates.Topics of discussion at the Business Summit included International Trade, Natural Gas Opportunities, Small Business and Tourism and their impact on WV. Attendance to the weekend was exceptional, with special guest speakers including Senator Joe Manchin III and Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Governor Jim Justice and high profile guest speaker U.S. Vice President Mike Pence who spoke to President Trump's plan for tax reform.
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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. Old Colony in Teays Valley hosted Mr. Slotnick this month, and he has another seminar scheduled next week. If you're interested in booking Mr. Slotnick as a guest speaker, please contact our office.
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Bailey & Wyant attends The Women Rainmakers Seminar
Unaiza Riaz and Meghann Ferguson attended the ABA Women Rainmakers Seminar this month on behalf of Bailey & Wyant. Our ladies came prepared for the storm of WV women attorneys with the Bailey & Wyant umbrella.
The seminar encouraged networking within the community of strong female attorneys in this area while focusing on Niche Marketing. Our ladies explored how Niche Marketing works with professionals who helped identify techniques to help develop business and reach clients.
Unaiza is a Charleston native who has joined the Bailey & Wyant team as an Associate.
She received her Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law in 2017, and will be sworn in as a member of the Bar in October, 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.
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.
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 gained legal experience by clerking for Jones Law Group, PLLC in the summer of 2015. And she became part of our team in the summer of 2016 when she clerked for Bailey & Wyant's Charleston office.
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WVU College of Law's Dean's Partners Gala
Mr. Chuck Bailey attended the WVU College of Law's Dean's Partners Gala in Morgantown earlier this month. The event was an honor and an opportunity for WVU College of Law to give thanks to its new and previous Dean's Partners. The occasion provided an environment to enjoy good conversation with good company.
The WVU College of Law is proud to serve as the state's law school, and the support from the Dean's Partners allows them to do what they do is critically important. In this time of great need, it's imperative that the state's legal profession stand united, which was very much on display at this year's gala.
The associate dean of the WVU College of Law commended the commitment and support of alumni and staff, and appreciated their level of pride in their school and it's continued work in the state of West Virginia.
Above: Mr. Bailey is pictured with Gregory Bowman, Dean of WVU College of Law
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Jason P. Pockl is an Associate in Bailey & Wyant,
PLLC's Wheeling office.
He is a native of Wheeling, West Virginia, where he currently resides with his wife and children. Jason graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Jason then pursued a career in the juvenile justice field managing residential treatment centers in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Jason graduated from Duquesne University School of Law in 2006. Jason is admitted to the West Virginia State Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court of the Northern District of West Virginia, the United States District Court of the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jason practices in the fields of civil litigation, insurance litigation, construction claims, employment claims, property damage claims, premises liability claims, and governmental tort claims.
Jason also represents and provides counsel to local small business in the Wheeling area. Jason is highly involved in his community. He is currently serving as the President of the Wheeling Area Soccer Association and FC Wheeling United Soccer Club, is a licensed soccer coach and has coached several successful teams. He is a member of St. Alphonsus Church and the Knights of Columbus.
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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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