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Attorney Robert P. George, Of Counsel to Robinson & McElwee PLLC and Princeton University’s McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, received the Presidential Citizens Medal at a ceremony at the White House on December 10. A distinguished constitutional scholar, George is the director of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and a member of the US President’s Council on Bioethics. Last spring he received the Heritage Foundation’s $25,000 Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship for embodying the virtues of America’s founders.

Clarksburg member and Litigation chair, Steve Gandee, was inducted into the 2008 class of the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame at Glenville State College on Saturday, May 19. Gandee, known as “Reno” to his teammates and friends, is a native of Clendenin, West Virginia and Herbert Hoover High School . He graduated from Glenville State College in 1982. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a member of the football and baseball teams.

Dave Yaussy (Chair, Energy & Environment) may not be the biggest liar, but he is the bigger liar. While his tall tale didn't net him the coveted "Golden Shovel Award," he did place second in the popular Liars Contest held during West Virginia's 32nd annual Vandalia Gathering. The popular event is hosted by Goldenseal Magazine. The top three winners receive cash prizes with the first place winner receiving the Golden Shovel trophy. Winners stories will be published in a future edition of Goldenseal.

Robinson & McElwee PLLC is pleased to announce that Christopher L. Hamb has become a member of the firm effective January 1, 2008. Mr. Hamb, a graduate of Hobart College and Vermont Law School, practices in the firm's litigation department. Mr. Hamb is primarily involved in civil litigation in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels; his practice also involves corporate transactions and acquisitions, banking and real estate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hamb practiced at The Law Office of William E. Hamb.'

Richard W. (Rick) Gallagher, a member in the firm's Clarksburg office, has been apointed to serve on the thirty-two member board of trustees for Ohio Valley University. The university is a private, liberal arts college located in Vienna, WV. Mr. Gallagher has practiced law for over twenty-five years and is experienced in a wide body of legal matters; he is past counsel to the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association.

Robinson & McElwee has announced that five Charleston-based attorneys have been recognized by their peers as West Virginia Super Lawyers. Law & Politics magazine compiles the annual list and selects candidates through surveys, professional achievement, and internal research. Lawyers throughout West Virginia were asked to nominate the best attorneys they’ve personally observed in action. The attorneys named were: David K. Higgins (Business/Corporate) Joseph M. Price (Employment & Labor) Timothy M. Miller (Civil Litigation Defense) Douglas C. McElwee (Real Estate)

Robinson & McElwee was honored by The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia at the recent Corporate Council for the Environment dinner held April 27 at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston. The firm was recognized, with other leaders in West Virginia's business community, for its continued support of the organization and conservation efforts in the state. William Porth, the firm's assistant managing member, accepted the award on the firm's behalf. Firm member Rob Lannan sits on the Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia.

Dave Higgins will be re-elected to serve on Charleston's City Council this May. Dave had no opposition in the primary nor does he have any opposition in the general election. This will be his second four year term as the councilman from Ward 15 which is the South Hills area of Charleston.