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News & Media
January 18, 2008
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.'
December 31, 2007
David Higgins, a member in Robinson & McElwee's Corporate Department, and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 30, has been appointed to the following House committees: Banking & Insurance, Constitutional Revision and Government Organization. Higgins, a Fayetteville native, is also a member of the Charleston City Council and chairman of West Virginia Racing Thunder. He is also a trustee of the Craik-Patton House Foundation
November 15, 2007
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.
September 21, 2007
As part of its longstanding commitment to the arts, Robinson & McElwee was pleased to co-sponsor, along with DOW, Tony Bennett at The Clay Center. Hailed as an "extraordinary evening" the legendary performer pleased the audience with American standards, jazz and pop favorites.
September 17, 2007
Woodward/White, Inc. has announced their list of Best Lawyers in America for 2008. Congratulations to Joe Beeson, Dave Higgins, Rob Lannan, Tim Miller, Bill Porth and Joe Price for their inclusion.
August 27, 2007
Robinson & McElwee will sponsor its first Employer Advocate Seminar on Sept. 12 at the South Charleston Ramada Plaza Hotel.
This free, half-day seminar will feature three panel discussions about the ways businesses can prepare for requests to produce electronic information, including e-mails, word processing documents, and financial data, as well as the upcoming open market for workers compensation insurance and employment practices litigation.
June 29, 2007
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)
June 15, 2007
Five Robinson & McElwee attorneys were recognized in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers:
David K. Higgins: Corporate/Commerical
Timothy M. Miller: Environment
Douglas C. McElwee: Real Estate
Joseph M. Price: Labor & Employment
David L. Yaussy: Environment
April 30, 2007
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.
April 17, 2007
On April 16, Governor Joe Manchin III announced that David Higgins would fill the 30th District West Virginia House of Delegates seat formerly held by Jon Amores.
The governor praised Higgins for his contributions to West Virginia as a community leader and city council member.
Higgins will be sworn in during a ceremony in the House chamber at the West Virginia State Capitol on April 18.
March 26, 2007
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.
February 20, 2007
Robinson & McElwee PLLC is happy to welcome Riley Romeo, William Marcum and Ryan Kennedy to the firm as associates. All are graduates of the WVU College of Law.
Romeo, a Charleston native, and Marcum, a native of Logan, WV, will practice in the firm's Charleston office. Romeo will work in the litigation department, Marcum in the firm's corporate department.
Kennedy, a Clarksburg native, is returning to his hometown after practicing in Pittsburgh. He will practice in the corporate department of the firm's Clarksburg office.
February 20, 2007
As part of Robinson & McElwee's ongoing wellness initiative, employees of Robinson & McElwee, joined forces today to "Go Red for Women" in support of a national campaign sponsored by the American Heart Association. Like millions of Americans, RAM employees are wearing red today to raise awareness about heart disease in women, and to encourage women to take charge of their heart health.
January 3, 2007
Robert George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Of Counsel to Robinson & McElwee PLLC, has been awarded the 2006 Sidney Hook Memorial Award by the National Association of Scholars in recognition of outstanding contributions to academic freedom and excellence.
