Robinson & McElwee Recognized by Chambers USA 2019 Guide

Robinson & McElwee has been named among the leaders in West Virginia business law in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, with three practice groups recognized and three individual attorneys ranked as prominent practitioners in their fields.

When interviewed on Robinson & McElwee’s strengths, clients describe the group as an “excellent team,” adding that it is “very strong due to the personal attention and detail in all aspects.” Such feedback, from clients and peers, earned the firm and its attorneys rankings for:  

Douglas McElwee, Real Estate (Band 1)

Joseph Price, Labor & Employment (Band 1)

Kent George, Real Estate (Band 1) and Corporate/Commercial (Band 2)

Real Estate (Band 2)

Labor and Employment (Band 4)

Corporate/Commercial (Band 3)

About Chambers USA

Chambers USA ranks leading law firms and lawyers by carrying out thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients. The rankings are based on such criteria as legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment to the client.  Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research.


Robinson & McElwee Welcomes New Associate

Robinson & McElwee is pleased to announce that Jack Willems has joined the firm.  Mr. Willems will practice out of the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.

Mr. Willems practice is concentrated on real estate, trusts, corporate agreements and general business law.  Prior to joining Robinson & McElwee, Mr. Willems worked as an attorney in Wheeling, West Virginia where he gained extensive experience drafting title opinions in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and supported clients by drafting legal memorandum concerning changes in oil and gas law and contract interpretation.

Mr. Willems received his JD from Harvard Law School, and he received a BA in Journalism and Political Science, with a minor in Economics from the University of Arkansas.