1981, West Virginia; U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
ISLN:
903671826
Areas of Practice (3)
Commercial Real Estate
Litigation
Personal Injury
Peer Reviews
2.9/5.0(4 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
2.9/5.0
Analytical Capability
2.9/5.0
Judgment
2.8/5.0
Communication
2.9/5.0
Legal Experience
2.9/5.0
3.8/5.0
Rated
by a Of Counsel
on 09/22/11
in Asbestos Litigation
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