We are looking forward to an early Spring!! Now that is something to get excited about in our corner of the world. The flowers and foliage of Spring are beautiful here in West Virginia and especially Huntington, and remind us of the many new opportunities for growth that are all around us.

New clients, new matters, new friends and new attorneys have made 2008 in a word (or two) – very exciting!! Low interest rates mean loans and new construction for many of our clients. Bo Sweeney and Gary Matthews, two of our attorneys with construction litigation experience, provide a brief update on Form Construction Project Contracts. They led a statewide seminar on this topic several months ago and are happy to share their insights with you.

Tom Scarr, who heads our litigation group, and Catherine Johnston, one of our legal assistants, have joined to give us the latest on electronic discovery. Litigation nearly always is expensive, and data storage for our clients is a key part of their business. Who doesn’t have data stored on a computer in some form or fashion? When litigation and data storage mix, the courts have a lot to say about it.  Tom and Catherine’s article is a must read.

Finally, we all have said at one time or another, “That will never happen to me!” Nick Mayo, one of our estate lawyers, encourages us to do some planning and give our families a very special and valuable gift -- our wishes.

What else would you like to see in our newsletter? Give me a call or send me a note. We would enjoy hearing from you - and wish you an early, and exciting, Spring.