Law in the area of workers’ compensation differs from state to state, so when you’re defending workers’ compensation claims, it’s critical to work with an attorney who knows your state system through and through. West Virginia (WV) uses a three-tiered system to adjudicate workers’ compensation claims, starting with the Office of Judges (OOJ) and ending at the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The intermediate tier is known as the WV Workers’ Compensation Board of Review (BOR). This blog will detail the function of the BOR and how it affects employers in the Mountain State.

Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC is proud to announce that Charlotte Ann Hoffman Norris has been honored as the Best Lawyers® 2018 Litigation - ERISA “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston, WV’s metropolitan area. Based on peer evaluations, this award shows that Charlotte’s peers recognize her 26 years of exemplary work in the area of ERISA litigation in employment law as outstanding in that practice area.

Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, proudly announces that Best Lawyers® has recognized Thomas E. Scarr as the 2018 Charleston, WV Litigation - Construction “Lawyer of the Year.” This recognition is based on peer reviews, showing Tom’s skill in construction litigation in West Virginia has earned the respect of esteemed colleagues in this practice area. 

Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC is proud to announce that Stephen J. Golder, head of the Business Services Section, has been named the 2018 Charleston, WV Commercial Transactions and UCC “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America©. In addition to this prestigious title, Steve has previously been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® for his work in four additional business law practice areas: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law.

Many people in West Virginia (WV) and nationwide believe that having a simple will is all that is needed to prepare their estate. However, a simple will may not adequately cover the passing of all property and financial accounts to your heirs. You will want to work with a trust lawyer in WV to ensure you have a complete estate plan that includes not only a will but also any trust or other documents you need to effectuate your wishes.