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Address
107 West Court Street, P.O. Drawer 585
Kingwood, West Virginia 26537 (Preston Co.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
4.7
out of 5
McNeer, Highland, McMunn and Varner, L.C. was established in 1913 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as Robinson and Robinson. History has seen the following firm name changes: 1935, Robinson and Stump; 1965, Robinson, Stump, Highland and Morgan; 1967, McWhorter, McNeer and Highland; 1974, McWhorter, McNeer, Highland and McMunn; 1976, McNeer, Highland and McMunn... and finally, since December 1995, McNeer, Highland, McMunn and Varner, L.C. Throughout the years, the firm has strived to bring professionalism and knowledge to its clients in all various facets of law. We have expanded our services over the years to meet the demands of our clientele, and are able to service our clients in and throughout the State of West Virginia, as well as in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Ohio. Currently, the firm has five offices strategically located throughout West Virginia. In addition to the Clarksburg office which continues to be the firm's central location, we have offices in Martinsburg, Parkersburg, Kingwood and Elkins. McNeer, Highland, McMunn and Varner, L.C. is well-known for meeting the challenges of its clientele in a very straightforward manner, while maintaining a close attorney-client relationship. The attorneys on staff provide dedication to detail and professionalism to each client in a variety of practice areas. Our attorneys are committed to teamwork, are dedicated researchers, and are creative in their approach to legal problems in the following areas: Civil Litigation (Personal and Business) Insurance Coverage Disputes Real Estate Issues Domestic Relations Mediation Appellate Practice Commercial Law and Transactions Criminal Matters Bankruptcy Corporate Matters General Practice Personal Injury / Wrongful Death Products Liability Professional Negligence and Malpractice Taxation Wills, Trusts and Estates. Statement of PracticeGeneral Practice in State and Federal Courts. Insurance, Corporation, Commercial, Labor, Probate, Real Estate, Coal, Oil and Gas, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Banking and Tax Law. Trials. Year Established: 1913
Firm Size: 24
Address107 West Court Street P.O. Drawer 585
Kingwood, WV 26537, (Preston Co.)
PhonePhone: 304-329-0773
Facsimile: 304-329-0595
Website
http://www.wvlawyers.com
Firm/Affiliate OfficesClarksburg, West Virginia: (Main Office) Empire Building - 400 West Main Street P.O. Drawer 2040 26302-2040. Telephone: 304-626-1100. Facsimile: 304-623-3035.
Elkins, West Virginia: One Randolph Avenue P. O. Box 1909 26241-1909. Telephone: 304-636-3553. Facsimile: 304-636-3607.
Martinsburg, West Virginia: 275 Aikens Center P.O. Box 2509 25402-2509. Telephone: 304-264-4621. Fax: 304-264-8623.
Parkersburg, West Virginia: 404 Market Street Suite 204 P.O. Box 1507 26102. Telephone: 304-422-7193. Facsimile: 304-422-7196.
(For complete biographical data on other personnel, see Professional Biographies at: Clarksburg, Martinsburg and Parkersburg, West Virginia)
James T. Dailey, Jr. (Senior Attorney) born Kingwood, West Virginia, February 19, 1925; admitted to bar, 1949, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia. Education: Potomac State College; University of Rochester; West Virginia University (A.B., 1947; J.D., 1949); Western Reserve University. Jim is a Senior Attorney in our Kingwood office. A lifelong resident of Kingwood, he graduated from Kingwood High School. Jim attended Potomac State College, the University of Rochester, and West Virginia University, where he graduated with an A.B. degree in 1947. He subsequently received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1949, and was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1949. Jim was also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia that same year. He entered private practice with his father, which he returned to after serving as prosecutor from 1953 to 1964, and serving as assistant prosecutor for eight years. Jim also partnered with Judge Lawrance Miller before he earned his seat on the bench. Preston County Bar Association, recently honored him for his 60 years of practice in Preston County. West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association, awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. In our Kingwood office, Jim focuses his area of practice on Consumer Litigation; Civil Litigation; Business Law; Commercial Law; Transactions; Corporate Law; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Defense; General Practice; Natural Resources; Energy Law; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Real Estate; Wills, Trusts and Estates. Jim's practice has ranged from small venues to federal court. Member: Preston County Bar Association (Past President); West Virginia State Bar (Former Member Board of Governors). Practice Areas: Consumer Litigation; Civil Litigation; Business Law; Commercial Law; Transactions; Corporate Law; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Defense; General Practice; Natural Resources; Energy Law; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Real Estate; Wills, Trusts and Estates.Email: James T. Dailey, Jr.
Mark E. Gaydos (Director) born Euclid, Ohio, March 18, 1961; admitted to bar, 1986, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia' 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Education: Allegheny College; West Virginia University (B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1983; J.D., 1986). Mark has been an attorney since 1986 when he graduated from West Virginia University College of Law. He is an equity director with the firm working out of the Kingwood Office of McNeer, Highland, McMunn and Varner, L.C. Mark maintains a active trial practice throughout the State of West Virginia. His primary areas of focus include personal injury, corporate and insurance defense, divorce, criminal, property litigation, and employment issues. He also enjoys working in the area of wills and estates. Mark has tried to verdict a significant number of cases over his 23 years as a trial attorney. The Kingwood Office serves the community needs of Preston and surrounding counties. As an established firm with roots in the community dating back 60 years, Mark takes pride in working for and with the local members of the community. He presently serves as President of the Kingwood Rotary Club and was recently appointed to serve as the Area VII Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7530. He participates yearly as a volunteer for the local Health Fair and the Buckwheat Festival. He also is an active bidder at the Future Farmers Auction where young members of the community sell their farm products. Mark lives in Morgantown where he is a member of the Monongalia Bar Association. He served as its President in 2005-2006. He also serves on the Brettwald Board of Directors for his neighborhood. As for professional organizations, Mark has been an active member in the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association where he made various presentations to the group, ATLA, the Monongalia and Preston County Bar Associations and the West Virginia State Bar. He is a member of Primerus. Mark has also participated as a judge for trial competitions at the West Virginia College of Law, was a guest panel member on the PBS program, THE LAW WORKS. He has made educational presentations to the Monongalia County Bar, the Marion County Bar and at various Continuing Legal Education programs in the areas of office management, insurance litigation and trial practice. Member: Monongalia County (President, 2005) and Preston County (Member, Scholarship Committee) Bar Associations; The West Virginia State Bar; West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Reported Cases: State ex rel. Rist v. Underwood, 206 W.Va. 258, 524 S.E.2d 179 (1999); Wehner v. Weinstein, 191 W.Va. 149, 444 S.E.2d 27 (1994); Lauderback v. Wadsworth, 187 W.Va. 104, 416 S.E.2d 62 (1992); Fullmer v. Swift Energy Co., 185 W.Va. 45, 404 S.E.2d 634 (1991). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Divorce; Domestic Litigation; Family Law; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage Defense; Insurance Liability; Insurance Litigation; Personal Injury; Products Liability; Trial Practice; Wrongful Death.Email: Mark E. Gaydos
Woodrow E. (Buddy) Turner (Associate) born Kingwood, West Virginia, October 17, 1974; admitted to bar, 2004, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia; 2005, Pennsylvania. Education: United States Coast Guard Academy (B.S., Government, 1996); West Virginia University School of Law (J.D., 2004). A native of Preston County, Buddy graduated in from Preston High School in 1992. During his senior year, Buddy won a nomination to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, for the Class of 1996. While at the Coast Guard Academy, Buddy was a member of the rugby team and was elected scrum captain. After graduating from the Coast Guard Academy in 1996, Buddy was commissioned an ensign in the United States Coast Guard and assigned to the USCGC Red Cedar in Portsmouth, Virginia. While stationed on the Red Cedar, Buddy served as training officer, navigator and operations officer and was awarded the Commandant's Letter of Commendation. In 1998, Buddy was assigned to the Radionavigation Division, Office of Aids to Navigation, United States Coast Guard Headquarters. While stationed at Coast Guard Headquarters, Buddy assisted in decommissioning the Omega navigation system, recapitalization of the Loran-C navigation system and expansion of the DGPS navigation system; he was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his service at Coast Guard Headquarters. In 2001, Buddy entered the West Virginia University College of Law as a member of the Class of 2004. Buddy was elected Class President of the Class of 2004 and was a member of the Republican Law Caucus and a member of the West Virginia University Law Review. He won the CALI award for Constitutional Law and Trial Advocacy and graduated Order of the Coif. Upon graduation from law school, he began his professional practice with Jackson Kelly, PLLC in their Morgantown, West Virginia, office. In 2007, Buddy returned home and joined the Kingwood office of McNeer. He is chairman of the Preston County Republican Executive Committee and treasurer of the Kingwood Rotary Club. Buddy's practice areas of law include general civil trial practice, including real estate litigation, family law, and criminal law. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Member: Monongalia County, Preston County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; West Virginia State Bar. [U.S. Coast Guard Commandant's Letter of Commendation; Coast Guard Achievement Medal]. Practice Areas: Litigation; Civil Litigation.Email: Woodrow E. (Buddy) Turner
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