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Michael S. Garrison

Michael S. Garrison

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48 Donley Street, Suite 800, P.O. Box 615, Morgantown, WV 26507-0615

Government Relations, Economic Development, Litigation and 2 more

About Michael S. Garrison

Michael S. Garrison is a lawyer practicing government relations, economic development, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Michael practices at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in Morgantown, WV.

Michael S. Garrison (Morgantown, West Virginia)

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Areas of Law

  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Other 2
    • Economic Development
    • Business

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, West Virginia
    1999, District of Columbia
    2011, Pennsylvania
    United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
    1996, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
    Memberships

    Affiliations

    •Guest Lecturer, The George Washington University, Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2009 - present
    •American Health Lawyers Association
    •American Bar Association
    •Member, Big East Conference Council of Presidents, 2007 - 2008
    •Member, Council of Presidents, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, 2007 - 2008
    •West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2003 - 2007
    •West Virginia University Alumni Association National Board, 2001 - 2007
    •Governor''s Commission on Governing in the 21st Century, 2004
    •Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, 2002 - 2007
    •Adjunct Professor, University of Charleston, College of Business/Pre-Law,1999 - 2000
    •Guest Lecturer, West Virginia University College of Law, Client Counseling and Mediation, 1998 - 1999

    Bar Fellowship
    for excellence in public service by the Council of State Governments, 2003
    •Selected by Student Government Association for outstanding contribution tostudents of West Virginia University

    Public Sector Experience
    •President, West Virginia University, 2007 - 2008
    •Chief of Staff to the Office of Governor Bob Wise, 2001 - 2003
    •Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue, 2001
    •Administrative Assistant, Office of Senator Robert C. Byrd, 1992

    News
    •FGH votes to team with Alecto Healthcare
    4/1/2014

    Spilman Helps Secure Important Ruling for United Hospital Center
    3/27/2014

    State high court reverses tax ruling against UHC
    3/27/2014

    WV Supreme Court of Appeals Reverses 2013 $1 Million Tax on United Hospital Center
    3/27/2014

    Supreme Court hears hospital taxation case
    1/30/2014

    Sides argue UHC property tax case at Supreme Court
    1/28/2014

    Spilman Wins Important Legal Battle for Health Care Client
    6/7/2013

    Court: FGH can appoint its own board
    6/6/2013

    W.Va. Court Ruling Clarifies Tax Exemptions For Businesses
    10/4/2012

    Spilman Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy As Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
    8/14/2011

    Publications
    •The Shale Play Today: March 2014
    3/31/2014

    Marcellus Fairway: The Play Today - Aug. 2011
    8/24/2011

    Spilman News Alert: Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
    8/14/2011

    FGH votes to team with Alecto Healthcare
    4/1/2014

    Spilman Helps Secure Important Ruling for United Hospital Center
    3/27/2014

    State high court reverses tax ruling against UHC
    3/27/2014

    WV Supreme Court of Appeals Reverses 2013 $1 Million Tax on United Hospital Center
    3/27/2014

    Supreme Court hears hospital taxation case
    1/30/2014

    Sides argue UHC property tax case at Supreme Court
    1/28/2014

    Spilman Wins Important Legal Battle for Health Care Client
    6/7/2013

    Court: FGH can appoint its own board
    6/6/2013

    W.Va. Court Ruling Clarifies Tax Exemptions For Businesses
    10/4/2012

    Spilman Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy As Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
    8/14/2011 Member:

    Affiliations
    •Guest Lecturer, The George Washington University, Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2009 - present
    •American Health Lawyers Association
    •American Bar Association
    •Member, Big East Conference Council of Presidents, 2007 - 2008
    •Member, Council of Presidents, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, 2007 - 2008
    •West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2003 - 2007
    •West Virginia University Alumni Association National Board, 2001 - 2007
    •Governor''s Commission on Governing in the 21st Century, 2004
    •Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, 2002 - 2007
    •Adjunct Professor, University of Charleston, College of Business/Pre-Law,1999 - 2000
    •Guest Lecturer, West Virginia University College of Law, Client Counseling and Mediation, 1998 - 1999

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    West Virginia University College of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    West Virginia University
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    Political Science and English Literature
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1968
    Fairmont, West Virginia, November 6, 1968

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