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Arthur M. Standish

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.A. California State University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


Arthur M. Standish
Member

Arthur M. Standish
Member

Art Standish's practice focuses primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate, commercial transactions, and commercial litigation. His experience includes virtually every facet of bankruptcy law, with extensive experience in commercial and transactional work.  He leads the firm’s Creditor’s Rights Team.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Brings nationwide experience in creditor workouts representing creditors ranging in size from local banks and lending institutions to regional and national corporations. He has representing creditors in West Virginia, Texas, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky
  • Obtained a thorough understanding of secured transactions involving both real and personal property through 26 years of legal experience in commercial transactions, which includes working as a title agent with four national title agencies.
  • Acquired an acute knowledge of all aspects of creditors’ rights in bankruptcy by serving as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the past 20 years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1990
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Committee on Bankruptcy, West Virginia State Bar

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Board Member, Friends of the Kanawha Trestle Trail, Inc.
  • Board Member, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
  • The Optimist Club of Charleston
  • Charleston Area Alliance
  • Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
  • Leadership West Virginia, 1996

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Mr. Standish has participated as a speaker at numerous West Virginia CLE and private seminars concerning bankruptcy and commercial matters.