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James C. Wright

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.S. Lock Haven University

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Recent Publications By James C. Wright

Marcellus Rewards Could Mean Litigation Risk,
May 27, 2011
The Marcellus Shale: The Real Deal for the Construction Industry?,
January 28, 2011
To Pay or Not To Pay,
October 12, 2010


James C. Wright
Member

James C. Wright
Member


Jim Wright concentrates his practice in the area of complex and commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of energy, labor and employment and construction law as well as other business matters.   He has also represented professionals before state licensure boards.  During his career, he has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts throughout West Virginia and Ohio.  He has also argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and various appellate courts in the State of Ohio.

Jim is a also a recognized leader in the profession, having served as a member of the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors and currently serving as the State Bar’s Vice President. 

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Jury trial of an employment case for a major supermarket chain
  • Defended owners, design professionals and engineers in a variety of construction-related matters ranging from small business and commercial sites to multi-million dollar industrial plants and facilities
  • As lead counsel, defended claims in excess of $250 million regarding allegations of contract breach, fraud and tortious interference in a natural gas measurement dispute
  • Numerous jury trials defending medical professionals, hospitals and other providing institutions against allegations of serious injuries ranging from birth-related injuries to wrongful death
  • Sought preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent interference with energy company rights of way and major transmissions lines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1997
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1994
    Hartley & O’Brien

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Law Review, West Virginia University
  • Executive Committee, West Virginia State Bar
  • President Elect, West Virginia State Bar
  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
  • Vice President, West Virginia State Bar

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University College of Business & Economics