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Individual news items may carry separate copyright notices, and are used by permission from their respective authors.5Performed by the Charleston Ballet and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and 20/10 Consulting, LLC are honored to sponsor the 2008 production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, at The Clay Center’s Maier Performancehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-and-20-10-Consulting-to-Co-sponsor-The-Nutcracker,299.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 09:35:15 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorneys named in The Best Lawyers of America® Fifty-six Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio received honors in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Fifty-six-attorneys-recognized-by-peers-for-outstanding-legal-work,269.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson announced today that two of its lawyers, Patrick D. Kelly and C. David Morrison, and the firm’s executive director, Dean Turner, have been appointed as board members of 20/10 Consulting, LLC.   A professional service firm specializinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/2010-Consulting-LLC-Appoints-Board-Members,270.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Paralegal Receives Outstanding Achievement Award The West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club named Lorena Shingleton, ACP the first “Member of the Year” at its Second Annual Energy Industry Appreciation Luncheon held on October 21,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lorena-Shingleton-ACP-Named-Member-of-the-Year,278.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Mark J. Nesselroad as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. He will focus his practice in the areas of real estate, business organizations, business transactions, commercial transactions andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mark-Nesselroad-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,289.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 08:53:19 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Kenneth Carroll as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. He will focus his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law and real estate. Carroll received his undergraduate education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kenneth-Carroll-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,279.aspxMon, 10 Nov 2008 09:03:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Daniel Lattanzi as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Lattanzi received his undergraduate education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Daniel-Lattanzi-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson--,276.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2008 09:18:44 GMT20/10 Consulting, LLC, a professional service firm specializing in organization development and management, announced today that Patrick D. Kelly, C. David Morrison, and Dean Turner have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. “It is ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/2010-Consulting-Names-Members-of-Board-of-Directors,277.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT20/10 Consulting, LLC, a professional service firm specializing in organization development and management, announced today that Patrick D. Kelly, C. David Morrison, and Dean Turner have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. “It is ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/2010-Consulting-Names-Members-of-Board-of-Directors,277.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Austin Hovermale as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. He will focus his practice in the areas of business transactions, corporate law, real estate, business formation and land use planning.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Austin-Hovermale-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,275.aspxMon, 27 Oct 2008 09:16:38 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Lindsay Agee as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. She will focus her practice in the areas of business and general litigation. Agee received her undergraduate education from Miami Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lindsay-Agee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,274.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:20:39 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Sarah Hinkle as a new associate in the firm’s Martinsburg office. She will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Hinkle received her legal education from the University of Pittsburgh.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-Hinkle-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,273.aspxTue, 07 Oct 2008 14:28:46 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorney to Head ABA Division  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Katerina Milenkovski has been appointed Co-Director of Division III – Meetings and CLE, for the American Bar Association Section of Litigation.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Milenkovski-new-Co-Director-of-Meetings-and-CLE-,272.aspxMon, 06 Oct 2008 11:14:47 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Philip Griffith as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of real estate and energy law. Griffith received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Philip-S-Griffith-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,271.aspxWed, 01 Oct 2008 11:36:52 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Thomas O’Neill as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of coal, oil and gas, real estate, and business transactions. O’Neill received his undergraduatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/ONeill-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,268.aspxMon, 22 Sep 2008 14:48:56 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. Gallagher to the position of Managing Member of its Morgantown office. Gallagher began on July 1, replacing Susan Brewer who will become the firm’s CEO on January 1, 2009. Gallagherhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gallagher-Named-Managing-Member-for-Morgantown-Office-of-Steptoe--Johnson-,267.aspxThu, 11 Sep 2008 15:46:21 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Kelly Mayhew as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. She will focus her practice in the areas of real estate and coal, oil, gas and mineral law. Mayhew is a West Virginia native who grewhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kelly-Mayhew-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,266.aspxWed, 03 Sep 2008 11:50:26 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Names Director of Recruiting & Professional Development Bendekovic to lead lawyer professional development programs that are new to region’s legal marketplace  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that onhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michele-Bendekovic-Joins-Firm,265.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2008 09:25:54 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named West Virginia Super Lawyers® Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that twenty-five of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2008 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers®, with four lawyershttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Twenty-five-lawyers-included-in-list-four-named-as-Rising-Stars,264.aspxFri, 27 Jun 2008 10:29:09 GMTLegal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV) held its Fourth Annual Seminar and Meeting on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington, West Virginia.  During the regular course of its business meeting, LAPSWVhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/LAPSWV-ELECTS-2008-2009-OFFICERS-AND-AWARDS-EDUCATION-SCHOLARSHIPS,263.aspxWed, 25 Jun 2008 09:20:04 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Earn Recognition by Chambers USA Steptoe & Johnson has been ranked number one in five practice categories in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, sixteen Steptoe &http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-named-a-leader-in-five-practice-areas,262.aspxMon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:56 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ATTORNEY TO HEAD WV STATE BAR COMMITTEE   Michael B. Pallay, an associate in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been chosen to serve as Chairman of the Intellectual Property Committee of the West Virginia Statehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Pallay-named-Chairman-of-Intellectual-Property-Committee,260.aspxMon, 02 Jun 2008 09:04:16 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON HONORED BY LEGAL AID OF WV Steptoe & Johnson has been named the recipient of the “2007 Law Firm Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Representation of West Virginians”.  The award was presented by the Pro Bono Referral Project, ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Law-Firm-Chosen-as-Pro-Bono-Firm-of-the-Year,259.aspxFri, 16 May 2008 10:32:21 GMTFirm Offers Students Insight Into the Legal Profession   Nearly a dozen high school students from across Kanawha County will participate in the Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Legal Explorer’s Club Mock Trial, a simulated real-life trial before Kanawhahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kanawha-County-High-School-Students-Compete-In-Annual-Mock-Trial,258.aspxTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTCheck presentation to be held April 1st On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Susan Brewer, managing member of the Morgantown office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, will present the law firm’s contribution of $4,000 to Arts Monongahela in support of the Cyndihttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Arts-Monongahela-Receives-Funding-for-Cyndi-Jones-Impact-Grants-Program,257.aspxFri, 04 Apr 2008 10:34:41 GMTGary W. Nickerson has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  Nickerson concentrates his practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.  He serves on thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gary-W-Nickerson-Named-Foundation-Fellow-By-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,256.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 11:07:12 GMTKatrina W. Mailloux has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and will practice in the firm’s Huntington office.  Mailloux will focus her practice in the areas of contract and regulatory law pertaining to health care issues.  Shehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Katrina-W-Mailloux-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,255.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 09:24:36 GMTColumbus attorneys recognized by peers for outstanding legal work   Three of Steptoe & Johnson’s attorneys representing the firm’s Columbus office have been honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished work withinhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Three-Attorneys-Named-to-The-Best-Lawyers-in-America,254.aspxTue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:24 GMTChristopher T. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Huntington office.  He received his legal education from Indiana University at Bloomington, and his undergraduate degree in mechanicalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christopher-T-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,253.aspxMon, 25 Feb 2008 08:49:27 GMTRyan J. Morgan has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Morgan will focus his practice in the areas of energy, coal, oil & gas, real estate and municipal law.  He received hishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ryan-J-Morgan-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,252.aspxTue, 19 Feb 2008 13:28:39 GMTMichael K. Hensley has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Hensley will focus his practice in the areas of real estate and natural resources, commercial transactions and commercialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michael-K-Hensley-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,251.aspxMon, 11 Feb 2008 11:39:29 GMTManaging member of the Columbus OH, office brings antitrust and intellectual property experienceEdward A. Matto has joined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson as the managing member of the firm’s Columbus office.  His practice will focus on counselinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edward-A-Matto-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,248.aspxTue, 05 Feb 2008 10:02:54 GMTFour attorneys achieve change of statusSteptoe & Johnson announces that four of its attorneys achieved “of counsel” status effective January 1, 2008.  Mario R. Bordogna concentrates his practice in the areas of employment litigation, employment discrimination,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/New-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-Announced,247.aspxWed, 23 Jan 2008 11:36:55 GMTSusan S. Brewer will become first female CEO of a major W. Va. Law firm The law firm of Steptoe & Johnson announces that attorney Susan S. Brewer has been named managing member–elect and will become CEO effective January 1, 2009.  Brewer will behttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brewer-Named-CEO-Elect,240.aspxThu, 17 Jan 2008 13:36:59 GMTMilenkovski reappointed assistant editor of magazine Katerina E. Milenkovski, an attorney in the Columbus, Ohio office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been reappointed Assistant Editor of Litigation News Magazine.  Milenkovski is a member of the ABA Sectionhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Continues-Role-in-American-Bar-Association,250.aspxMon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTSix attorneys receive promotionsSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm with offices in West Virginia and Ohio, announces that, effective January 1, 2008, six of its attorneys will be promoted to membership.  Steptoe & Johnson provides ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/New-Members-Announced,234.aspxTue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22:18 GMTEdmund L.Wagoner, III has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office.  Wagoner will focus his practice in general litigation, long term care litigation and medical malpractice.  Wagonerhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edmund-L-Wagoner-III-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,233.aspxMon, 07 Jan 2008 08:48:38 GMTMilenkovski appointed co-chair of Young Lawyers Leadership Program Task Force Katerina E. Milenkovski, an attorney in the Columbus, Ohio office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been appointed co-chair of the Young Lawyers Leadership Program Task Force, ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Takes-Leadership-Role-in-American-Bar-Association,249.aspxMon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTTodd M. Swanson has joined the Business  Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Swanson will focus on taxation, business transactions, corporate law, and financing.  Swanson received his undergraduatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Todd-M-Swanson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,232.aspxMon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTApril A. Slokan has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Slokan will focus her practice in general litigation, long term care litigation and medical malpractice defense.  Slokanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/April-A-Slokan-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,231.aspxMon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTWilliam J. “Jamie” O’Brien has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office with a focus on business litigation.  O’Brien received his legal education from Washington & Lee University Schoolhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-J-OBrien-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,230.aspxMon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:26 GMTJames D. Meadows has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Meadows will focus his practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, energy and real estate law.  He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-D-Meadows-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,229.aspxWed, 12 Dec 2007 09:57:42 GMTJoseph U. Leonoro has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will focus his practice in the area of employment law in the firm’s Charleston office.   He received his legal education from the West Virginia University College of Law,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Joseph-U-Leonoro-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,227.aspxMon, 03 Dec 2007 09:15:14 GMTThe National Law Journal releases 2007 list  The National Law Journal’s 30th annual survey of the nation’s largest law firms revealed that Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ranks 235th on the list for the 2007 year.  No other law firm headquartered in West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC-Ranked-Among-250-Largest-Law-Firms-in-Country,226.aspxTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTJason P. Foster has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and he will practice in the area of general litigation in the firm’s Martinsburg office.   Foster received his legal education from the West Virginia University College ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jason-P-Foster-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,225.aspxMon, 26 Nov 2007 10:40:42 GMTSteptoe & Johnson recently announced that Dean Turner has been named executive director of the firm and will oversee operations from the Clarksburg, WV location.      Turner is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a baccalaureatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-New-Executive-Director-of-Firm,224.aspxThu, 15 Nov 2007 10:06:06 GMTChristopher T. Ferro has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Ferro will focus his practice in the areas of litigation and government affairs.  He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christopher-T-Ferro-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,223.aspxThu, 15 Nov 2007 09:31:25 GMTRachel Fender has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation in the firm’s Charleston office.  Fender received her legal education from the West Virginia University College ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Rachel-Fender-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,222.aspxMon, 12 Nov 2007 08:47:11 GMTJ. A. Curia III has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office with a focus in the area of labor and employment law.  Curia attended Denison University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelorhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/J-A-Curia-III-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,221.aspxMon, 05 Nov 2007 09:31:43 GMTMarc C. Bryson has joined the Business  Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and he will focus on environmental law in the firm’s Charleston office. Bryson received his legal education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Marc-C-Bryson--Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,220.aspxMon, 29 Oct 2007 14:10:11 GMTSteptoe & Johnson kicked off the 2007-08 United Way campaign by motivating employees with “Jean Day.”  By making a contribution to The United Way, employees were permitted to wear jeans to work as a reward for their participation.  The staff has beenhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Kicks-Off-United-Way-Campaign-,219.aspxMon, 22 Oct 2007 10:26:57 GMTPeter J. Raupp has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Raupp will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  He received his legal education from The William and Maryhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Peter-J-Raupp-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,218.aspxMon, 22 Oct 2007 10:25:42 GMTCharles A. “Chark” Sinsel has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office.  Sinsel will focus in the areas of health care, corporate law, business transactions, contracting and employment law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Charles-A-Sinsel-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,217.aspxMon, 15 Oct 2007 10:37:30 GMTGlen White Trap Hill Public Service District in Raleigh County issued its Series 2007 A Bonds in the amount of $2,249,000 to finance a portion of its $3,749,000 water project to provide improved water service to existing customers and new water servicehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Public-Finance-Team-Closes-Loan-to-Replace-Failing-Water-System,235.aspxMon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTFifty-two attorneys recognized by peers for outstanding legal workFifty-two of Steptoe & Johnson’s attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio are honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished workhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe---Johnson-attorneys-named-in-The-Best-Lawyers-of-America,216.aspxMon, 24 Sep 2007 11:27:28 GMTWest Virginia Bar Association to conduct employee benefits seminarSteptoe & Johnson is the premier sponsor of the West Virginia Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Seminar, which will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, at the Charleston Marriott.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Sponsors-Seminar-,215.aspxMon, 24 Sep 2007 11:09:54 GMTOffice provides energy, labor/employment, environmental law, and litigation focusSteptoe & Johnson PLLC, one of the largest law firms in West Virginia, has extended its regional reach by establishing a new office in Columbus. Capitalizing on the stronghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Extends-Regional-Reach-with-New-Office-in-Columbus,214.aspxWed, 19 Sep 2007 15:36:50 GMTRenee Clay completes two-day certificationSteptoe & Johnson announced today that Renee Clay, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has completed the two-day certified legal assistant/paralegal examination and is now entitled to use of the “CLA”http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Paralegal-Receives-CLA-Credential,213.aspxWed, 19 Sep 2007 15:21:37 GMTWellness Councils of America includes firm on elite list of  America’s Healthiest Companies Steptoe & Johnson announced today that the firm’s Charleston, Clarksburg and Morgantown offices have received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledginghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Well-Workplace-Gold-Award,212.aspxTue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTMartinsburg office plans September moveClarksburg, WV (August 30, 2007)   The law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC announces the relocation of its Martinsburg office to Edwin Miller Boulevard as of September 1, 2007.  With easier accessibility to Interstatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Office-Relocation,211.aspxThu, 30 Aug 2007 10:49:04 GMTTwenty-one lawyers included in Law and Politics 2007 listClarksburg, WV (August 10, 2007) – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that twenty-one of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2007 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers, a specialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Named-West-Virginia-Super-Lawyers,210.aspxFri, 17 Aug 2007 11:24:54 GMTLorena A. Shingleton, ACP, a paralegal in Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston office and a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), has been named to the inaugural class of 15 paralegals from throughout the nation to participate inhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Named-to-Inaugural-LEAP-Class,209.aspxMon, 13 Aug 2007 09:40:52 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious National Affiliates Award by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Awarded-National-Affiliate-Award,208.aspxMon, 06 Aug 2007 08:47:59 GMTCynthia L. Lowther, Advanced Certified Paralegal, was recently appointed to a three-year term as a member of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).  Lowther is a Paralegal in the Charlestonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lowther-Appointed-to-Three-Year-Term-for-NALA,207.aspxMon, 30 Jul 2007 09:24:59 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, ACP, a paralegal in Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston office, has been named Paralegal of the Year by the Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV).  Shingletonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Named-Paralegal-of-the-Year,206.aspxTue, 24 Jul 2007 15:10:01 GMTWilliam C. “Chad” Noel has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate.  Noel will focus his practice in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice and insurance defense.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Chad-Noel-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,199.aspxMon, 18 Jun 2007 08:52:23 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) A multi-stakeholder team assembled by STRONGER, Inc. has set June 4-6 as the dates for the voluntary review of Tennessee's oil and natural gas environmental regulations. STRONGER is a non-profit organizationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tennessee-to-Take-Part-in-Voluntary-Review-of-Oil--Natural-Gas-Environment-Regulations,202.aspxTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) A multi-stakeholder team assembled by STRONGER, Inc. has set June 4-6 as the dates for the voluntary review of Tennessee's oil and natural gas environmental regulations. STRONGER is a non-profit organizationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tennessee-to-Take-Part-in-Voluntary-Review-of-Oil--Natural-Gas-Environment-Regulations,202.aspxTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMichael J. Funk has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as a member. Funk will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate, and corporate law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Funk-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,196.aspxTue, 15 May 2007 16:17:04 GMTMichael J. Funk has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as a member. Funk will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate, and corporate law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Funk-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,196.aspxTue, 15 May 2007 16:17:04 GMTAlyssa A. Sloan, Of Counsel to Steptoe & Johnson, has relocated her practice to the firm’s Martinsburg office. Sloan concentrates her practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alyssa-Sloan-Relocates-to-Steptoe--Johnson-Martinsburg-Office,195.aspxWed, 09 May 2007 15:32:47 GMTAlyssa A. Sloan, Of Counsel to Steptoe & Johnson, has relocated her practice to the firm’s Martinsburg office. Sloan concentrates her practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alyssa-Sloan-Relocates-to-Steptoe--Johnson-Martinsburg-Office,195.aspxWed, 09 May 2007 15:32:47 GMTSarah C. McCarty has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  McCarty will focus her practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions.  She received her juris doctoratehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-McCarty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,194.aspxMon, 07 May 2007 09:53:10 GMTSarah C. McCarty has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  McCarty will focus her practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions.  She received her juris doctoratehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-McCarty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,194.aspxMon, 07 May 2007 09:53:10 GMTRobert E. Gifford, a member in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, is co-chairman of this year’s Harris Martin Publishing’s "New Exposures in Benzene Litigation Conference" being held May 17-18 in the Bellagio Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. Thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Co-chairs-Benzene-Conference,193.aspxTue, 01 May 2007 14:54:46 GMTRobert E. Gifford, a member in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, is co-chairman of this year’s Harris Martin Publishing’s "New Exposures in Benzene Litigation Conference" being held May 17-18 in the Bellagio Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. Thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Co-chairs-Benzene-Conference,193.aspxTue, 01 May 2007 14:54:46 GMTThe law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been honored for its longstanding support of the Minority Clerkship Program, jointly sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia University College of Law.  The objective of the program, whichhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Award-for-Participation-in-Minority-Clerkship-Program,189.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:19 GMTThe law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been honored for its longstanding support of the Minority Clerkship Program, jointly sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia University College of Law.  The objective of the program, whichhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Award-for-Participation-in-Minority-Clerkship-Program,189.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:19 GMTDoug Lee, an attorney in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, recently competed in Ironman Arizona on April 15, in Tempe.  Over 2000 athletes competed for a $75,000 prize and over 80 qualifying slots for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championshiphttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnsons-Lee-Competes-in-Arizona-Ironman,188.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:16:56 GMTDoug Lee, an attorney in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, recently competed in Ironman Arizona on April 15, in Tempe.  Over 2000 athletes competed for a $75,000 prize and over 80 qualifying slots for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championshiphttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnsons-Lee-Competes-in-Arizona-Ironman,188.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:16:56 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Lorena-Shingleton-Awarded-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,187.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Lorena-Shingleton-Awarded-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,187.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Cindy Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Cynthia-Lowther-Awarded-The-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,186.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:16:16 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Cindy Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Cynthia-Lowther-Awarded-The-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,186.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:16:16 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. As a Director-at-Large, Huff willhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Elected-to-Board-of-Directors-of-AALNC,185.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:49:43 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. As a Director-at-Large, Huff willhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Elected-to-Board-of-Directors-of-AALNC,185.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:49:43 GMTLucien G. Lewin, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lucien-Lewin-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,184.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:45:46 GMTLucien G. Lewin, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lucien-Lewin-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,184.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:45:46 GMTTimothy P. Stranko has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Stranko will focus his practice in the areas of utility and environmental law.  He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Timothy-Stranko-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,183.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTTimothy P. Stranko has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Stranko will focus his practice in the areas of utility and environmental law.  He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Timothy-Stranko-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,183.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Best-Lawyers-In-America-Energy-Law-Announcement,192.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Best-Lawyers-In-America-Energy-Law-Announcement,192.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTJames D. Gray, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, was appointed on March 26, 2007 by Governor Joe Manchin to a six-year term on the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review in Charleston. Gray will serve as one member of a three-judge panel,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jim-Gray-Appointed-to-Workers-Compensation-Board-of-Review,182.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTJames D. Gray, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, was appointed on March 26, 2007 by Governor Joe Manchin to a six-year term on the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review in Charleston. Gray will serve as one member of a three-judge panel,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jim-Gray-Appointed-to-Workers-Compensation-Board-of-Review,182.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTTeresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office Of Counsel.  Helmick will focus her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs and election andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Teresa-Helmick-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,174.aspxMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTeresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office Of Counsel.  Helmick will focus her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs and election andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Teresa-Helmick-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,174.aspxMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTClayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  Anderson will focus his practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Clayton-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,173.aspxTue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTClayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  Anderson will focus his practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Clayton-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,173.aspxTue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTiffany A. Swiger has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate.  Swiger will focus her practice in the area of litigation.  She received her legal education from West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tiffany-Swiger-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,172.aspxTue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTiffany A. Swiger has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate.  Swiger will focus her practice in the area of litigation.  She received her legal education from West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tiffany-Swiger-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,172.aspxTue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTWilliam J. Black has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Black will focus his practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-Black-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,126.aspxMon, 06 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMTWilliam J. Black has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Black will focus his practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-Black-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,126.aspxMon, 06 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorney recognized by Central Region   William D. Wilmoth, a member in the Wheeling office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (S&J), has been awarded the Silver Antelope Award from the Central Region of the Boy Scouts of Americahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bill-Wilmoth-Receives-Boy-Scout-Award,125.aspxMon, 23 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMTForty Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys are honored in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their distinguished work.     The attorneys are recognized for their legal specialty and represent Steptoe & Johnson’s officeshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Forty-Steptoe--Johnson-attorneys-named-in-The-Best-Lawyers-of-America,127.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTFifteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, the firm was recognized for leadership in four practice categories. The followinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Earn-Recognition-by-Chambers-USA,128.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTFifteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, the firm was recognized for leadership in four practice categories. The followinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Earn-Recognition-by-Chambers-USA,128.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Unearthing-the-Truth-Peabody-Energy-and-Steptoe--Johnson,191.aspxSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Unearthing-the-Truth-Peabody-Energy-and-Steptoe--Johnson,191.aspxSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTNikolas Tysiak has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Tysiak will focus his practice in the areas of energy and real estate law. He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Nikolas-Tysiak-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,124.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2006 08:00:00 GMTRobert M. Steptoe, Jr., CEO of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, was awarded the Lifetime Commitment Award at the 87th Annual Dinner of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce. The Lifetime Commitment Award is new for 2006 and is presented to a person or companyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bob-Steptoe-Receives-Harrison-County-Chamber-Award,123.aspxTue, 06 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMTAbraham J. Saad has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as an associate. Saad will focus his practice in the area of labor and employment law. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilthttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Abraham-Saad-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,122.aspxTue, 30 May 2006 09:00:00 GMTMatthew H. Nelson has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Nelson will focus his practice in the areas of labor law and employment law. He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matt-Nelson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,121.aspxMon, 22 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces that, effective January 1, 2006, eight of its attorneys were promoted to membership, and four of its attorneys achieved "of counsel" status. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customizedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-and-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-for-2006,120.aspxWed, 17 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces that, effective January 1, 2006, eight of its attorneys were promoted to membership, and four of its attorneys achieved "of counsel" status. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customizedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-and-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-for-2006,120.aspxWed, 17 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Accreditation Council of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). The ABNS Accreditation Council maintainshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Named-to-American-Board-of-Nursing-Specialties,118.aspxMon, 15 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTMatt Hansberry has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Hansberry will focus his practice on labor and employment law. He earned his legal education from the West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matthew-Hansberry-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,119.aspxMon, 15 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTRalph J. Bean, Jr., a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession in West Virginia. He will join a distinguishedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ralph-Bean-Named-Foundation-Fellow,117.aspxWed, 03 May 2006 13:00:00 GMTRalph J. Bean, Jr., a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession in West Virginia. He will join a distinguishedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ralph-Bean-Named-Foundation-Fellow,117.aspxWed, 03 May 2006 13:00:00 GMTMolly Aderholt has joined the Labor and Litigation Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office. Aderholt will focus her practice in the areas of litigation and labor law. She received her legal education from thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Molly-Aderholt-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,116.aspxMon, 13 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC, a multi-practice law firm, is pleased to announce that Cynthia Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and is now entitled to use the "CLA"http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lowther-Receives-CLA-Professional-Credential,115.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMTDavid Lunsford has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as a member. Lunsford will focus his practice in the areas of estate and trusts, business and commercial and real estate. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/David-Lunsford-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,114.aspxMon, 30 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMTKaty Mallory, PE, has joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Project Finance Manager, serving the state from the firm’s Charleston office. She will work with the firm’s Project Finance Team, which includes Vince Collins, Fred Williams, John Stump, Tom Amanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Katy-Mallory-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,113.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2006 11:00:00 GMTBrendan S. Leary has joined the Labor and Business Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as an associate. Leary will focus his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, labor and employment law andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brendan-Leary-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,112.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMTJoseph A. Tarantelli has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. He will focus his practice in the areas of general litigation and insurance defense. He received his legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Joseph-Tarantelli-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,111.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMTJaime M. Potts has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Potts will focus her practice in the areas of general litigation and insurance defense. She received her legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jaime-Potts-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,110.aspxMon, 07 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMTRobert R. Michael has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Michael will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Robert-Michael-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,109.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2005 14:00:00 GMTRobert R. Michael has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Michael will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Robert-Michael-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,109.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2005 14:00:00 GMTJ. Kevin Ellis has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate. Ellis will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions and natural resources. He received his legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kevin-Ellis-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,108.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMTAnthony M. Caldwell has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Caldwell will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, public finance, real estate andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anthony-Caldwell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,107.aspxMon, 17 Oct 2005 10:00:00 GMTRussell D. Jessee has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Jessee will focus his practice in the areas of trial litigation, appellate litigation, and white collar defense. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Russell-Jessee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,106.aspxTue, 11 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMTRussell D. Jessee has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Jessee will focus his practice in the areas of trial litigation, appellate litigation, and white collar defense. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Russell-Jessee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,106.aspxTue, 11 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMTA book signing and reception for the authors of Louis Johnson and the Arming of America: The Roosevelt and Truman Years will be held at the Waldomore, 404 W. Pike St., Clarksburg on Friday, October 14, from 3-5PM. This new biography sheds light on a previouslyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Book-Signing-and-Reception-for-the-authors-of--Louis-Johnson-and-the-Arming-of-America-The-Roosevelt-and-Truman-Years,105.aspxWed, 05 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMTThomas A. Wilson has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Wilson will focus his practice in the areas of energy and environmental law. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Northhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tom-Wilson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,103.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTThomas A. Wilson has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Wilson will focus his practice in the areas of energy and environmental law. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Northhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tom-Wilson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,103.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton and Suzette M. Smalls have successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and are now entitled to use of the "CLA" professional credential. Shingleton and Smallshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Shingleton-and-Smalls-Receive-CLA-Professional-Credential,102.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton and Suzette M. Smalls have successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and are now entitled to use of the "CLA" professional credential. Shingleton and Smallshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Shingleton-and-Smalls-Receive-CLA-Professional-Credential,102.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTLori A. Dawkins has joined the Business and Litigation Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing Of Counsel in the firm’s Clarksburg office. Dawkins will focus her practice in the area of business litigation. She received her legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lori-Dawkins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,101.aspxMon, 18 Jul 2005 10:00:00 GMTKevin A. Wiggins has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office. Wiggins will focus his practice in the area of employee benefits. He received his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School in New York.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kevin-Wiggins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,100.aspxTue, 12 Jul 2005 14:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC announces that Phil Miclot has been hired as the new Executive Director of the firm. Miclot graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. He formerly worked for Eastmanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Phil-Miclot-New-Executive-Director-of-Steptoe--Johnson,99.aspxWed, 15 Jun 2005 13:00:00 GMTMichael B. Stuart has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Stuart will focus his practice in the areas of corporate law, economic development, commercial and securities transactions.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Stuart-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,97.aspxMon, 23 May 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson announces the retirement of Edward M. Mockler, who served as Executive Director of the law firm for 15 years. Upon Mockler’s retirement, Bob Steptoe, the firm’s CEO stated, "Ed Mockler played a major role in creating the foundationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edward-Mockler-Retires-as-Executive-Director-of-Steptoe--Johnson,98.aspxMon, 23 May 2005 09:00:00 GMTJames M. Wilson, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-M-Wilson-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,96.aspxMon, 25 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMTAlan R. Belcher, Jr. has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Belcher will focus his practice in the area of general civil litigation. He received his Juris Doctor fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alan-Belcher-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,95.aspxMon, 25 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMTErica J. Stucky has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Stucky will focus her practice in the areas of workers’ compensation. She received her Juris Doctor from the Thomashttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Erica-Stucky-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,94.aspxMon, 18 Apr 2005 16:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2005, Nancy A. DeFeo, Vanessa L. Goddard and Alyssa A. Sloan have been named "Of Counsel" to the firm. Nancy A. DeFeo concentrates her practice in the areas of medical negligencehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-Three-Attorneys-Of-Counsel,93.aspxMon, 07 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2005, Nancy A. DeFeo, Vanessa L. Goddard and Alyssa A. Sloan have been named "Of Counsel" to the firm. Nancy A. DeFeo concentrates her practice in the areas of medical negligencehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-Three-Attorneys-Of-Counsel,93.aspxMon, 07 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces two new members as of January 1, 2005. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customized legal services to business, industry and public entities throughout the state and the region fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-for-2005,92.aspxMon, 28 Feb 2005 13:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces two new members as of January 1, 2005. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customized legal services to business, industry and public entities throughout the state and the region fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-for-2005,92.aspxMon, 28 Feb 2005 13:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to Chair the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board. In this position, Huff will lead the national boardhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Karen-Huff-Elected-to-Chair-Certification-Board,91.aspxMon, 07 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to Chair the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board. In this position, Huff will lead the national boardhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Karen-Huff-Elected-to-Chair-Certification-Board,91.aspxMon, 07 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMTEric R. Waller has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Waller will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor from the Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Eric-Waller-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,88.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2004 10:00:00 GMTChristina A. Pittman has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Pittman will focus her practice in the areas of general and long term care litigation. She received herhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christina-Pittman-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,87.aspxMon, 06 Dec 2004 11:00:00 GMTAnders W. Lindberg has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Huntington office as an associate. Lindberg will focus his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and general litigation. Hehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anders-Lindberg-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,86.aspxMon, 29 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMTThe Best Lawyers in America, regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States, has announced that 26 attorneys from the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will be included in its 2005-2006 list. Best Lawyers bases its listhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/26-Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Selected-by-Peers-for-Inclusion-in-The-Best-Lawyers-in-America,85.aspxTue, 23 Nov 2004 13:00:00 GMTJacob A. Manning has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Manning will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor from George Masonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jacob-Manning-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,84.aspxMon, 22 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMTJames W. Heslep has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Heslep will focus his practice in the area of workers’ compensation. He received his Juris Doctor from the West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-W-Heslep-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,83.aspxMon, 15 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMTAndrew S. Graham has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Graham will focus his practice in the areas of commercial and environmental litigation. He received his Jurishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Andrew-Graham-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,82.aspxMon, 08 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMTMichelle L. Dougherty has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Dougherty will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. She received her Juris Doctor fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michelle-Dougherty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,81.aspxMon, 01 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMTErin F. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Anderson will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. She received her Juris Doctor from thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Erin-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,78.aspxMon, 18 Oct 2004 16:00:00 GMTPatricia Proctor has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing as a member in the firm's Huntington and Charleston offices. Ms. Proctor will focus her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Patricia-Proctor-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,77.aspxWed, 06 Oct 2004 09:00:00 GMTJohn E. Swift, IV has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as an associate. Swift will focus his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions and business formations.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/John-Swift-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,76.aspxMon, 27 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMTMark W. Matkovich has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office Of Counsel. Matkovich will focus his practice in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright and municipal law. He received hishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mark-Matkovich-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,74.aspxMon, 30 Aug 2004 08:00:00 GMTJohn E. Treadwell has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate. Treadwell will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor, with honors,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/John-Treadwell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,73.aspxMon, 23 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMTAngela D. Owens has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Owens will focus her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and insurance defense. She receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Angela-Owens-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,72.aspxThu, 19 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMTJames A. Jarrell has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing Of Counsel in the firm’s Charleston office. Jarrell will focus his practice in the areas of energy law, commercial transactions and litigation and general businesshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-A-Jarrell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,71.aspxThu, 12 Aug 2004 10:00:00 GMTBryce Adkins has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as an associate. Adkins will focus his practice in the areas general litigation, medical malpractice defense and insurance defense.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bryce-Adkins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,68.aspxWed, 05 May 2004 14:00:00 GMTAnna F. Ballard has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Ballard will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment litigation. She received her Juris Doctor withhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anna-Falkner-Ballard-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,67.aspxMon, 26 Apr 2004 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Larry Chafin has joined the law firm and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his legal practice in the areas of labor and employment law and general litigation. Chafin receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Larry-Chafin-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,55.aspxMon, 22 Dec 2003 10:00:00 GMTMonté Williams has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  Williams received his law degreehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Monte-Williams-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,51.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 GMTMichael Pallay has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the areas of patent, trademark and copyright law.  Pallay receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michael-Pallay-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,50.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTJames Mulhall has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  Mulhall received his law degreehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-Mulhall-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,49.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTAmy Moats has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  She is practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation.  Moats received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Amy-Moats-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,48.aspxFri, 07 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTJennifer Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  She is practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general civil litigation.  Anderson receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jennifer-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,47.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTAimee Daugherty has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. She is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. Daugherty received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Aimee-Daugherty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,46.aspxMon, 27 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTJacqueline Sikora has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. She is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Sikora received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jacqueline-Sikora-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,45.aspxMon, 20 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTMario Bordogna has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Bordogna received his law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mario-Bordogna-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,44.aspxWed, 08 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTJonah Simons of Mount Clare, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. Simonshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jonah-Simons-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,28.aspxMon, 30 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTGregory Watson of Charleston, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gregory-Watson-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,29.aspxMon, 30 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTMatthew Francis of Ravenswood, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities.  http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matthew-Francis-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson--At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,33.aspxMon, 23 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that E. Dandridge McDonald has joined the firm as a Member, working in the firm’s Charleston office.  Mr. McDonald’s practice includes extensive experience in public utility law as well as energy,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/E-Dandridge-McDonald-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,30.aspxTue, 17 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTAnna Tricase of Clarksburg, West Virginia, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anna-Tricase-Honored-by-Steptoe--JohnsonAt-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,34.aspxWed, 04 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTColeman Mullins of Vienna, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Coleman-Mullins-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,35.aspxTue, 27 May 2003 14:00:00 GMT