Jerry has experience that is matched by a few other attorneys. For over 45 years, he has been litigating cases and knows the courtroom as well as anyone. Jerry has successfully tried over 100 cases and argued before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on numerous occasions. After 22 years in public service as a prosecuting attorney and circuit judge, Jerry returned to private practice where he handled serious and complex criminal defense, wrongful death, estate litigation, and other civil matters.
Battle-tested and trusted, Jerry’s clients rely upon him when the stakes are the highest. Jerry excels at being able to see through situations and anticipate the opponent’s next move. This enabled him to provide exceptional advice to his clients. His common-sense approach and down-to-earth personality may surprise you when talking with Jerry about your case. However, once you see him in the courtroom, you will understand why he is one of the most sought-after attorneys in the area.
Jerry is one of those attorneys who you will be glad is on your side. No matter how bad things look, Jerry never stops fighting for his clients. Jerry’s reputation for success truly precedes him.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia - 1977
- Law Review: West Virginia University College of Law
- West Virginia University
- A.B. Political Science magna cum laude - 1974
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Other Experience
- Mental Hygiene Commissioner, 1982 - 1988
- Prosecuting Attorney, Pendleton County, 1988 - 2008
- Circuit Judge, 22nd Judicial Circuit, 2008 - 2010
- Chairman, Allegheny Bancshares, 2006 - 2008
- Board of Directors, Allegheny Bancshares, 1987 - 2006
- Vice-Chairman Pendleton County Democrat Executive Committee, 1982 - 2008
