Bethann Cornett Spears sued Dema Ann Spears over the ownership of property and the right to survivorship.

The Circuit Court ruled that there was a joint tenancy with right of survivorship between Respondent and Paul Randall ('Randy') Spears survived because affirmative conduct is... More...    $0 (11-14-2024 - WV)

In 1884, William McGary acquired 201 acres of land in fee simple ("parent tract"), with no oil and/or gas or other reservations included within the conveyance. In 1907, Mr. McGary and his wife conveyed the parent tract to Joseph Carpenter; however, thi... More...    $0 (10-08-2024 - WV)

Charleston, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding the Paycheck Proteciton Program (PPP) of $20,832 in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

on April 18, 2021, Boyd applied for a PPP loan on behalf of his purported business, “Se... More...    $0 (11-22-2023 - WV)

Wheeling, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining loans made available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dalton Haas, also known as Dalton Nassar, 27, pled guilty to wire fraud in February 2023. Haas admitted to making false statements about the gross revenues, the cost of goods sold, and the number of employees for the Lebanese Restau... More...    $0 (05-24-2023 - WV)

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with illegally having an assault rifle and tampering with a witness to cover up the crime.

Charles Raymond Wable, 62, was found guilty by a federal jury after a two-day trial. Wable, a person prohibited from having firearms because of prior drug convictions, was under supervision by the U.S. Probation Office. ... More...    $0 (04-13-2023 - WV)

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Robert Wood, of Morgantown, West Virginia was charged in March 2022 with one count Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zelda E. Wesley and Sarah E. Wagner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The FBI's Northern West Virginia Drug Task Force in partnershi... More...    $0 (11-10-2022 - WV)

Martinsburg, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute drugs.

Brett Leonza Freeman, 38, from Wiley Ford, West Virgina, pleaded guilty to one count of “Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Cocaine Hydrochloride and Cocaine Base.â€� Freeman admitted to working with others to sell cocain... More...    $0 (10-24-2022 - WV)

Huntington, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.

On May 19, 2022, law enforcement officers responded to Tevor Dean Williams’ Huntington residence after a home alarm system alerted 911. Officer observed suspected drug paraphernalia including a blender containing a powder substance, needles and torn plastic bags as well as am... More...    $0 (10-24-2022 - WV)

Huntington, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On May 2, 2022, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Hill near 13th Street and Ninth Avenue in Huntington. Officers searched the vehicle and found a loaded FN 509 9mm handgun in the passenger seat rear pocket. Melvin Theophilius Hil... More...    $0 (10-24-2022 - WV)

Clarkesburg, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with lying about alleged abuse to inmates.

William Lewis, 34, of Elkins, West Virginia, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday of two counts of “False Statement to Federal Agent.â€� After initially reporting that excessive force was being used against inmates in the special housing unit, Lewis denied that it had... More...    $0 (09-14-2022 - WV)

Huntington, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with engaging in a scheme that defrauded individuals in multiple states through the use of false online personas.

Evidence at trial revealed that Inusah was part of a conspiracy that targeted victims using false personas via email, text messaging, and online dating and social media websites. From at least January... More...    $0 (08-14-2022 - WV)

Charleston, West Virginia criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with wire fraud, admitting to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $42,250.00 in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Alexis Ransom, 24, of Logan, applied for three PPP loan... More...    $0 (08-03-2022 - WV)

Bluefield, West Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant federal tort claimed act theory.

Pending before the court are two motions by plaintiff requesting leave to present testimony at the upcoming Phase 1 trial by remote video transmission. (ECF Nos. 121, 122.) In the first motion, plaintiff asks that she herself be permitted to so testify, as she is not... More...    $0 (07-12-2022 - WV)

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with a firearm felony.

Bukiye Hatten, 38, from Morgantown, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of “Aiding and Abetting the False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of Firearms.â€� Hatten admitted to working with others to illegally purchase several firearms from a licensed dealer in Monongal... More...    $0 (07-12-2022 - WV)

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with fraud with identification documents and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.


On April 29, 2022, the Defendant, Ray Roberto Carrion Susana (“Susanaâ€�), appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Michael J. Aloi and moved for permission to enter a plea of GUILTY to Count Three of the Superseding Ind... More...    $0 (05-23-2022 - WV)

Clarksburg, West Virginia fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented Phillip W. Conley, of Jacksonville, Florida.

Defendant, age 38, pleaded guilty to one count of “Securities Fraud.� Conley admitted to scheming approximately 18 individuals in excess of $5 million from 2014 to 2019. The victims were from all over the United States, including West Virginia and Maryland.

... More...    $0 (07-04-2021 - WV)

Charleston, West Virginia wire fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Misty Brotherton-Tanner, 41, of Charleston, who was charged with two felony counts of wire fraud and one felony count of money laundering.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Misty Brotherton-Tanner provided bookkeeping and accounting services for several local businesses in... More...    $0 (04-14-2021 - WV)

Beckley, West Virginia conspiracy to obstruct justice criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Julie M. Wheeler, who was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice for trying to fake her death to avoid being sentenced to health care fraud.

“Julie Wheeler faked a traumatic death to avoid her judgment day with the courts. While she was found hiding in a closet she was also hiding f... More...    $0 (02-05-2021 - WV)

Wheeling, West Virginia embezzlement criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Cindy Shearer, age 58, who was charged with r embezzling nearly $350,000 from her previous employers.

Shearer pled guilty to one count of “Wire Fraudâ€� and one count of “Filing False Income Tax Returnâ€� in September 2020. From April 2013 until the end of 2019, Shearer was employed as the office manag... More...    $0 (02-03-2021 - WV)

Charleston, WV - Conspiracy to obstruct justice criminal defense lawyer represented Julie M. Wheeler with conspiracy to obstruct Justice.

Defendant age 44, was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and faces up to five years of incarceration, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release when she is sentenced.

“Egregious. Wheeler risked the lives of first responder... More...    $0 (10-13-2020 - WV)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Wisconsin-Based Nonprofit To Pay $1.9 Million To Settle Allegations Of False Claims And Kickbacks On Federal Contracts For Blind Workers

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc. (IBI) has agreed to pay the United States $1,938,684.09 to resolve allegations that IBI violated the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Act in connection with certain federal ... More...    $1938684 (10-01-2020 - WV)