Charleston, W.Va. (May 27, 2016) — Kay Casto & Chaney has received an impressive nod of approval from clients and colleagues in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The publication, which is produced in the United Kingdom, focuses a core group of corporate areas of law, highlighting the firms and individual attorneys who rank highest in those respective categories.
Kay Casto & Chaney continues to be listed as a top tier firm in the practice areas of corporate law, labor and employment, and commercial litigation. Chambers and Partners has published the following descriptions of the firm and its practitioners:
Litigation:
The firm is know for its predominate focuses on defense work, covering personal injury and wrongful death. Acts for a range of insurance companies and is increasingly involved in litigation concerning deep gas wells.
Strengths:
“A solid team with some very smart lawyers, and I would not have a problem recommending them.”
Notable practitioners:
“An extremely seasoned litigator,” Rebecca Betts is “widely regarded as a very capable lawyer.” She is well versed in a range of contentious matters including white-collar crime, mass tort and class actions, and also offers a deep understanding of regulatory law and enforcement.
John Hoblitzell‘s remit extends to product liability, administrative law, insurance and contract disputes. He offers 40 years of experience and one peer observes: “He will really have a good view of the case and a good handle on what needs to be done.”
Morgantown’s managing partner Teresa Dumire impresses sources with her expertise in personal injury and insurance law. She handles mediations, class actions and appeals.
Labor and Employment:
This full-service team able to assist on transactions and contracts as well as litigation. Serves clients from the healthcare, banking and gaming industries. Conducts cases before the National Labor Relations Board, the West Virginia Division of Labor and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Notable practitioners:
Constance Weber enjoys a robust reputation for employment litigation and is singled out for her advocacy skills. She advises on employee termination issues, wage and hour law and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Recent work highlights include advising on EPL claims, HR policies and various litigation.
Stephen Weber is a long-established figure in the labor and employment market. He serves clients from the healthcare, media and construction fields, offering particular prowess in alternative dispute resolution.
Commercial/Corporate Law:
The team is experienced on matters spanning the energy, healthcare and education sectors. Especially respected for its work on insurance defense matters.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients):
“They are very good folks; we see a lot of them on loan closings and banking and finance transactions.”
Notable practitioners:
Well versed in both banking and corporate law, William Booker is also in demand on contentious matters. He has an enduring reputation in the market and his clients include a number of prominent financial institutions.
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For more information about Chambers and Partners and its USA guide, please visit the online edition of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business: www.chambersandpartners.com.
Comprehensive biographies and firm profiles can be found via www.kaycasto.com.
Media contact: Kathryn E. Brown
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