Atty. Charles R. Bailey
Charles R. “Chuck” Bailey is the Managing Member of the Charleston office of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. He was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1982 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Charles R. Bailey is a Managing Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1982) and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1982) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kanawha County Bar Association The West Virginia State Bar Defense Research Institute Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia American Bar Association committee on Litigation and Employment Law. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles R. “Chuck” Bailey is the Managing Member of the Charleston office of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. He was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1982 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
- He obtained his law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from West Virginia University
- Mr. Bailey’s civil litigation practice areas include Labor & Employment Law, Consumer Protection Claims, Insurance Coverage, Governmental Liability, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Aviation, Employment Benefits, Professional Liability, Creditor Debtor Rights, Predator Lending Claims, Mortgage Servicing Claims, Banking, Bankruptcy and Construction Contracts
- He is a Member of the WV Defense Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute, the West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association and the American Bar Association committee on Litigation and Employment Law
- He is on the Board of Directors for the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel and is a member of the Employment and Labor Law Committee
- Mr. Bailey currently serves as General Counsel for the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority, which operates Yeager Airport in Charleston
- He was identified as the Governor’s “Go To” attorney in the National Law Journal
- Mr. Bailey frequently lectures on topics pertaining to litigation tactics, professional liability, insurance coverage, labor and employment law, civil rights and governmental liability
- He was named Lawyer of the Year by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
- He is active in various charitable and civic organizations within the state
Author
- "Toward a More Complete Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: A Judicial Overview and Suggestions for Change," 84 West Virginia Law Review 277, 1981
- Named, Super Lawyer, 2009
- Lifetime Member, The Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, 2009
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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