Atty. Michael T. Chaney
Michael T. Chaney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, creditors' rights and 1 other area of law.
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Michael T. Chaney is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, civil rights, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and Duke University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kanawha County, The West Virginia and American Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1987-1990) West Virginia Bar Foundation, Inc and Chairperson, 2003—, (Member, Board of Directors, 1992-1998) West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael T. Chaney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, creditors' rights and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices at Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC in Charleston, WV
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael T. Chaney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Michael T. Chaney is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in West Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael T. Chaney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in West Virginia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Michael T. Chaney is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in West Virginia →
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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