Atty. P. Corey Bonasso

Atty. P. Corey Bonasso

Corey Bonasso focuses his practice on public finance, economic development and government relations. He works from the firm's Charleston, West Virginia office.

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About P. Corey Bonasso at a glance

P. Corey Bonasso is a business attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bowles Rice LLP. Admitted to practice in West Virginia, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar. Educated at West Virginia University (B.S., 2021) and West Virginia University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Corey Bonasso focuses his practice on public finance, economic development and government relations
  • He works from the firm's Charleston, West Virginia office
  • His experience with municipal bonds and public finance includes the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for governmental entities, institutions of higher education and medical facilities
  • Corey has served as an assistant to bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and disclosure counsel for a wide variety of public finance transactions
  • He has also assisted with tax-exempt financing for projects such as state roads, state parks, college and university facilities and various economic development initiatives, including tax increment financing (TIF) projects
  • Corey also has experience assisting in a variety of bankruptcy matters as trustee counsel and creditors' counsel
  • On a related front, Corey has assisted in general corporate matters, including loan transactions, business entity formation and asset purchases
  • For the 2020 and 2021 Regular Sessions of the West Virginia Legislature, Corey served as the per diem attorney for the Senate Finance and Senate Pension Committees
  • In this role, he drafted and presented proposed legislation
  • worked with industry experts regarding existing laws and proposed new laws
  • and advised the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, as well as the Senate Pension Committee, regarding proposed legislation

Practice Areas Explained

P. Corey Bonasso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases P. Corey Bonasso handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is P. Corey Bonasso's law office located?
P. Corey Bonasso's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Bowles Rice LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does P. Corey Bonasso handle?
P. Corey Bonasso focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did P. Corey Bonasso go to law school?
P. Corey Bonasso earned their education at (B.S., 2021); (J.D., 2015).
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What awards or recognition has P. Corey Bonasso received?
P. Corey Bonasso's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law.

Practice Areas

Education

B.S.
West Virginia University
- 2021
J.D.
West Virginia University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

West Virginia, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

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