Atty. William A. Kolibash

Atty. William A. Kolibash

Member, West Virginia Law Review, 1968-1969. United States Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia, 1981-1993.

Wheeling Wheeling 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Kolibash at a glance

William A. Kolibash is a Member based in Wheeling, West Virginia, practicing at Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia U.S. Tax Court (1969) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth (1969). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1969) and Brown University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ohio County and American Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, West Virginia Law Review, 1968-1969
  • United States Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia, 1981-1993

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Kolibash's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Kolibash handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Wheeling 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

Common questions about William A. Kolibash

Where is William A. Kolibash's law office located?
William A. Kolibash's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The firm is Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Kolibash handle?
William A. Kolibash focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William A. Kolibash practiced law?
William A. Kolibash has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William A. Kolibash go to law school?
William A. Kolibash earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William A. Kolibash for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William A. Kolibash received?
William A. Kolibash's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1969
B.A.
Brown University
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth
Admitted: 1969

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