Bonnie J. Thomas

Tyler Mayhew serves as Chair of the firm’s Human Resources Department and focuses his practice on labor and employment law, commercial litigation and appellate litigation. Tyler advises employers on human resources and compliance matters, and employment policies. He also defends employers against claims asserted in court, before administrative tribunals and in arbitration. He has successfully defended employers from employee discrimination & harassment claims, misclassification clai...

Michael Cardi concentrates his practice on business litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes, financial services, and oil and gas. He also practices white collar defense, and assists both employers and institutions of higher education in compliance and workplace investigation, including Title IX compliance, investigation, and policy review. Michael received his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2013. As a law student, he served as articles editor fo...

Julie A. Moore serves as co-leader of the Bowles Rice Labor and Employment team. She is an experienced and highly-skilled labor and employment attorney whose practice spans the employment law spectrum and consists of advice and counseling, as well as defending litigation involving both single-plaintiff and class action employment disputes. Julie represents employers from a wide variety of industries, including health care, higher education, transportation, banking and financial services, ener...

Tim Miley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tim practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Tim Miley since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tim Miley is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jeffrey D. practices law in Clarksburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey D. Van Volkenburg is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Skinner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew practices law in Charles Town, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Skinner since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew Skinner is held by other lawyers.

Melvin F. O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Melvin F. practices law in Wheeling, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Melvin F. O'Brien since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melvin F. O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Emily J. Beeson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Emily J. practices law in Weirton, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily J. Beeson since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emily J. Beeson is held by other lawyers.

Whitney R. Kerns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Oil and Gas Law. Whitney R. practices law in Morgantown, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney R. Kerns since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Whitney R. Kerns is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly S. Croyle is a partner in the Morgantown office of Bowles Rice and a member of the Energy and Real Estate Development practice group. Ms. Croyle provides guidance and counsel in the areas of mineral energy production, including property acquisition, litigation matters involving real estate, curative action, title examinations and other issues generated by the mining industry. She is active in the areas of land use and development, representing developers in commercial and residential...