Gordon H. Copland

Patrick S. Casey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Patrick S. practices law in Wheeling, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick S. Casey since 2008. 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 professi...

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...

Taylor Downs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor practices law in Martinsburg, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Downs 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 Taylor Downs is held by other lawyers.

Stephen M. Mathias is a partner in the Martinsburg office and leader of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. His primary practice areas include commercial law and real estate. Mr. Mathias served as assistant attorney general for the State of West Virginia from 1983 - 1985. He earned his bachelor of business administration degree in 1978 and his law degree in 1982 from West Virginia University. He was admitted to practice in West Virginia in 1982 and before the federal courts of both t...

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.

Jamison (“Jami”) Cooper has a practice that focuses on pre-litigation and litigation matters. The particular fields in which she practices have included commercial disputes, insurance coverage, construction, contracts, personal injury and wrongful death, condemnation and eminent domain, premises liability, consumer products and “lemon law” issues, insurance bad faith and professional liability. In addition to her practice before the state and federal courts, she handle...

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...

Seth Wilson is a partner in the Morgantown office of Bowles Rice and the leader of the firm’s Energy and Real Estate Development group. He also is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He practices in the areas of energy and real estate development, commercial real estate law, mineral law, tax and general business law. Mr. Wilson has a broad real estate and mineral law practice that involves assisting clients with structuring, negotiating and closing real estate transactions...

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.

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.