Gretchen M. Callas
About Gretchen M. Callas
Gretchen M. Callas is a lawyer based in Charleston, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Gretchen M. Callas is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Jackson Kelly PLLC
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Charleston, WV
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