Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC is proud to announce that Charlotte Ann Hoffman Norris has been honored as the Best Lawyers® 2018 Litigation - ERISA “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston, WV’s metropolitan area. Based on peer evaluations, this award shows that Charlotte’s peers recognize her 26 years of exemplary work in the area of ERISA litigation in employment law as outstanding in that practice area.

Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, proudly announces that Best Lawyers® has recognized Thomas E. Scarr as the 2018 Charleston, WV Litigation - Construction “Lawyer of the Year.” This recognition is based on peer reviews, showing Tom’s skill in construction litigation in West Virginia has earned the respect of esteemed colleagues in this practice area. 

Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC is proud to announce that Stephen J. Golder, head of the Business Services Section, has been named the 2018 Charleston, WV Commercial Transactions and UCC “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America©. In addition to this prestigious title, Steve has previously been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® for his work in four additional business law practice areas: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law.

Many people in West Virginia (WV) and nationwide believe that having a simple will is all that is needed to prepare their estate. However, a simple will may not adequately cover the passing of all property and financial accounts to your heirs. You will want to work with a trust lawyer in WV to ensure you have a complete estate plan that includes not only a will but also any trust or other documents you need to effectuate your wishes.

Savvy business owners know they have the best chance of meeting their business transition goals when they start early. Whether your company just opened its doors or retirement is right around the corner, you can get on track and stay there with the help of a business succession planning attorney experienced in your market. Whether you do business in West Virginia (WV), Kentucky (KY), or Ohio (OH), or elsewhere, you’ll learn what to expect from your business succession planning attorney in this article.