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James A. Kirby, III



James A. Kirby, III
300 Summers Street
Suite 1500
Charleston, WV 25301
ph: (304) 346-7000
fx: (304) 344-9692
jak@goodwingoodwin.com

Mr. Kirby's practice involves general civil litigation, public finance, municipal law and government procurement.

Practice Details

  • Representing clients in civil litigation throughout West Virginia's State and Federal Courts and the West Virginia Court of Claims
  • Representing clients against claims of predatory lending or unfair debt collection practices
  • Representing clients facing claims made pursuant to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act
  • Serving as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, or issuer's counsel to West Virginia municipalities and political subdivisions, as well as the State of West Virginia
  • Served as General Counsel to the State of West Virginia Department of Administration
  • Served as Issuer's Counsel to the Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority which issued the largest bond deal in the State's history
  • Represented both plaintiffs and physicians in claims made pursuant to the Medical Professional Liability Act
  • Clerk for the Honorable Robert A. Irons, 31st Judicial Circuit

Education

  • B.A., Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1995
  • J.D., West Virginia University College of Law, 2000

Professional Affiliations

  • West Virginia State Bar
  • Kanawha County Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers

Court Admissions

  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all lower State courts
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia