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Bernard Vallejos presented "Social Media and the Law Office" at a seminar sponsored by Lorman Education Services. [01/20/2012]
Bernard Vallejos recently spoke on the subject of “Social Media and the Law Office," a compelling and relevant issue for today's professional workplace. The discussion included the implications of social media on the practice of law, how it benefits attorneys, ethical and legal considerations, and recent case law involving privacy, attorney-client and attorney work product issues. The seminar was held at the Holiday Inn Express in Charleston, WV and was sponsored by Lorman Education Services.

Defense Verdict, Circuit Court of Cabell County [11/22/2011]
Michael J. Farrell, Tamela J. White and Allison Carroll Anderson successfully defended a nurse midwife and gynecologist in a three week medical malpractice trial in the Circuit Court of Cabell County, Huntington, West Virginia. The jury returned the verdict in 75 minutes on November 15, 2011, fully exonerating both clients.

FWL Attorneys Speak at the 2011 WVDTC Deposition Bootcamp. [09/21/2011]
On September 16, 2011, Joe Farrell, Jr., Chip Capehart and Bernard Vallejos spoke at the 2011 Deposition Boot Camp hosted by the WV Defense Trial Counsel in Charleston, WV. Their respective topics were "Taking the Plaintiff Deposition;" "Deposition War Stories (Discussion Panel);" and "Basic Deposition Procedural Requirements and Preparation: Objections."

David A. Stackpole Authors Article for the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, May 2011 [07/11/2011]
"Justice Ketchum: A Practical Approach to Law" reviews and analyzes Justice Ketchum’s dissents since he was elected as a Justice and draws conclusions as to the ramifications of his approach to law for appellate practice in West Virginia.

Four Partners Recognized by Super Lawyers. [06/29/2011]
Michael J. Farrell, Joseph M. Farrell, Jr., Tamela J. White and Erik W. Legg were named West Virginia Super Lawyers in the 2011 edition of the publication. Their listings can be found at www.superlawyers.com. To be named a West Virginia Super Lawyer, a candidate must pass a stringent screening process that includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review, and independent research on candidates. Michael Farrell is included under the practice area of Business Litigation; Joseph Farrell, Jr and Tamela White are included in the Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Defense practice area; and Erik Legg is included in the Products Personal Injury Defense practice area.

Tammy White Achieves Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.)Degree from Johns Hopkins University. [06/29/2011]
Farrell, White & Legg, PLLC is proud to announce that Tamela J. White, Member, was awarded The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health on May 25, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

Tammy White appointed to the faculty of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine [04/25/2011]
On April 25, 2011, Tammy White was appointed to the faculty of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as a Clinical Associate Professor with Marshall University.

Bernard S. Vallejos published and presented.... [03/01/2011]
Bernard S. Vallejos published and presented on "Medical Malpractice Liability Update” for West Virginia State Bar and West Virginia University College of Law at the Canaan Valley Lodge, Davis, West Virginia (February 25-26, 2011)

Erik Legg recognized as emerging leader in West Virginia [02/11/2011]
Erik Legg was one of the 52 leaders nominated to partcipate in Leadership West Virginia program for 2011. The program identifies emerging leaders throughout West Virginia and enhances their knowledge not only of the challenges facing the state, but also the state’s unique attributes and diversity. Leadership West Virginia recognizes that the cultivation of new leadership is of utmost importance to West Virginia’s future prosperity and progress, Leadership West Virginia works to develop and motivate a cross-section of leaders who will use their talents and abilities to inspire others and to foster a new spirit of energy, enthusiasm and vitality throughout the state.

Paul Farrell appointed Cabell County Circuit Judge [01/24/2011]
On January 21, 2011, Paul Farrell was appointed by the acting Govenor Earl Ray Tomblin to fill the Cabell County Judge vacancy. His appointment begins immediately.

Alexander Turner serving as Vice Chair..... [11/08/2010]
Effective November 5, 2010, Alexander Turner is serving as Vice Chair of the DTCWV Business Litigation Substantive Law Committee.

Tamela J. White and David Stackpole received a defense verdict in a medical negligence action [09/24/2010]
Tamela J. White and David Stackpole of Farrell, Farrell & Farrell, PLLC, received a defense verdict in the trial of a medical negligence case in the Circuit Court of Cabell County, West Virginia presided over by The Honorable Jane Hustead. The claim alleged negligent performance of percutaneous angiography and stent placement. The decedent experienced a perforation of the left anterior descending artery during stent placement for occlusive disease. A unanimous verdict, in favor of the defendants on standard of care was rendered.

Michael J. Farrell appointed member of Teaching/Trial & Appellate Advocacy Committee [09/13/2010]
Michael J. Farrell appointed member of the Teaching/Trial & Appellate Advocacy Committee for the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Contribution to the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine [07/28/2010]
The firm made a $5,000 contribution to the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Endowment for the Robert C. Nerhood Chair.

Erik Legg Inducted to International Association of Defense Counsel [06/25/2010]
Erik W. Legg was inducted as a Member to the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is an invitation-only professional association for corporate and insurance defense lawyers around the world since 1920. Its activities benefit the approximately 2,500 invitation-only, peer-reviewed members and their clients as well as the civil justice system and the legal profession. IADC members are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and service and upholding the rule of law and integrity of the court system. Erik is a member of the complex litigation team with primary responsibility for pharmaceutical and medical products liability, medical professional malpractice, workplace exposure and injury litigation, and employment discrimination and wrongful discharge claims. In that capacity, he has managed more than one hundred drug product liability cases.

Michael J. Farrell and David A. Stackpole co-authored an article for Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. [06/21/2010]
Michael J. Farrell and David A. Stackpole co-authored an article entitled "Product Liability- The Emergence of the Sophisticated Purchaser and Bulk Supplier Defenses"for Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. The article outlines two different defenses (Sophisticated Purchaser Defense and Bulk Supplier Defense) to failure to warn claims in products liability actions and how the two defenses can be used together as demonstrated by the recent decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in Roney v. Gencorp, 654 F. Supp. 2d 501 (S.D. W. Va. 2009).

Article co-authored by Charlotte Hoffman Norris.... [06/16/2010]
The Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia published an article co-authored by Charlotte Hoffman Norris for the 2009-2010 Employment Law Update. The articles provided a review of Federal and West Virginia cases from March 2009 to March 2010 pertaining to Employment and Labor law.

Charlotte Hoffman Norris serving as Chair of the Employment Law Committee of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. [06/16/2010]
Charlotte Hoffman Norris serving as Chair of the Employment Law Committee of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. She will serve as Chair of the Committee until May 2011.