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Personal injury Attorney at Buckhannon, WV
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State Years West Virginia - WV 19 years Ohio - OH 19 years Licensed for 19 years
StateWV
Acquired2005
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ActiveLawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Licensed for 19 years
StateOH
Acquired2004
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ActiveLawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Erika Klie Kolenich
Personal injury Attorney at Buckhannon, WV
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Compassionate
I've used Erika's services on multiple occasions. Not only to help me when I was assulted, but also to help me when I was in a bind with my vehicle/actions. She's been absolute amazing when I've needed to call her with no notice for legal advice. She's extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. Best of all, she's not judegemental and keeps an open mind. With sensitive material, it can be embarassing to talk to someone - but with Erika - I know I have a true teammate.
Nikolas
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Highly recommended
Erika is a brilliant attorney. She is very knowledgeable and determined. I was in a compliant and confusing legal mess and she sorted it out and I came out on top.
Adrien
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Practice areas
- Personal injury37%
- Employment and labor33%
- Insurance15%
- Litigation10%
- Family5%
Attorney Kolenich was admitted to practice law in 2004 and is licensed in state and federal court in West Virginia and Ohio. She is a 2001 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a 2004 graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. Attorney Kolenich has litigated hundreds of civil cases, including personal injury, discrimination and wrongful death cases.
Attorney Kolenich has a proven track record as a skilled trial attorney as well as extensive appellate experience. Ms. Kolenich is also a trained mediator and has completed basic and advanced mediation education and training.
She resides in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with her husband and daughter. An active member of the community, Ms. Kolenich donates several hours of her time to local organizations including the Head Start program and Community Theatre.
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Klie Law Offices
21 E Main St
Suite 160
Buckhannon, WV, 26201
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408 Market St
Parkersburg, WV, 26101
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Klie Law Offices
339 W Main St
Clarksburg, WV, 26301
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Posted by Nikolas | June 11, 2016
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Compassionate
I've used Erika's services on multiple occasions. Not only to help me when I was assulted, but also to help me when I was in a bind with my vehicle/actions. She's been absolute amazing when I've needed to call her with no notice for legal advice. She's extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. Best of all, she's not judegemental and keeps an open mind. With sensitive material, it can be embarassing to talk to someone - but with Erika - I know I have a true teammate.
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Posted by Adrien | February 10, 2016
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Highly recommended
Erika is a brilliant attorney. She is very knowledgeable and determined. I was in a compliant and confusing legal mess and she sorted it out and I came out on top.
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- Hourly Rates$ 200-200 per hour
- Contingency33%-45%
- RetainerSometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check
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AVVO RATING10.0(Superb)
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in2012.
Reciprocal - Probation issued in OH, 2012
updated on 03/01/2023
This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Ohio.
Publicly Reprimanded issued in OH, 2012
updated on 02/29/2016
Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Erika's comment: “This is the same discipline issued in West Virginia and was only issued through the reciprocal discipline process..”
Reprimanded issued in WV, 2012
updated on 03/14/2019
This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Erika's comment: “Although this discipline was in 2012, it was for conduct which occurred when I had only been licensed two years. It was a mistake that I credit to my lack of experience at the time. It was a situation for which I am regretful but was a one time incident.”
Work Experience
- Member
- Klie Law Offices, PLLC
- 2005 - Present
- Associate
- Robinson Law Offices
- 2004 - 2008
- Law Clerk
- Grisi & Riegler
- 2002 - 2004
- Law Clerk
- Anthony Tuccillo PC
- 2002 - 2002
Education
- University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 2004
- West Virginia Wesleyan College
- BA - Bachelor of Arts
- 2001
Sample of Legal Cases
- Loudin v. National Liability and Fire Ins. Co.
- Confidential settlement Amount.
- Simons v. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
- Verdict for the Plaintiff in Excess of Six Figures
Associations
- Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member
- 2017 - Present
- West Virginia Association for Justice
- Board of Governors
- 2015 - Present
- Upshur Arts Alliance
- Board Member
- 2014 - Present
- Buckhannon Community Theatre
- Executive Producer
- 2012 - Present
- Upshur Human Resources
- Board Member
- 2008 - Present
- American Association for Justice
- 2006 - Present
- West Virginia State Bar
- 2005 - Present
- Ohio State Bar Association
- 2004 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2017
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2015
Speaking Engagements
- MidWinter Conference 2017
- Finding the Perfect Fit: Opportunities, Challenges and Other Considerations When Deciding Whether to Work for a Firm or Hang Your Own Shingle
- 2017
- A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
- Initial Case Management, Drafting Initial Pleadings and Powerful Discovery Techniques
- 2017
- UHR Inc. Head Start Conference
- Legal Implications of Social Media
- 2016
- Employment Law
- Appearance Discriminaton
- 2016
- UHR, Inc. Head Start Conference
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- 2015
- CLE Rambo Litigation Tactics
- Rambo Litigation Tactics
- 2015
- CLE Insurance Law 2012
- First Party Bad Faith
- 2012
Attorney endorsem*nts
Received(6)
Given(8)
Endorse Erika
Melissa Roman
Unknown Attorney | Sep 07Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Erika welcomed me into her practice with open arms and a great deal of knowledge. She is always available to her clients and to her colleagues alike."
Phillip Isner
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 04Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Erika as both co-counsel and opposing counsel in many matters over the past ten years. She is extremely intelligent and works very hard for her clients."
James Lindsay
Litigation Attorney | Feb 15Relationship: Co-worker
"I am proud to endorse Erika. It has been a pleasure working with her and an absolute privilege learning from her. She advocates with passion for her clients, experience in the field, and the courage to go as far as necessary to achieve fair and just results."
Karl Kolenich
Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 08Relationship: Co-worker
"It is my pleasure to work with Erika Kolenich every day. She is incredibly knowledgeable and ensures that people who have been injured or have been wrongfully terminated get the best representation possible."
J. Hunter
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 08Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Eriki Klie is persistent and innovative. She learns from her mistakes, and is collaborative in her approach. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the WV Association for Justice, and she has established a very well-equipped office and staff."
Mark Troy
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 08Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Erika is a tough, smart lawyer who is passionate about her practice and the interests of her clients. I have also found her to be a highly ethical attorney, who is well-respected by Judges, insurers and opposing counsel. I would highly recommend her in any personal injury matter."
Phillip Isner
Criminal defense
Melissa Roman
Criminal defense
James Lindsay
Insurance
Robert Fitzsimmons
Personal injury
Robert Fitzsimmons
Insurance
Karl Kolenich
Employment and labor
J. Hunter
Divorce and separation
Mark Troy
Car accident
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Personal injury Attorney
Buckhannon, WV
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