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Christopher J. Winton
August 9, 2024
Christopher Winton has earned a Band 2 rank in the practice area of Private Wealth Law in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024.
Scott Kaminski
July 11, 2024
Scott Kaminski won a jury verdict in federal court for client in a construction contract case. The opposing party claimed client failed to pay in full on invoices for construction work allegedly completed. Jury not only found that client did not breach the contract, but also found that the opposing party was the one who breached the contract and awarded damages to client on its counterclaim.
John Brewster
Christopher J. Winton
June 27, 2024
At the recent annual training for county clerks and fiduciary commissioners, John Brewster and Christopher Winton presented on the topics of the probate process and probate jurisdiction, providing valuable insight to the attendees.
Mark Kelley
June 11, 2024
Mark Kelley won an appeal of a Family Court order that had invalidated a prenuptial agreement on the grounds that the spouse did not understand the agreement because, among other reasons, she did not read the prenuptial agreement prior to signing it. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed, finding that the Family Court abused its discretion in finding that the spouse did not understand the prenuptial agreement because she did not read the agreement, among other reasons
Mark Kelley
John Brewster
November 6, 2023
Mark Kelley and John Brewster successfully appealed a circuit court order granting summary judgment to defendants in a will contest case. On the issues of testamentary capacity to make a will, undue influence over a testator, and tortious interference with a testamentary bequest, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia found that numerous issues of fact were in contention and that granting summary judgment to defendants was not appropriate. The Court reversed and remanded for further proceedings in circuit court.
Ray, Winton & Kelley
November 3 ,2023
Ray, Winton & Kelley is honored to have been named a Tier 2 firm in Charleston, WV for Trusts and Estates in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®
Scott H. Kaminski
John Brewster
August22, 2023
Scott H. Kaminski and John J. Brewster won a jury verdict for their clients who were alleged to have fraudulently failed to disclose hidden defects in the sale of a house.
Christopher J. Winton
August 17,2023
Christopher J. Winton was recognized in the 30thEdition of The Best Lawyers in America® for expertise in Trusts and Estates.
Christopher J. Winton
June 8, 2023
Christopher Winton presented at the Annual Training for County Clerks and Deputies on training fiduciary commissioners.
Christopher J. Winton
May 18,2023
Christopher Winton presented at the West Virginia Bankers Association Financial and Estate Planning Conference on making changes to irrevocable trusts. Mr. Winton and John Brewster both also presented on the ethics panel at the Conference.
Mark W. Kelley and
John Brewster
May 15, 2023
Mark Kelley and John Brewster successfully defend appeal of circuit court decision concluding probate of an estate was inappropriate in West Virginia because the decedent was a resident of California.
Scott H. Kaminski and
John Brewster
May 5,2023
Scott Kaminski and John Brewster win jury verdict for client against the Wyoming County Board of Education for negligence in failing to investigate, report and take action on instances of bullying against a student.
https://www.wvva.com/2023/05/05/autistic-student-awarded-30k-damages-wyoming-county-boe-lawsuit/
Christopher J. Winton
May 5, 2023
Christopher Winton presented to the Southeast Institute of the American Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel in Richmond, Virginia on significant developments in West Virginia estate law.
Christopher J. Winton
September 2021 Chris Winton was named the “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts and Estates in Charleston, WV based on the votes of his peers in the legal community, according to BestLawyers.com . Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and location is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation.
Franki Parsons, Of Counsel to the firm, was named one of
50 West Virginia Wonder Women by West Virginia Living Magazine.
Franki Parsons
September 2021
Ray, Winton & Kelley is proud to announce that Franki Parsons, Of Counsel Attorney to the firm, has been recognized as one of West Virginia Living Magazine’s West Virginia Wonder Women.
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Since 2014 the magazine has been honoring women who are raising the bar in their communities, serving as beacons of light in their industries, and forcing change for the greater good.
In Franki’s profile, she describes how the loss of her father in 2011, and the struggles of handling his estate while working out of state, showed her the need for attorneys to specialize in working with families on guardianship and estate matters.
Outside of the office, Franki has served on a number of boards, including Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley, an organization that provides help to seniors. She also notes that as she continues to grow her practice, she expects there will be more writing and teaching in her future.
Check out Franki’s complete profile in West Virginia Living magazine. You can find out where to pick up a copy here.
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Ray, Winton & Kelley
June 2021
Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC has been identified as one of the Best Probate Lawyers in Charleston on by the website Expertise.com.
Scott H. Kaminski
February 2021
Ray, Winton & Kelley is pleased to announce that
Scott H. Kaminski has joined the firm in an Of Counsel position. Scott concentrates on personal injury, professional negligence, employment law and civil litigation. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has been a trial attorney for 28 years.
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Phone Number:
Address
109 Capitol Street Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301
Assistance Hours
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday CLOSED
