John Payne Scherer

Background

Payne Scherer, John was born on September 30, 1941 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States.

Education

Hampden-Sydney College (Bachelor of Arts, 1963). West Virginia University (Bachelor of Laws, 1966).

Career

Worked at File, Payne, Scherer & File (Beckley, West Virginia) specializing in General Civil Practice. Insurance Defense, Corporation, Mining, Banking, Municipal and Bond, Real Estate, Trust and Insurance Law. Trials.

Admitted to the bar, 1966, West Virginia.

Phi Delta Phi.

Author: Case Comments, Volume 67, 1964-1965 and Student Note, Volume 68, 1965-1966, West Virginia Law Review. Member: Raleigh County (President, 1983-1984), West Virginia and American Bar Associations. The West Virginia State Bar.

Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.

File, Payne, Scherer & File was established in the early 1900s. The practice extends throughout Southern West Virginia.

Achievements

• John Payne Scherer has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Raleigh County (President, 1983-1984), West Virginia and American Bar Associations. The West Virginia State Bar. Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.