Kent J. GEORGE

Background

George, Kent J. was born on March 12, 1960 in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.

Education

Swarthmore College (Bachelor of Arts, 1982). Oxford University, University College, Oxford, England (Bachelor of Arts.M.A., 1985). University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1987).

Curtis Bok Scholar.

Jesse Holmes Prize.

Career

Worked at Robinson & McElwee Limited Liability Partnership (Charleston, West Virginia) specializing in General Civil Practice. Banking, Bankruptcy, Black Lung, Coal, Energy, Environment, Estate Planning, Health Care, Insurance, Labor, Legislation, Litigation, Public Utilities, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Recreation, Securities, Taxation, Toxic Torts, Workers Compensation and Health and Safety Law. Admitted to the bar, 1987, West Virginia and United States.

District Court, Southern District of West Virginia.

1995, United States. Supreme Court. Curtis Bok Scholar; Jesse Holmes Prize.

Member: Kanawha County and West Virginia Bar Associations. The West Virginia State Bar.

Robinson & McElwee traces its legal roots in Charleston, West Virginia to 1865.

The current firm was formed in 1983 to provide a full range of legal services to its clients. lieutenant commenced practice at that time with seven partners and twelve associates. Since then it has grown to a firm of 50 lawyers.

The firm also employs a number of legal assistants.

The firm"s Clarksburg, West Virginia office opened in 1992 and currently has 4 lawyers.

Achievements

• KENT GEORGE has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Kanawha County, West Virginia and American Bar Associations. The West Virginia State Bar.