Background
Chaney, Michael Thomas was born on February 4, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Vincent V. and Caroline (O'Neale) Chaney.
Chaney, Michael Thomas was born on February 4, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Vincent V. and Caroline (O'Neale) Chaney.
Duke University (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1973). Order of the Coif.
Associate Kay Casto & Chaney Professional Limited Liability Company, Charleston, 1973—1976. Member Kay, Casto & Chaney Professional Limited Liability Company, since 1977.
Board directors Marmet Hospital Foundation for Crippled Children, Inc., since 1992, president, 2000-2003. Board directors West Virginia State Bar Foundation, Inc., 1992-1900, president 1999-1900. Disciplinary board West Virginia State Bar, 1998-1904, chair, 2003-2004.
Board directors United Way of Kanawha Valley, Inc., 1997-1902. President Charleston Exchange Club, 2005-2006. Member American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar (executive committee young law section 1981-1984, board governors 1987-1990, member lawyer advertising commission 2006), Kanawha County Bar Association, Order of Coif.
Married Nancy Jane Bierly, May 25, 1974. Children: Matthew Thomas, Megan O'Neale, Christopher Michael.