Background
Bentley, Norwood was born on January 26, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
Bentley, Norwood was born on January 26, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
Marshall University (Bachelor of Arts, 1972. Master of Arts, 1975). West Virginia University (Juris Doctor, 1986).
Appointment Secretary to Governor of West Virginia, 1977-1979.
Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner, West Virginia, 1979-1988.
Worked at Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, Professional limited liability company (Martinsburg, West Virginia) specializing in Litigation (State and Federal, Trial and Appellate), General Business Counseling and Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Antitrust, Banking, Bankruptcy, Black Lung, Civil/Human Rights, Commercial, Creditor"s Rights, Economic Development, Education, Energy (Coal, Oil and Gas), Environmental, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Estate Planning, Financial Institutions, Gaming Law, Governmental Ethics and Election Law, Government Contracts, Health Care Financing, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment Law, Land Use and Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Patents, Probate, Public Finance, Real Estate, Securities, Taxation (Local, State and Federal), Toxic Torts, Trusts, White-Collar Criminal Defense, and Workers" Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1986, West Virginia. Appointment Secretary to Governor of West Virginia, 1977-1979.
Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner, West Virginia, 1979-1983.
Member: Berkeley County Bar Association. West Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1994-1997).
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
(Resident)
Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, Professional limited liability company, in West Virginia, doing business as Bowles Rice McDavid Graff Love & Getty, Professional Limited Liability Company in Kentucky, is a client-focused law firm committed to providing high quality, effective, and efficient legal services.
This commitment has contributed to the firm"s development since its founding in 1920. Through expansions and mergers, we have grown into a major regional firm with eight offices and nearly 100 attorneys. We are proud to represent individuals, professionals, organizations, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, and the surrounding region.
Member: Berkeley County Bar Association. West Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1994-1997). Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
(Resident).