Alex focuses his practice on labor and employment litigation, along with general liability defense. He applies his wealth of legal knowledge when counseling clients through the nuances of pre-suit investigations in West Virginia in the areas of employment law, premises liability, motor vehicle liability and construction litigation. Alex has experience defending clients against discrimination claims and those involving West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Prior to joining Litchfield Cavo LLP, Alex spent several years representing clients at a law firm that focused on employment litigation.
Practices
- Obtained summary judgment after landlord Plaintiff purchased flooring from our local flooring supplier client and alleged construction defects and breach of warranties; the Circuit Court concluded that Plaintiff had exceeded the statutes of limitations and repose, and dismissed the case, ruling in favor of our client.
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, JD, 2018
- Class of 2018 Ethics Counsel
- Family Law Quarterly, Member
- West Virginia University, BA, History and Geography, 2014
- Eberly Scholar
- Rhodes Scholar Nominee
Admissions
- West Virginia
- United States District Courts: Northern District of West Virginia, Southern District of West Virginia
Professional Memberships
- West Virginia State Bar
- Young Lawyer Section
- District 8 (Kanawha County) Representative
- West Virginia Beekeepers Association, Legislative Action Committee Member
Languages
- English
Honors & Awards
- Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Award Recipient for Civil Disobedience (2016)
- West Virginia University College of Law Awards
- Henry D. Collins Law Scholarship
- Huddleston Bolen-Bruce Stout Memorial Scholarship
- Thurman W. Arnold Memorial Scholarship
- West Virginia University Award
Recognition
- Included among the Top 40 Under 40 list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2023