Charleston, WV (August 21, 2025) — Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region.
Only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location, making this distinction a true mark of excellence in the legal profession.
2026 “Lawyer of the Year” Recipients at Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC:
Charleston, WV
- John D. Hoblitzell III
Lawyer of the Year – Construction Law
Morgantown, WV
- Teresa J. Dumire
Lawyer of the Year – Insurance Law - Matthew Elshiaty
Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants - Erin J. Webb
Lawyer of the Year – Litigation – Labor and Employment
The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is presented by Best Lawyers in America®, a peer-reviewed publication that honors the top 5% of attorneys nationwide.
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
With offices in Charleston, Morgantown, Martinsburg, and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC is one of West Virginia’s most respected law firms. Since 1923, the firm has provided comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and public sector clients throughout the state.
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Media Contact:
Mark D. Nelson, Executive Director
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
mnelson@kaycasto.com