Charleston, WV — Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC is pleased to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers®, which honors firms for professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
The 16th edition of Best Law Firms continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal profession, evaluating firms across 127 practice areas and 188 regional jurisdictions. Rankings are determined through a rigorous process that includes client feedback, peer review, and independent analysis of firm data. This year’s research included more than 110,000 client references and 200,000 individual evaluations, underscoring the value and trust placed in this highly regarded guide.
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC earned recognition across multiple practice areas and regions, demonstrating the firm’s depth of experience and commitment to client service.
Regional Tier 1 – Charleston, WV
- Arbitration
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Tax Law
Regional Tier 1 – Morgantown, WV
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation – Municipal
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Municipal Law
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Regional Tier 2 – Charleston, WV
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Energy Law
- Litigation – Banking and Finance
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Utilities Law
Regional Tier 2 – Morgantown, WV
- Commercial Litigation
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Regional Tier 3 – Charleston, WV
- Banking and Finance Law
“We are honored to again be recognized by Best Lawyers for our commitment to excellence across such a wide range of practice areas,” said Craig Kay, a member of the firm’s Management Committee. “These distinctions reflect the talent, integrity, and dedication of our attorneys, and the continued trust our clients place in us.”
For more information about the firm, or to view Kay Casto & Chaney’s complete list of recognitions, please visit www.kaycasto.com.
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Media Contact:
Mark D. Nelson, Executive Director
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
(304) 345-8900
mnelson@kaycasto.com