Kay Casto & Chaney serves as counsel to cities, towns, county commissions, and public boards throughout West Virginia. Our attorneys advise elected officials and staff on the day-to-day legal questions that arise in running a local government, and represent municipalities when those matters reach litigation. Our municipal law services include:

• Ordinances & Codification: Drafting, reviewing, and codifying ordinances, resolutions, and municipal codes.
• Open Government Compliance: Guidance on the Open Governmental Proceedings Act, FOIA requests, and public records retention.
• Council & Board Governance: Advising on meeting procedure, conflicts of interest, ethics, and official conduct.
• Municipal Finance & Taxation: Counsel on levies, municipal fees, bond issuance, and budget compliance.
• Annexation & Boundary Matters: Representing municipalities through annexation petitions and boundary adjustments.
• Zoning & Land Use: Supporting planning commissions and boards of zoning appeals on permitting and enforcement.
• Public Employment: Advising on personnel policies, civil service, and police and fire pension matters.
• Municipal Litigation: Defending municipalities and public officials in civil actions and administrative appeals.

Because municipal decisions are made in public and under strict procedural rules, we emphasize practical counsel that helps officials act confidently and withstand scrutiny — resolving questions early where possible, and defending the municipality effectively when it is not.