Kay Casto & Chaney advises cities, municipalities, public bodies and regulated entities across West Virginia on the full range of government and public law matters.

Our attorneys serve as counsel to local governments and public officials, and represent utility and energy clients before the West Virginia Public Service Commission.

Our Government & Public Law Services

Our government practice spans the full lifecycle of public law — from advising elected officials on daily governance questions to representing regulated industries in contested proceedings. We regularly assist clients with:

• Municipal & Local Government Counsel: Serving as general counsel to cities, towns, and county commissions on ordinances, governance, and day-to-day legal operations.
• Public Utilities & Energy Regulation: Representing utility and energy clients before the West Virginia Public Service Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Law: Guiding regulated entities through permitting, licensing, rulemaking, and administrative hearings and appeals.
• Public Procurement & Contracting: Advising public bodies and private contractors on competitive bidding, public contracts, and procurement requirements.
• Open Government Compliance: Counsel on the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Governmental Proceedings Act, and public records obligations.
• Economic Development & Public Finance: Assisting with bond issuance, tax increment financing, and public-private development projects.
• Land Use, Zoning & Annexation: Representing municipalities, planning commissions, and applicants in zoning, land use, and annexation matters.
• Governmental Litigation & Appeals: Defending governmental entities and public officials in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and appeals.

Because public bodies operate under heightened scrutiny and strict procedural requirements, we emphasize practical guidance that keeps our clients compliant, transparent, and insulated from avoidable risk. We work closely with councils, boards, commissions, and administrators to resolve issues early — and to litigate effectively when that becomes necessary.

Whether you are a public body navigating a complex regulatory question or a private entity doing business with government, our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in West Virginia public law to help you reach practical, defensible results.