George E. Chamberlain, IV, is an Associate in the Banking, Manufacturing, and Education industry groups, focusing primarily on labor and employment, commercial litigation, and commercial law matters. He practices out of the Firm’s office in Charleston, West Virginia.
From the banking to manufacturing industries, George has experience advising a broad range of clients. He enjoys helping his clients navigate complex regulatory and statutory guidelines by developing innovative risk management and mitigation strategies. George also has extensive civil litigation experience and enjoys litigating complex civil claims before arbitrators, administrative agencies, and state and federal courts.
One of George’s favorite parts of practicing law is meeting new clients, and it’s obvious his clients like working with him – George was named one of the “10 Best in Client Satisfaction” in the state of West Virginia by the AIOPIA for the 2016-2017 year. His passion for his clients and the law makes him a force to be reckoned with both inside and outside the courtroom.
Looking at George's academic career, it's no wonder his legal star is on the rise. While at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, George served as a Senior Editor for the University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law and worked as a member of the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic, where he counseled and advised corporate clients on a variety of legal issues. During his time as an undergraduate student at the University of Notre Dame, George honed his public speaking and debate skills through his participation in the University’s National Parliamentary debate team and by working as a local news broadcaster in Southbend, Indiana.
When he’s not serving his clients, you can likely find George exploring the West Virginia wilderness through backpacking, hiking, kayaking, or cycling.
Awards
- Named one of the “10 Best in Client Satisfaction” in West Virginia by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) (2016-2017)
Notable Legal Experience
- Extensive legal experience in litigating complex civil claims before arbitrators, administrative agencies, state and federal courts
Work History
- Jackson Kelly PLLC (2017-Present)
- Farmer, Cline & Campbell PLLC, Litigation Associate (2012)
- Legal Aid of West Virginia, Law Clerk (2011)
- Steptoe & Johnson PPLC, Summer Associate (2011)
- The Honorable Justice Thomas McHugh, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, Summer Law Clerk (2010)
Practices
- Commercial Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Business Law
Industries
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Education
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Kenan-Flagler Business School (Certificate in Capital Markets, 2015)
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University of Pennsylvania Law School
(J.D., 2012)
- Highner Scholar
- Journal of International Law, Senior Editor
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Certificate in Business and Public Policy, 2012)
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy (Certificate in Trial Skills, 2012)
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University of Notre Dame
(B.A. in Political Science and Psychology, 2009)
- Franklin E. Doan Scholar
- Frazier Thompson Scholar
- McCullough Scholar
- Multicultural Student Programs and Services Honor Students and High Achievers
Admissions
- West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Professional Organizations
- West Virginia State Bar
- American Bar Association
Speaking Engagements & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Presentation with Justin M. Harrison, "Guns and Drugs," Jackson Kelly PLLC Trends in WV Employment, Labor and Benefits Law Seminar, Charleston, West Virginia, Oct. 16, 2018
- West Virginia Bankers Association - HR Management for Bankers Seminar (2017)
Writings and Publications
- Journal of International Law, Vol. 33, Senior Editor
Community
- Generation Charleston
- Generation West Virginia