Ginny Conley is a former elected Prosecutor who handled family abuse and neglect cases and is experienced in many aspects of custody and divorce addition to advice and representation in a divorce proceeding, we can assist in post-divorce modifications and related matters such as paternity and adoption. Contact Conley Law Office, PLLC for assistance in your family law matter.
Child Support
We recognize the best interests of the child as the guiding force in determining to grant joint or sole custody, and how to award visitation and parenting time in the absence of a parenting plan drawn up by the spouses. Child support is determined according to statutory guidelines based on the “income shares” model.
Child Custody and Visitation
Family law is one of the major practice areas at the Conley Law Office, PLLC, and we help individuals and families across West Virginia through divorce and all the issues that may arise, such as child custody, support and the division of property. In all of these areas, the court will impose orders on the parties if they cannot agree amongst themselves on how to resolve the issues in their divorce. At Conley Law Office, we encourage settlements so that the parties control the outcome. We have found that a negotiated settlement is much more likely to meet your needs and is more likely to be voluntarily implemented without the need for court enforcement. However, when settlements cannot be reached, we provide strong and effective advocacy in court to make sure your rights are protected and that the issues are resolved with your best interests in mind.
Adoption
Paternity
Guardianship
Floretta, a native of Belleville, West Virginia, is a legal assistant who has 38 years of experience in the areas of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Tax Law and Guardianship matters. Prior to joining Conley Law Office, PLLC, she was a legal assistant with a large, multi-state defense law.
Spousal Support
Whether an award of spousal support or maintenance is made depends on a variety of factors, such as the duration of the marriage, the income and earning capacities of the parties, and the age and health of each spouse. In West Virginia, the court may consider the property division in making its award.
As an experienced former prosecutor, Ginny Conley of the Conley Law Office, PLLC, is equipped to handle criminal defense of all felonies and misdemeanors in West Virginia, including white collar offenses charged at the state or federal level.
DUI/DWI
When stopped by police under suspicion of driving under the influence, you may be required to take a chemical test of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Having a (BAC) of.08 or more is per se intoxication, without requiring any proof of impairment. Even if your BAC is below.08, you can still be arrested for DUI if the police observe signs of driving while impaired, such as weaving in and out of traffic. The penalties for DUI conviction, even for a first offense, can be quite severe.
Wrongful Death
Attorney Ginny Conley of Conley Law Office, PLLC in Parkersburg, West Virginia helps people who have been injured in automobile accidents, from a defective product, or other instances of negligence or wrongful conduct of another which has caused serious personal injury or wrongful death.
Traffic Violations
A former criminal prosecutor, attorney Ginny Conley of Conley Law Office, PLLC, provides experienced criminal defense representation in all types of felonies and misdemeanors. Ginny and her staff have handled cases from traffic tickets to murder effectively and efficiently. A full and frank evaluation by these attorneys will let you know where you stand.
Fraud
In addition, there are many types of fraud which can be charged, ranging from fraudulent and deceptive telemarketers and door-to-door salesmen, to a blossoming range of Internet fraud and related computer crime and identity theft. Business or corporate fraud often involves using questionable methods of accounting to mislead auditors or investors about the fiscal health of an organization, or engaging in self-dealing or practices such as backdating stock options. Securities fraud can include charges of insider trading, late-day trading, or pyramid schemes or “Ponzi schemes” involving stocks and commodities. Securities fraud cases are investigated and enforced in the federal courts by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whereas other offenses may be prosecuted in either state or federal court, depending upon the specific law or laws alleged to be violated.
White Collar Crimes
Cases involving white collar crime are frequently built over several months before charges are ever filed or any arrests are made. During this period, police or prosecutors may ask you questions as part of their investigation. Even if they tell you that you are not be targeted as a suspect, the police are trained experts at eliciting incriminating statements from unsuspecting individuals. It is always wise to consult an attorney before answering any questions. Also, if you bring in an attorney early enough, we may be able to prevent charges from ever being filed, or to influence what charges do get filed and be prepared to deal with them appropriately.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Ginny, a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, is the founder and principal attorney at Conley Law Office, PLLC. She most recently served 12 years as the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney where she handled all types of felony, misdemeanor, abuse, and neglect cases. This position also enabled her to develop sharp litigation and negotiation skills and hone her investigative work, which proves invaluable in all aspects of her legal services.
Embezzlement
Offenses categorized as white collar crimes are generally those that are accomplished by some means of deception, rather than force or threats of violence. Often times, white collar criminal charges are related to a person’s employment status or position of trust, such as a custodian of money, bookkeeper, treasurer or caregiver with access to a person’s finances. Embezzlement and forgery are typical examples of white collar offenses charged in these situations.
Murder
A former criminal prosecutor, attorney Ginny Conley of Conley Law Office, PLLC provides experienced criminal defense representation in all types of felonies and misdemeanors. Ginny and her staff have handled cases from traffic tickets to murder effectively and efficiently. A full and frank evaluation by these attorneys will let you know where you stand
In the arena of white collar crime, charges are often based on prosecutors’ interpretation of lengthy, complicated statues and complex business transactions. Whether or not the law was violated is often a highly technical question that can be argued in different ways. Intent is often a critical element of establishing guilt or innocence in the violation of a complicated statute governing financial transactions.
Although West Virginia recognizes the concept of at will employment, and employees not under contract may generally be let go at any time for any reason, employers are still bound to follow the law and many do unlawfully discriminate. A termination for an illegal reason may be challenged by a worker in court and the remedies for a wrongful termination can range from reinstatment with back pay to money damages and other penalties.
Employment Discrimination
State and federal laws protect the right of the worker to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on a number of characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability. Title VII and other laws prohibit discrimination at every phase of the employment process, including hiring, pay, transfers and assignments, promotions, discipline and termination.
Sexual Harassment
The law of sexual harassment has evolved from only considering quid pro quo sexual harassment, where a supervisor conditions favorable or unfavorable job treatment on a subordinate’s willingness to be sexually or romantically involved with the superior, to prohibiting hostile work environments. A hostile environment is created when unwelcome sexual conduct is so severe and pervasive that the workplace becomes a hostile or threatening place to be. This unwelcome conduct may be perpetuated by a supervisor or it may involve co-workers or others present in the workplace.
If you are injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, such as in an automobile accident, the law allows you to hold the negligent driver responsible and recover for the damage caused to you. Recoverable damages include the property damage to your vehicle, present and future medical expense, including costs of rehabilitation; present and future lost wages due to time you missed from work or if your injuries limit your ability to work or earn in the future, and the pain and suffering the accident has caused you to endure.
Obtaining the compensation to which you may be entitled is not automatic or guaranteed, however. As the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you are required to prove the nature and extent of your injuries and prove that they were caused by the defendant’s negligence. The defendant, meanwhile, usually represented by the insurance company’s lawyers, will try to convince the jury that your own negligence caused the accident or injury. The jury may assign a portion of the responsibility for the accident to each driver. If you are found to be 50% or more at fault, then you cannot recover, but so long as the other driver is found to be more responsible than you, you can still recover that portion of the defendant’s negligence which caused your injuries.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Individuals with a medical condition that prevent them from working, whether from a physical or mental disability may be eligible for either Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Disability Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects a qualified individual with a disability from discrimination. This may sound straightforward, but it is not always as simple as it seems. For instance, having a disability means having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, but it could also mean having a record of a disability or simply being regarded as having a disability. A “qualified individual with a disability” is one who can perform the essential function of at the job with our without reasonable accommodations. What does it mean to be “impaired” or “substantially limited,” and what is defined as “major life activity?” In addition, what are “reasonable accommodations” and what are the “essential functions” of the job? These questions have all been litigated in the courts and revisited in statutory amendments and federal regulation over the past 20 years. One thing the government has made clear recently is that the law is to be read broadly and lean toward covering and protecting more people rather than less.
Many factors have combined to create a wave (or several waves) of home foreclosures throughout the country, including the subprime mortgage crisis, the economic downturn, and a correction in the overvalued housing market. These factors have caused people to find themselves owing more on their mortgage than their home is worth, and not being able to afford the high monthly payments due to a job loss or a reset in the loan interest rates.
Tax Law
Debt Collection
Keep in mind that laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act only apply to professional bill collectors and companies that buy delinquent debt; they do not regulate conduct by the original creditor, such as a doctor’s office, retail store or Credit Card Company. Even in many cases, however, we are able to work directly with the creditor and put a stop to the harassment.