Erika Klie Kolenich was admitted to practice law in 2004 and is licensed in state and federal court in West Virginia and Ohio. She is a 2001 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a 2004 graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. Attorney Kolenich has litigated several hundred civil cases, including personal injury, discrimination and wrongful death cases. She has a proven track record as a skilled trial attorney as well as extensive appellate experience. Ms. Kolenich is also a trained mediator and has completed both basic and advanced mediation education and training. She resides in Buckhannon, West Virginia with her husband and daughter. A very active member of the community, Ms. Kolenich donates several hours of her time to local organizations including the Head Start program and Community Theatre.

Bar Admissions:

West Virginia and Ohio

Education:

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
Dramatic Arts/Political Science
B.A. - 2001

University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH
J.D. 2004

Associations/Memberships:

West Virginia Association for Justice
The American Association for Justice
Ohio State Bar Association

Community Activities:

Buckhannon Upshur Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Upshur Arts Alliance, President
Zeta Tau Alpha, Advisor
Buckhannon Landmarks Commission
Upshur Human Resources, Board Member
Buckhannon Community Theatre, Board Member
Buckhannon Community Theatre ? Executive Producer (replacing Board Member)