Bowles Rice has been fortunate to attract and recruit outstanding, experienced attorneys who started their legal careers elsewhere. Our lateral attorneys have come to us from positions in government, industry, other states and other law firms.
We focus on a potential lateral attorney’s strength, talents, experience and reputation in his or her particular practice area. Credit for partnership consideration may be extended for all, or a portion of a lateral attorney’s time spent in a prior position.
Please contact Kim Croyle for more information if you are a practicing attorney with an outstanding record of academic achievement, and would like to learn more about opportunities with Bowles Rice.
Robert S. Kiss
Bowles Rice Partner and former Speaker of the House, West Virginia House of Delegates
Tax Practice Group
Charleston Office
“Bowles Rice presented me with a wonderful opportunity to continue and expand my practice with a broad and diverse client base. Once I began working at Bowles Rice, the friendly family-like small firm atmosphere that I was familiar with from my prior practice was apparent, irrespective of the firm's size. The talent and abilities of the entire firm and the active use of state-of-the-art technology made the practice of law a wonderful continuation of my career. ”
Rebecca M. Tinder
Bowles Rice Partner and former General Counsel for the WV Board and Department of Education
Education Practice Group
Charleston Office
“I was drawn to Bowles Rice because of the opportunity to join the State's premier Education Group, known throughout the state of West Virginia as "the best." I wanted to work with and learn from the best. My high expectations were not only met but were vastly surpassed in that my Bowles Rice family of mentors, coaches and teammates stretches far beyond just the Education Group to include every member of the firm. I am proud to be a part of Bowles Rice, a firm that values its members and their contribution to the success of our clients and as leaders in our communities.”
Robert L. Hogan
Bowles Rice Partner
Litigation Practice Group
Charleston Office
“It is Bowles Rice's reputation of professional service that makes the firm attractive to an outsider, but it is the quality of the people who work here and the culture they've created that make folks glad they've become part of the team.”
Joseph L. Caltrider
Bowles Rice Partner
Litigation Practice Group
Martinsburg Office
“Bowles Rice attorneys are respected as great lawyers, great leaders, great citizens and great people. I knew that I wanted to be partners with these people and to be associated with one of the best law firms in the region.”
Pat E. Clark
Bowles Rice Partner
Charleston Office
“I knew that Bowles Rice attorneys were respected for their outstanding legal work and public service, but what set the firm apart for me was its reputation as a place that values individuality and respects its attorneys’ commitments to their families and communities. My experience at the firm has confirmed this reputation – Bowles Rice is truly committed to providing excellent client service while it fosters the development and success of its attorneys and the larger community."
Carl L. Fletcher, Jr.
Special Counsel
Charleston Office
“Why Bowles Rice? Because this firm is committed to helping every lawyer reach his or her potential. When I was considering a position at Bowles Rice, Tom Heywood, the Managing Partner, told me that the Firm would provide me with the tools and support to be the best lawyer I could be. That’s the kind of thing that most law firms say, and frankly, I was skeptical, but that is precisely what happened. At every turn, the Firm has given me whatever I asked for to advance my practice and become a better attorney. I am certainly not unique within the firm; Bowles Rice is committed to helping everyone grow. This Firm understands that personal fulfillment ultimately benefits everyone collectively. That attitude makes for a rewarding work environment. And that’s why I’m at Bowles Rice.”