J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (1965)

B.A., West Virginia University (1962)

  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
  • U.S. Tax Court
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Charles M. Love, III

Retired Partner

Charles Love concentrated his defense practice in class actions, mass toxic torts, insurance, products liability, commercial litigation and insurance defense.

Charlie has served as president of both the West Virginia State Bar and The West Virginia Bar Association, is a fellow of the American Bar Association, a fellow of the West Virginia State Bar and is a permanent member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. 

When he was still practicing, Charlie was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America ® in the areas of bet-the-company litigation; commercial litigation; litigation – environmental; and mass tort litigation/class actions – defendants.

Professional Highlights

  • Fellow, American Bar Association
  • Fellow, West Virginia State Bar
  • Past President, West Virginia State Bar
  • Past Chairman, West Virginia State Bar Legal Ethics Committee

  • Past President, The West Virginia Bar Association
  • Past Chairman, West Virginia University College of Law Visiting Committee

  • Past Chairman, West Virginia University College of Law National Development Committee

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America ® (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the areas of Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: Mass Tort 

  • Peer-Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Recognized by West Virginia Super Lawyers (Business Litigation)
  • Named a “Local Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation

  • Justicia Officium Award, College of Law, West Virginia University