Ranking tables

Tax | USA

West Virginia

Tax covers transactional and controversy-related work. Tax on the transactional side covers corporate partnerships structures, tax planning, spin-offs and negotiating tax-free acquisitions. Tax controversy encompasses any contentious tax issue, predominantly at the federal court stage. This includes tax-based litigation, IRS examinations (usually concerning federal income tax issues) and tax shelter investigations. This section also takes into account transfer pricing.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael E Caryl
    Michael E Caryl Bowles Rice LLP21 Years Ranked
  2. Louis S Southworth IIJackson Kelly PLLC
1

Band 1

  1. Craig A. Griffith
    Craig A. Griffith Frost Brown Todd LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Craig KayKay Casto & Chaney PLLC
  3. Robert TweelJackson Kelly PLLC
2

Band 2

  1. David CroftSpilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
  2. Heather HarlanRobinson & McElwee PLLC
  3. Michael W BarillSteptoe & Johnson PLLC
  4. Paul PapadopoulosSpilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael E Caryl
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    Michael E Caryl
    Bowles Rice LLP
    Bowles Rice LLP | Tax
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    Michael Caryl of Bowles Rice LLP has a wealth of experience in tax matters. He advises on planning as well as controversy cases.
  2. Louis S Southworth II
    Jackson Kelly PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. Craig A. Griffith
    1
    Craig A. Griffith
    Frost Brown Todd LLP
    Frost Brown Todd LLP | Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Craig Griffith of Frost Brown Todd LLP represents a range of clients in his tax practice, advising them on incentives and tax appeals, among other matters.
  2. Craig Kay
    Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Robert Tweel
    Jackson Kelly PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. David Croft
    Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Heather Harlan
    Robinson & McElwee PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Michael W Barill
    Steptoe & Johnson PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Paul Papadopoulos
    Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. David DeJarnett
    3
    David DeJarnett
    Bowles Rice LLP
    Bowles Rice LLP | Tax
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    David DeJarnett of Bowles Rice LLP is a specialist private client attorney with notable tax expertise. He assists clients with both tax planning and controversy issues.

  2. Emily R. Lambright
    3
    Emily R. Lambright
    Bowles Rice LLP
    Bowles Rice LLP | Tax
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Emily Lambright of Bowles Rice LLP brings to bear her expertise as a certified public accountant. She advises clients on a range of matters including income and estate tax.

  3. James White
    Jackson Kelly PLLC | Tax
    2025 | Band 3