Civil Litigation Attorney
Erika Klie Kolenich
An experienced advocate for people who have been wronged
Attorney 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 hundreds of civil cases, including personal injury, discrimination and wrongful death cases.
Attorney Kolenich 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 basic and advanced mediation education and training.
She resides in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with her husband and daughter. An 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
Ohio
Education:
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
Dramatic Arts/Political Science
B.A. – 2001
Buckhannon, WV
Dramatic Arts/Political Science
B.A. – 2001
University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH
J.D. 2004
Akron, OH
J.D. 2004
Associations/Memberships:
West Virginia Association for Justice
The American Association for Justice
Ohio State Bar Association
Member of the National Trial Lawyers Association
Awards and Honors:
America’s Top 100 Attorneys: Lifetime Achievement Award
National Trial Lawyers Top 100: 2015-2021
America’s Top 100 Attorneys: Top High Stakes Litigator for Personal Injury and Employment Litigation
Community Activities:
Candidate for Governor of West Virginia in the 2020 general election
Buckhannon Upshur Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Upshur Arts Alliance, Board Member
Zeta Tau Alpha, Advisor
Buckhannon Landmarks Commission
Upshur Human Resources, Board Member
Buckhannon Community Theatre – Executive Producer