Erika Kolenich - Buckhannon, WV
Attorney at Klie Law Offices
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Buckhannon, WV
21 E Main St Suite 160 Buckhannon, WV 26201
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Buckhannon Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 09/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Discrimination
- Wrongful Death
- Appellate Practice
- Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2015 - 2017
Education
Legal Education
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University of Akron School of Law,
Akron,
Ohio, 2004
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2001
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Major: Dramatic Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Anthony Tuccillo PC, Law Clerk, 2002
- Grisi & Riegler, Law Clerk, 2002 - 2004
- Robinson Law Offices, Associate, 2004 - 2008
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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MidWinter Conference, Finding the Perfect Fit: Opportunities, Challenges and Other Considerations When Deciding Whether to Work for a Firm or Hang Your Own Shingle, 2017
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A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management, Initial Case Management, Drafting Initial Pleadings and Powerful Discovery Techniques, 2017
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UHR Inc. Head Start Conference, Legal Implications of Social Media, 2016
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Employment Law, Appearance Discrimination, 2016
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UHR, Inc. Head Start Conference, Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 2015
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CLE Rambo Litigation Tactics, Rambo Litigation Tactics, 2015
- CLE Insurance Law, First Party Bad Faith, 2012
Representative Cases
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Loudin v. National Liability and Fire Ins. Co. Confidential settlement Amount.
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Simons v. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Verdict for the Plaintiff in Excess of Six Figures
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2004
- West Virginia, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce, 2017 - Present (Board Member)
- West Virginia Association for Justice, 2015 - Present (Board of Governors)
- Upshur Arts Alliance, 2014 - Present (Board Member)
- Buckhannon Community Theatre, 2012 - Present (Executive Producer)
- Upshur Human Resources, 2008 - Present (Board Member)
- American Association for Justice, 2006 - Present (Member)
- West Virginia State Bar, 2005 - Present (Member)
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
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