United States Supreme Court The official website for the United States Supreme Court includes information about the Supreme Court and access to opinions in recent years.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals This website includes lots of information about the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals including its decisions since September 1991.
Websites Dealing with Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The website for the EEOC, the federal agency that handles discrimination claims, has lots of information about laws prohibiting discrimination. However, victims of discrmination in West Virginia have a choice between federal and state law. In many cases, it is better to pursue a claim under state law than under federal law. Consult with an attorney before filing with the EEOC.
West Virginia Human Rights Commission This website includes information about how to file a discrimination claim with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission. However, victims of discrimination in West Virginia have a number of choices including filing with the Commission, filing with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and filing in a West Virginia state court. Consult with an atttorney in order to determine which choice is best for your case.
Other Legal Websites
American Bar Association The website of this national organization of attorneys includes news and information about law and the legal profession.
Legal Help for West Virginians This website was created by the legal services programs in West Virginia and the West Virginia University Clinical Law Program. It includes information on a number of different legal issues.
The Innocence Project This is the website of the organization that has helped overturn the wrongful convictions of over 150 persons who were imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. It includes information about the Innocence Project, its work and the clients they have represented.
Lawyers.com This website allows you to search for information about lawyers throughout the United States.
West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board This is the website for the organization that interprets lawyer ethics rules in West Virginia and handles complaints against West Virginia attorneys.
West Virginia State Bar This is the website for the West Virginia State Bar. All West Virginia lawyers must belong to the West Virginia State Bar. This website includes a membership directory of lawyers in West Virginia and other information about the West Virginia State Bar.
Americans for Insurance Reform This website offers news and analysis concerning insurance issues. AIR is a project of the Center for Justice and Democracy. It offers a critical perspective on the claims of the insurance industry.
Consumers Union and Reports The homepage for the national consumer organization that publishes Consumer Reports includes lots of information about consumer products, including consumer product safety.
HIPAA - Privacy of Medical Records The website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has information concerning your right to privacy regarding your medical records.
U.S. Wage and Hour Law This is the website for the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. It has information about federal wage and hour law.
West Virginia Wage and Hour Law This website has information concerning West Virginia laws regarding wage and related matters.
Workplace Fairness This website includes news and articles about workplace problems, policies, and rights.
