Education 
Education:
B.S. University of Virginia, 1985 (degree in mechanical engineering)
J.D. West Virginia University, 1990
Editor-in-Chief, W. Va. Law Review
Professional Experience:
Law Clerk to Chief U.S. District Court Judge Charles H. Haden 1990-92.
Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division, Southern District of West Virginia, 1992-2000
Cabinet Secretary of the W. Va. Department of Environment 2001-2003 Protection, 2001
Chairman, W. Va. Democrat Party, 2001-2003
Member, The Tinney Law Firm, 2003-2007
Partner, Neely & Callaghan, 2007- present
Practice Areas:
Federal Criminial Law for individuals and
businesses
Civil litigation in both State and Federal courts
Personal injuries, particularly personal injuries
arising from workplace accidents
Coal mine disaster litigation
Environmental Matters