Professional Statement:
Jaclyn A. Bryk concentrates her practice on matters related to insurance law and commercial/general litigation. Ms. Bryk's experience in insurance law includes offering coverage opinions, representing both insurance companies and insureds in declaratory judgment and bad faith actions, and providing general counsel to insurance companies and insureds. Ms. Bryk's experience in commercial/general litigation includes representation of businesses in all aspects of general litigation.
Ms. Bryk regularly represents clients in state and federal courts. She has also briefed cases to the West Virginia Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Practice Concentrations:
Education:
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J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law (2004)
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Oxford University, St. Anne's College, Oxford, England (2002)
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B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science and History (concentration in Modern European Studies), John Carroll University (2001)
Court Admissions:
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
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Supreme Court of Ohio
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United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
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United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Professional Involvement:
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Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
Co-Chair - Young Lawyers Committee
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American Bar Association
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The West Virginia Bar Association
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Kanawha County Bar Association
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Defense Research Institute
Representative Legal Work & Trial Experience:
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Obtained summary judgment for insurance company on assault and battery exclusion to commercial general liability policy
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Obtained dismissal of member of limited liability company despite attempts to pierce the corporate veil
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Representing businesses in defense of claims brought by patrons for injuries sustained while on premises
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Favorably settled a claim brought against property owners allegedly in violation of covenants and restrictions
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Favorably settled a claim for coverage under the insured contract provision of a commercial general liability policy
Awards & Honors:
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Earl F. Morris Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Pre-Law Studies, The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (2000)
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Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honors Society, John Carroll University (1998)
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Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society, John Carroll University (2000)
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Dean's List, John Carroll University (1997 - 2001)
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George Beneman Award for Excellence: Moot Court Program, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (2004)
Teaching & Lecturing:
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The Basics of Insurance Law in West Virginia, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Annual Meeting, Myrtle Beach, SC (2007)
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Establishing the Foundation: Reviewing the Insurance Contract, National Business Institute, Charleston, WV (2008)
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