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Professional Statement:

Mr. Silkwood joined Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, P.L.L.C., in the fall of 2006. His practice emphasizes civil litigation in the areas of insurance defense and general litigation.

Practice Concentrations:

• Workplace Liability
• Insurance Defense
• General Litigation

Education:

• J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2006)
• B.S., Advertising, West Virginia University, Journalism (2002)

Professional Involvement:

• Defense Research Institute
• West Virginia Motor Truck Association
• West Virginia Bar Association
• Kanawha County Bar Association
• President, West Virginia University Intramural Council
• West Virginia Defense Trial Council
• Future Lawyers for Legislation at West Virginia College of Law
• West Virginia Magistrate Court Mediator

Writings & Publications:

• The Downlow on Kelo: How an Expansive Interpretation of the Public Use Clause has Opened the Floodgates for Eminent Domain Abuse, 109 W.Va. Law Rev. 493

Teaching & Lecturing:

• Controlling Liability After an Accident - West Virginia Motor Truck Association, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Click here for Powerpoint Presentation

Community Involvement:

• Board Member - The Big John Manumaleuna Foundation

Legal Experience:

• Summer Clerk, Flaherty, Sensabaugh and Bonasso P.L.L.C. (2005)
• Legal Intern - Kay, Casto & Chaney