FSB takes great pride in its selection process and recruitment of lawyers into the firm. From 1st year law students to seasoned lawyers with substantial experience, FSB recruits those lawyers with superior academic credentials and a desire for involvement in cases ranging from general legal matters to complex corporate litigation and transactional cases. With a diverse and growing client base, FSB encourages its associates to not only serve the interests of its clients, but to also grow and develop as attorneys. Associate attorneys are subject to annual reviews and are "mentored" by the more senior attorneys to assure that they are learning and developing. More importantly, lawyers in the firm are not solely relegated to the office or library; the firm assures that its young lawyers (as well as the summer associates) are introduced to the daily activities of practicing lawyers.


Associate Attorneys

Associates are given substantial responsibility in handling litigation matters, according to their level of expertise. The associate’s role in litigation and other legal matters is crucial: assisting the senior attorneys involves not only legal research and writing, but in-depth involvement, including depositions, investigation, client contact, trial and appeals. Our associates are our future; their development is of paramount importance in order to maintain the vitality of the firm.

Member lawyers as well as senior associates work closely with the associates to ensure development and understanding of cases. Our clients demand strong, aggressive representation at all levels; associates are expected to assist and in some instances take the lead in handling cases.

Associate salaries for first year lawyers are comparable to other medium to large sized law firms in West Virginia.
Summer Law Clerks

FSB has an excellent summer clerk program for first and second year law students. Students are given the opportunity to work with all the various practice groups in the firm. More importantly, student clerks are actively involved in the legal process, attending depositions, hearings, and trials with the attorneys in addition to drafting motions and other pleadings. Social activities are also offered, from firm dinners to picnics and other events throughout the summer months.

Summer law clerk salaries are competitive with other firms in the region. The summer program is tailored to suit the schedule of the individual clerks, but typically a 12 week clerkship is envisioned, starting within 1-2 weeks of the end of the Spring semester of law school.