Michael Callaghan

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Neely & Callaghan was started by Michael O. Callaghan in 1995. He began his career working as a law clerk to Chief U.S. District Court Judge Charles H. Haden II. He served as an assistant United States Attorney and chief of the Criminal Division in the Southern District of West Virginia.

He is also a former cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Environment Protection, and a former state chairman of the Democrat Party. Michael O. Callaghan brings over 45 years of experience to every case. Call today for a FREE initial consultation.

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

• Partner, Neely & Callaghan, 2007-Present
• Member, The Tinney Law Firm, 2003-2007
• Chairman, West Virginia Democrat Party, 2001-2003
• Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Environment 2001-2003 Protection, 2001
• Assistant U.S. Attorney and chief of the Criminal Division, Southern District of West Virginia, 1992-2000
• Law clerk to Chief U.S. District Court Judge Charles H. Haden 1990-92
  

Practice Areas

• Environmental matters
• Coal mine disaster litigation
• Civil litigation in both state and federal courts
• Federal criminal law for individuals and businesses
• Personal injuries, particularly personal injuries arising from workplace accidents