Gianola, Barnum, & Jecklin, LC

11/11/2022

Today we celebrate Veterans Day and yesterday was the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.

The legend of the Marine Corps may have been founded in places Chapultepec Castle, Mexico (the “Halls of Montezuma”) and the shores of Tripoli (Libya), but it was cemented permanently during World War 2, when U.S. Marines island-hopped across the Pacific, essentially repeating D-Day over and over again in miniature, suffering staggering casualties and being both the first and last U.S. troops to face the enemy. Their legend continued and spread to far-flung places like Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where their bravery, skill, and self-sacrifice were often the deciding factor in victory.

As one foreign soldier who had fought alongside the Marines once put it, “You might hear all sorts of stories about the U.S. Military; some good, some not so good. But when you're down to your last bullet, you're cold, scared, and surrounded, you'll never understand the feeling of seeing a Jeep creeping over the horizon with the words 'U.S. MARINES' written on it.”

Gianola, Barnum, & Jecklin L.C. is incredibly proud to count not one, but two Marine veterans among its ranks: Gary Wigal and Jason Wingfield. Two incredibly brave Marines who have devoted their legal practice to helping others.

We wish them and all veterans a happy Veterans Day today.

03/20/2021

Robert Edward Huggins. Bob Huggins. Coach. The Huggy Bear. Huggs.

All that, and more.

Congratulations on 900 wins from everyone at Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel & Jecklin L.C.

03/27/2020

Businesses reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic just got help! Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 911, enacting the CARES Act.

This bill includes powerful tools to help small business in West Virginia and throughout the United States.

A major part of those tools is a series of small business loans called the “Paycheck Protection Program,” which provides small businesses with loans under very favorable terms in the hopes of keeping American businesses alive.

These loans require no payments for at least 6 months and a large portion of these loans may even be forgiven.

Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel & Jecklin L.C. wants every West Virginia business to survive this crisis and we’re dedicated to helping businesses get these loans and get the maximum amount forgiven.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program.

Call 1-800-214-5705 to schedule a free consultation about this or any other issue facing your business.

03/20/2020

Dear clients and colleagues:

In support of the local, state, national and worldwide efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, the law firm of Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel & Jecklin, LC, is immediately instituting the following procedures, effective immediately:

1. Our office is closed to the public. We generally will not host in-person client meetings, depositions, mediations or settlement conferences in our office. We will continue to meet with clients telephonically or by video. In-person meetings will be restricted as noted below.

2. We will continue to provide in-person real estate title and closing services, with the appropriate safeguards set forth below:

a. We will provide updates regarding any courthouse closures that may impact our ability to conduct title and closing services;

b. We will work with our clients to utilize any available telephonic, mail and video conferencing procedures available for closings;

c. For in-person closings, only those signing documents will be permitted to enter our office to attend a closing;

d. We will offer disposable gloves to each signer;

e. We will disinfect our tables and chairs utilized at the closing;

f. We will observe the social distancing guidelines at the closing;

g. We ask that all realtors, bankers, non-signing spouses, significant others and children refrain from attending the closing.

3. We will remain a fully operational law firm in all aspects of our practice. Attorneys will work remotely when necessary.

4. The ex*****on of estate planning documents will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

5. We will operate at a reduced level of staff. As a result, all telephone calls will be directed to voice mail by attorney. Telephone calls will be returned promptly. We appreciate your patience.

6. If you need to pick up, drop off or execute documents, please do so at our side door. A firm employee will meet you at your car. Please do not enter the building. Please text the following number when you arrive: (304) 449-4090. A firm employee will meet you at your car as quickly as possible.

7. We will continue to accept new clients in all practice areas. Unfortunately, your initial meeting may be by telephone or videoconference. Any consultation fees must be paid in advance via credit card by telephone. We will be happy to meet you in person as soon as possible, after the social distancing restrictions are lifted by the appropriate health authorities.

We will continue to provide updates as needed. These policies may change based upon the recommendations of health officials and local, state and federal governments.

Thank you for your business and your understanding as we navigate these trying times.

03/18/2020

Just like all West Virginians, Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel & Jecklin LC is dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and the accompanying prevention measures. And just like all West Virginians, we’re here for our friends, family, neighbors, and fellow mountaineers.

So to help folks out, GBBJ is offering free (telephone) consultations for all West Virginians and West Virginia-based businesses who have legal questions or issues stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak.

GBBJ has attorneys who can help you navigate issues such as
- business planning and transactions;
- tax issues, including extensions for filing and paying taxes;
- preparing for federal and state recovery funds;
- dealing with, and/or restructuring debts in our new economic environment;
- negligence and other lawsuits.

Call Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel, & Jecklin L.C. at 1-800-214-5705 to schedule your consultation now.

08/27/2019

Curious about the recent decision in the Don Blankenship case?

Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel, & Jecklin has a write-up on the judge's holding and what it means for the case at the link below.

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06/20/2019

"We can scarcely dispense with the aid of West-Virginia in this struggle; much less can we afford to have her against us, in congress and in the field. Her brave and good men regard her admission into the Union as a matter of life and death. They have been true to the Union under very severe trials."

--Abraham Lincoln

Happy West Virginia Day from Gianola, Barnum, Bechtel, & Jecklin !

04/29/2019

Please be aware: There is a gas leak at the intersection of Maple and Donahue drives. The Morgantown Fire Department in on the scene and evacuating the area.

Authorities are warning people to avoid the area.

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09/11/2018

FYI: The WVU-NC State game will *not* be played this weekend.

RALEIGH, N.C. - NC State will not play its scheduled football game with West Virginia University this weekend due to the increasing likelihood of severe and unsafe conditions associated with Hurricane Florence.

09/08/2017

GBBJ clients who are having difficulty determining if they have been affected by the Equifax security breach are welcome to call the office for assistance.

09/18/2015

Listen to one of our partners, Dave Jecklin, on the radio tonight as co-host of Metro News High School Game Night!

MetroNews' "High School Game Night" is the network's most popular program and for good reason. Every Friday night during the football season, Fred Persinger and Dave Jecklin provide fans with conti...