What People Around the State are Saying
About Bob Bastress
"Principled, Truly Believes in Democracy"
"I am thankful Bob was willing to stand with us in our school consolidation fight against some of the biggest interests in the state. Finding someone so principled, who will make a commitment to take a case all the way for the people he represents - that has not always been my experience. He truly believes in democracy and justice and has an impressive legal mind."
Franki Patton Rutherford, former client, McDowell County, WV
"Honorable, Disciplined and Smart"
"I became a loyal Bob Bastress fan after serving with him on a committee that traveled around state over a year and a half period gathering input from Democratic voters. I marvel at what he did --singlehandedly researching and writing our committee report, unselfishly attending all of the meetings at his own expense. Bob is honorable, disciplined and smart; if he produces a document, you can take it to the bank."
Bobby Nelson, former Senator, Delegate & Mayor of Huntington, WV
"Hardworking, Down-to-Earth Scholar"
Bob has been a huge help to the County Clerks. The manual he wrote explaining the duties of the county clerks is in clear, down-to-earth language - even the County Commissioners use it. He is a hardworking scholar who can communicate with every day people.
Shirley Robey, retired County Clerk, Pleasants County
"Thoughtful, independent, and fairminded..."
I took employment law from Professor Bastress, that's what I do now in my work. He was a rigorous teacher - after twenty years, I still remember how hard I worked on his exam. He is thoughtful, independent and fairminded, and I continue to look to him for updates on the law. The constitution and the law really mean something to him.
Jane Mainella Myers
Corporate Attorney,
Morgantown, WV
"Fair and Balanced, More Than We Ever Expected"
Bob took such a personal interest in our case and showed real concern for our kids. He saw the other side of the coin, and tried to be as fair and balanced as he could. He drove to meet with us several times and did an incredible amount of research. We got a lot more than we ever expected from someone working pro bono.
Bob Phares, Former Client, Pendleton County
"Not in it for the money, committed to West Virginia"
Bob knows right from wrong and he is not in it for the money. He spends a lot of time helping people who cannot afford a lawyer. People of his caliber could go a lot of places, but he has chosen to commit himself to West Virginia.
Mike Zemonick,
Former UMWA Local President,
now a Mannington businessman.
