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Tom Day is an experienced trial attorney who has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including the following areas:. Tom is admitted to practice in the state courts of both Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as the United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He has tried cases to verdict in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Superior, District, and Housing Courts and the Connecticut Superior Court. He has also represented clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. He has extensive mediation and arbitration experience.. Tom has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since January of 2010. He is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, Massachusetts Chapter. A list of cases in which Tom has been involved, which resulted in reported and unreported decisions, is provided below.. Reported Decisions. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Unreported Decisions. Personal, Educational, and Professional Background. A native of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Tom is a 1989 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1993 graduate of Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut. He spent his junior year of college at University College, Galway in Ireland. He is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Law School, South Bend, Indiana, where he met his wife, Kate. Kate is a native of Tampa, Florida and also an attorney with Egan, Flanagan and Cohen.. In the six years between college and law school, Tom worked, for seven months, as a bartender at the Eagle Public House, in the Camden Town section of London, England and then lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area for the next five years. While in the D.C. area, Tom first worked as a reporter and researcher for State Tax Notes magazine, and then as a researcher for a national political campaign committee, focusing on the 1996 United States Senate races. Over his final two and a half years in D.C., Tom served as the Administrative Director of the United States Senate Steering Committee, a non-partisan caucus of United States Senators.. Since graduating law school, Tom practiced for three years as an associate at Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, in Springfield, practicing general civil litigation. He then practiced for two years as an associate at Pepe & Hazard in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing almost exclusively in the field of construction litigation. Finally, Tom joined Egan, Flanagan and Cohen as an associate in 2007. He was made a partner in 2012 and now serves as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.. A native of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Tom and Kate have made West Springfield their home since 2004. Since 2008, Tom has served on the Planning and Construction Committee for the Town of West Springfield and has served as its Chairman since 2013, working with four different Mayors over his tenure on the committee. In this role, Tom and the rest of the committee have overseen numerous major construction projects for the Town, including serving as the building committee for the construction of a new, $107 million West Springfield High School and a new, $16 million West Springfield Public Library. As a result, Tom has extensive experience in all aspects of major, public construction projects from the designer selection and feasibility study phase, through the design and construction phases, to final completion and project close-out. This experience has complemented Tom's extensive construction litigation experience. Previous to this appointment, Tom also served for several years on the Town's Conservation Commission.. Tom has served as the Chairman of the St. Thomas More Society for the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts since January of 2013. This organization of Catholic lawyers and jurists organizes the Annual Red Mass for the Diocese of Springfield. The Red Mass is an annual tradition in the legal community that dates back to thirteenth century France. Each year, the St. Thomas More Society honors distinguished judges, lawyers and those involved in the administration of justice by awarding the St. Thomas More Medal at this event, hosted by the Bishop at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield. The Society also annually awards scholarships to area college students and hosts symposia on topics relevant to Catholicism and the law.. Tom is married with four, school-aged children. Each year, Tom coaches youth soccer for the West Springfield Park and Recreation Department and basketball for the CYO program at St. Thomas Parish in West Springfield. Tom also serves St. Thomas as a member of the organizing committee for the annual golf tournament supporting St. Thomas the Apostle School.. Tom is an active member of the Rotary Club of West Springfield and the Knights of Columbus, Unity Council, also based in West Springfield.

Licensed in both Ohio & Kentucky.. Stacey Graus has been actively involved with nonprofit organizations and moving Northern Kentucky forward over the course of his career. He currently sits on the Care Mission Board in Alexandria. In addition, he has served on Alexandria City Council since 1999. He has worked directly with St. Mary School Board. He is proud of the community that he lives in and strives to make a difference. Stacey Graus is married to Lisa and together they have three children, Andrew, Amanda, and Abigail.. Business Litigation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience in representing small to medium size businesses in a variety of litigation matters. He represents business owners in partnership and stock ownership issues. Each business has its own dynamics and can be complex. Having said that, Mr. Graus makes it a priority to understand his clients when representing their interests as it pertains to their businesses. As with any experienced attorney, he makes it a point to understand how the business works so that he better understands how to resolve issues as they arise to ensure a favorable result for his clients.. Probate Litigation. In addition to business litigation, Stacey Graus represents individuals who find themselves in complex situations dealing with the estate of a loved one. It may mean a disagreement with a beneficiary or someone who feels that they should have been a beneficiary. In addition, he assists clients with matters relating to the value of the their estate and how to distribute it.. Mr. Graus has litigated many cases as it pertains to the administration of estates and trusts. He has been able to gain good results from the Court and has obtained very favorable resolutions for his client whether it be the executor, administrator, trustee, or a beneficiary.. Real Estate Litigation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience with litigation in cases dealing in the matters of real property disputes, including boundary disputes, neighbor issues, destruction of property, condemnation, and ownership issues.. In addition, Mr. Graus has routinely worked with real estate experts such as appraisers,realtors, surveyors, and developers as it pertains to various real estate matters. During his 23 years of practicing law, Stacey L. Graus has successfully litigated and/or resolved numerous real estate conflicts for his clients.. Personal Injury. Stacey L. Graus is an experienced personal injury attorney, practicing in both Kentucky and Cincinnati. He has 23 years of experience in asserting claims for product liability, premises liability, or any other incident where the negligence of a third party results in injuries to an innocent victim. Whether you have been personally injured as a result of a defective product, slipping and falling because of a dangerous condition, or assaulted, Mr. Graus is an experienced personal injury attorney who is ready to help you.. Being injured is always difficult. When these situations arise, you need a battle tested personal injury attorney who is willing to fight for your rights. Stacey L. Graus is prepared to immediately work with you to make sure that your medical expenses related to your personal injury are paid and that you are compensated to the fullest extent possible. With over 100 years of experience, the ASWD firm knows how to get results and how to maximize the ultimate value of your personal injury claim. During his long and successful career, Graus has represented many cases at trial and arbitration.. Finally, the process of filing a suit or a claim can be overwhelming. Mr. Graus will work directly with you to make sure that you understand every step of the process. He will take the time to explain every aspect of your case and will keep you informed of all changes and progress.. Employment. I have represented businesses and individuals in employment matters. I have represented clients as it pertains to discrimination matters, labor practices, and workers’ compensation issues.. Workers’ Compensation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience representing workers’ compensation clients and defending employers. He understand the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim as well as all defenses to the claims. Graus’s experience with workers’ compensation is comprehensive, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. This gives him a perspective that an attorney would not normally have if they only represented one side or the other. As such, Mr. Graus is in a position to evaluate the claim and provide a fair assessment of what a plaintiff or defendant can expect. This experience gives him the insight to resolve matters in a fair manner.. As necessary, Mr. Graus litigates workers’ compensation claims through the administrative process and then to the Court of Appeals.. Domestic Relations. Stacey L. Graus has represented thousands of parties in divorce and custody matters. He has handled domestic relations cases throughout Kentucky and Southwestern Ohio. Each court is different so it takes special insight to determine what a particular court is looking for as it pertains to custody or the distribution of assets. Stacey Graus is someone who understand all aspects of domestic relations matters.. Mr. Graus has taken numerous cases to trial and has obtained favorable custody verdicts for many of his clients. He has often found that a negotiated resolution is the best option for his clients. A negotiated resolution allows his clients to have more control over the arrangement and ultimately their life. It takes the decision-making out of the hands of a third party who may be telling them when they are going to have their child and how they are going to raise them. In addition, it also removes the decision-making authority of a third party who can tell them what assets they get to keep and what debts they have to pay. Thus, mediation becomes an effective tool to resolve complicated domestic matters. As stated, I have mediated over hundreds of cases with a very high success rate at mediation

As a child growing up in Belize I witnessed terrible injustice. Those experiences were the driving force behind my commitment to the law. I have devoted myself to fighting for my clients and obtaining justice on their behalf, while holding those at fault accountable.

Attorney Karl Kolenich is a 2013 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Law. Kolenich earned a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, where he studied economics. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in Medina County, Ohio where he attended Cloverleaf High School.. Mr. Kolenich is a strong advocate and dedicated to obtaining justice for those who have been wrongfully injured. He is a member of the West Virginia Association for Justice. Kolenich has been with Klie Law Offices since it was founded and has finally joined the team as a member of the West Virginia Bar. Mr. Kolenich is also licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoys auto events and cars.

Sara is a 2005 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in writing and a minor in psychology. She graduated magna cum laude. She continued her community service by serving as an Americorps Energy Express mentor during her summer vacations. She taught reading and writing to elementary school students.. Sara always wanted to be a lawyer and was so honored to attend law school at West Virginia University from 2005 until 2008. During her time at there, she was active in the Public Interest Advocates. She participated in the Clinical Law Program for the duration of her final year of law school and assisted indigent clients. Ms. Zeigler obtained magistrate court mediator training. She also interned with the 15th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office, continuing her public interest work.. Sara was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in October 2009. She gained trial experience in her position as a public defender. Appearing daily in magistrate and circuit court on behalf of both adult and juvenile clients, Sara was afforded the opportunity to hone her litigation skills.. In June of 2012, she returned to North Central West Virginia and began working for Kaufman and McPherson shortly thereafter in July of 2012. Sara primarily works in the fields of motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip and falls, and medical malpractice law. Sara and her husband live in the Clarksburg area with their three children. When she is not working, Sara loves spending time with her children. Most evenings or weekends, you can find her cheering on her kids at a soccer game or a karate tournament.. Free Consultation for Personal Injury Matters.