West Virginia Attorneys Shun Expedited Appeal Process Despite Cost Savings
West Virginia's highest court receives a lot of appeals, but only a small percentage of civil cases are accepted for review. There is an expedited process available for filing appeals without a full transcript, which could save time and money for lawyers. However, very few cases actually use this option, suggesting that lawyers may not see it as beneficial. The article discusses this expedited process and why more attorneys should consider using it when filing appeals in West Virginia.