BUSINESS COURT DIVISION

DIVISION JUDGES

The Honorable Michael D. Lorensen (Chairman), Judge of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit (Term expires December 31, 2026)

The Honorable Christopher C. Wilkes, Senior Status Judge (Term expires December 31, 2024)

The Honorable Shawn D. Nines, Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Term expires December 31, 2027)

The Honorable Maryclaire Akers, Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Term expires December 31, 2028)

The Honorable David M. Hammer, Judge of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit (Term expires December 31, 2029)

The Honorable Robert E. Richardson, Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Term expires December 31, 2030)

STAFF

Business Court Division Law Clerk – provides legal assistance to the division judges by performing legal research and analysis; taking notes during court hearings and trials; drafting orders as directed by the judges; serving as a liaison between division judges and attorneys, circuit clerks and court personnel; and administrative duties as requested.  
Tessa Bowers, Esq.
304-264-1992
tessa.bowers@courtswv.gov 
 

Executive Director – assists division judges in implementation of procedures and policies to improve efficiency; coordinates referrals and assignments; maintains statistics for annual report; serves as liaison between chair and division judges, attorneys, circuit clerks, court personnel, and the Supreme Court of Appeals; and any additional administrative duties as requested.  
Carol A. Miller 
304-264-1992
carol.miiller@courtswv.gov