Article Preview
Morrisey defends $132K salary of aide who lacks W.Va. law license
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday defended his decision to keep the highest-paid lawyer in his office on the payroll, even though the lawyer won't be able to practice law in West Virginia for months.
Elbert Lin, who served as Morrisey's solicitor general for a day, can't sign legal pleadings or appear in court on the state's behalf without a West Virginia law license.
Article Preview
This is a great article available only to our subscribers.
Morrisey defends $132K salary of aide who lacks W.Va. law license
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday defended his decision to keep the highest-paid lawyer in his office on the payroll, even though the lawyer won't be able to practice law in West Virginia for months.
Elbert Lin, who served as Morrisey's solicitor general for a day, can't sign legal pleadings or appear in court on the state's behalf without a West Virginia law license.
Already a subscriber?
Home delivery subscribers get FREE digital access to wvgazette.com and the Charleston Gazette smartphone and tablet apps.
Get Connected