$ 200-200 per hour
Erika Klie Kolenich
About Erika
Biography
Attorney Kolenich was admitted to practice law in 2004 and is licensed in state and federal court in West Virginia and Ohio. She is a 2001 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a 2004 graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. Attorney Kolenich has litigated hundreds of civil cases, including personal injury, discrimination and wrongful death cases.
Attorney Kolenich has a proven track record as a skilled trial attorney as well as extensive appellate experience. Ms. Kolenich is also a trained mediator and has completed basic and advanced mediation education and training.
She resides in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with her husband and daughter. An active member of the community, Ms. Kolenich donates several hours of her time to local organizations including the Head Start program and Community Theatre.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in West Virginia for 20 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Licensed in Ohio for 21 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
Klie Law Offices
21 E Main St, Suite 160, Buckhannon, WV, 26201
Klie Law Offices
408 Market St, Parkersburg, WV, 26101
Klie Law Offices
339 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV, 26301
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Erika Klie Kolenich's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Just watch
Well Mrs. Klie screamed at me in front of a couple of people in our meeting, which I thought was just aggressive when I'm having the hardest time in my life. She didn't take my case Sarah did and it felt like they were paying me. I had to call constantly and they never answered my emails which was th...
Posted by Nikolas | June 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Compassionate
I've used Erika's services on multiple occasions. Not only to help me when I was assulted, but also to help me when I was in a bind with my vehicle/actions. She's been absolute amazing when I've needed to call her with no notice for legal advice. She's extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and unde...
Posted by Adrien | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
Erika is a brilliant attorney. She is very knowledgeable and determined. I was in a compliant and confusing legal mess and she sorted it out and I came out on top.
Erika Klie Kolenich's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Erika welcomed me into her practice with open arms and a great deal of knowledge. She is always available to her clients and to her colleagues alike."
"I have worked with Erika as both co-counsel and opposing counsel in many matters over the past ten years. She is extremely intelligent and works very hard for her clients."
"I am proud to endorse Erika. It has been a pleasure working with her and an absolute privilege learning from her. She advocates with passion for her clients, experience in the field, and the courage to go as far as necessary to achieve fair and just results."
"It is my pleasure to work with Erika Kolenich every day. She is incredibly knowledgeable and ensures that people who have been injured or have been wrongfully terminated get the best representation possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eriki Klie is persistent and innovative. She learns from her mistakes, and is collaborative in her approach. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the WV Association for Justice, and she has established a very well-equipped office and staff."
"Erika is a tough, smart lawyer who is passionate about her practice and the interests of her clients. I have also found her to be a highly ethical attorney, who is well-respected by Judges, insurers and opposing counsel. I would highly recommend her in any personal injury matter."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Reciprocal - Probation issued in OH, 2012
updated on 03/01/2023This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Ohio.
Publicly Reprimanded issued in OH, 2012
updated on 02/29/2016Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Erika’s comment:
“This is the same discipline issued in West Virginia and was only issued through the reciprocal discipline process..”
Reprimanded issued in WV, 2012
updated on 03/14/2019This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Erika’s comment:
“Although this discipline was in 2012, it was for conduct which occurred when I had only been licensed two years. It was a mistake that I credit to my lack of experience at the time. It was a situation for which I am regretful but was a one time incident.”
Honors
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Member, Klie Law Offices, PLLC
2004 - 2008
Associate, Robinson Law Offices
2002 - 2004
Law Clerk, Grisi & Riegler
2002 - 2002
Law Clerk, Anthony Tuccillo PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2015 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2014 - Present
Upshur Arts AllianceBoard Member
2012 - Present
Buckhannon Community TheatreExecutive Producer
2008 - Present
Upshur Human ResourcesBoard Member
2006 - Present
American Association for Justice
2005 - Present
West Virginia State Bar
2004 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Loudin v. National Liability and Fire Ins. Co.
Confidential settlement Amount.
Simons v. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Verdict for the Plaintiff in Excess of Six Figures
Education
2004
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
West Virginia Wesleyan College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Initial Case Management, Drafting Initial Pleadings and Powerful Discovery Techniques
2016
UHR Inc. Head Start Conference
Legal Implications of Social Media
2016
Employment Law
Appearance Discriminaton
2015
UHR, Inc. Head Start Conference
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
2015
CLE Rambo Litigation Tactics
Rambo Litigation Tactics
2012
CLE Insurance Law 2012
First Party Bad Faith
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers