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Klie Law Offices marks 20 years of fierce advocacy across West Virginia and Ohio

Klie Law Offices celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its growth from a small rural firm to a four-city legal advocate known for aggressive, client-focused representation in West Virginia and Ohio.

Klie Law Offices Staff and guests joined together at the Opera House in Buckhannon, West Virginia for an intimate celebration marking two decades of fierce advocacy, steady growth, and a mission that’s always put people first.

Founded in May of 2005 by attorney Erika Klie Kolenich, Klie Law Offices began as scrappy startups often do – with a big idea tucked into a small office space. Since then, what began as a one-room office beside a gas station in rural West Virginia is now a growing legal force, operating in four cities across the state, with a team dedicated to fighting tirelessly for the people who need it most.

“I wanted to build an army of lawyers,” said firm owner Erika Kolenich, “and a team who was unapologetically aggressive, fought for what they believed in, helped the little guy, and never backed down from a fight.”

Known for their bold, client-first approach, Klie Law Offices has grown not just in size, but in impact over the last 20 years, helping more than 5,000 individuals and families through life-changing legal matters, and representing clients across West Virginia and Ohio in family law, employment law, and personal injury.

And as the firm has grown, it has remained committed to its local communities, supporting organizations and charities in each area it serves.

Klie Law Offices continues to build on its mission to provide people with the opportunity to live happier, even in the midst of family or work conflicts, or suffering an unavoidable injury.

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