Overview of the Legal Division
WVDOH Legal Division
The Legal Division of the West Virginia Division of Highways was created in accordance with W. Va. Code § 17-2A-7, which allows the Commissioner of Highways to employ competent legal staff to provide ordinary legal services. The Legal Division provides the Commissioner and his staff with advice and representation before local, county, state, and federal courts, as well as administrative bodies.
In-house counsel function in the following areas: condemnation, contracts review and litigation, employment law, collection on behalf of the State, and litigation in various forums including state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and the Court of Claims. In addition, the Legal Division reviews, prepares, and advises the Commissioner regarding legal documents, statutes and regulations, as well as administrative policies and procedures. The Claims Section of the Legal Division conducts investigations of claims and potential claims for and against the Division of Highways and provides paralegal and related services.
The WVDOT Legal Division represents and counsels the agency on a wide variety of legal matters. The division has four main sections: Contracts, Employment, Litigation, and Real Property. We are also the agency's hub for Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") requests. Contact info for Legal Division leadership, as well as some helpful links, are below. Please reach out to us if we can help.
Legal Division Leadership
| Title | Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Legal Division Director | Chris R. Alder | |
| Supervising Attorney – Contracts | Christopher Amos | |
| Supervising Attorney – Litigation | Travis S. Haley | |
| Acting Supervising Attorney – Real Property | David A. Holtzapfel | |
| Supervising Attorney – Employment | Brian D. Maconaughey | |
| Supervising Attorney – Claims Recovery and Investigations | Keith A. Cox |
Public Resources and Links
FOIA Requests: Members of the public may submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Legal Division for public records.
DOT Fraud Hotline:Report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse.
Grievances: Detailed information on filing and managing grievances can be found on the Legal Division Grievances page. For more information on Grievances, click here.
