Prominent Charleston Lawyer Rick Brown Joins Bailey & Glasser Law Firm

Charleston, WV January 5, 2011 — The law firm of Bailey & Glasser, LLP, announces its newest partner Ricklin “Rick” Brown, who concentrates his practice in labor and employment law. For more than 35 years, Mr. Brown has represented management and employers in various private industries including construction, manufacturing, automotive, mining, food service, health care and banking, as well as public entities in all facets of labor and employment relations law. He has litigated numerous cases before the National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, West Virginia Human Rights Commission and all of the state and federal courts in West Virginia.

Mr. Brown is admitted to practice in all courts in West Virginia, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuits and before the United States Supreme Court. He is listed in the "Best Lawyers in America" published by Woodward/White, "America's Leading Business Lawyers," published by Chambers USA and West Virginia Super Lawyers. He is rated as an "AV" lawyer by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Brown received his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1975, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Order of Barristers. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1968. He is an Eagle Scout and served in the United States Army, Special Forces, attaining the rank of Captain (1968-1972), and is a Vietnam Veteran.

According to Mr. Brown, “Over a decade ago I practiced law with Ben Bailey & Brian Glasser. Since then, I watched them build their law firm. They recruited a group of talented lawyers from across the country and created an atmosphere of collegiality and common purpose. I am excited and proud to become a part of this firm.” With that, Bailey & Glasser co-founder, Ben Bailey added, “Rick's experience, energy and creative approach to tackling problems will be a wonderful asset for our clients and will broaden the services we offer. He's a perfect fit with all the other lawyers in our firm. We are flattered and delighted that he has decided to join us.”

Bailey & Glasser is a 33-lawyer firm, with offices in Charleston and Morgantown, WV; Washington, DC; Springfield and Joliet, Illinois, and Montgomery, Alabama. They handle litigation and commercial transactions for business and individual clients across the United States.

The contact information for the Charleston office of Bailey & Glasser is:
Bailey & Glasser, LLP, 209 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 345-6555; facsimile (304) 342-1110; www.baileyglasser.com