New Justice, New Direction for WV Supreme Court | Charleston News

West Virginia’s Supreme Court just got a major boost with the official swearing-in of new Justice H.L. “Kirk” Kirkpatrick, who brings five decades of legal experience—including years as a Raleigh County circuit judge—to the bench. His investiture drew a standing-room-only crowd, and Chief Justice Haley Bunn praised his practical insights as invaluable for the court. Kirkpatrick, humbled by the milestone and grateful for the support that got him here, even recalled being nervous during his first visit to the Supreme Court Chamber. As the court prepares for its fall term with eight cases on deck, Kirkpatrick joins fellow newcomer Bill Flanigan to strengthen a bench focused on real-world legal application and equitable service across the state—while honoring the legacy of the late Justice Tim Armstead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a08b871f298f138a