The law firm of Bailey & Wyant, PLLC welcomes Jay Potter as Of Counsel to their Charleston office. A former U.S. Navy line officer, Jay has over 20 years of experience defending environmental, product liability, commercial and medical negligence claims.
Jay earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Masters of Business Administration from Bryant College. In 1978, he received his Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law.
Jay was a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. He served in Cruiser-Destroyer Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Force U.S. Pacific Fleet and in U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam before beginning his career as an Attorney.
Jay is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
As Of Counsel at Bailey & Wyant, Jay will be focusing his practice on environmental law, toxic tort, products liability and medical negligence matters.
Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Jay has a son Jeremy and daughter-in-law Po Chi.
Jay currently lives in Charleston, West Virginia with his wife Zen.
About Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC is a full-service law firm that has built their practice and reputation on providing aggressive, effective legal representation, while being ever mindful of our clients’ individual needs, goals and economic interests. Whether your case involves an insurance dispute, employment law issue, personal injury, contractual claim, or other type of legal matter, we can offer you our unrivaled services.
To discuss your case, e-mail us (info@baileywyant.com) or give us a call at 304.345.4222 (Charleston) or 304.233.3100 (Wheeling).
