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Randall L. Saunders
Partner
949 Third Ave.
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
randy.saunders@nelsonmullins.com
Randy's practice focuses on providing tailored legal solutions that drive growth in the economic development arena. This includes business, energy, real estate, taxation, banking, and financial services. I routinely handle transactional, litigation, and administrative matters throughout the Appalachian Region.
Randy's practice focuses on providing tailored legal solutions that drive growth in the economic development arena. This includes business, energy, real estate, taxation, banking, and financial services. I routinely handle transactional, litigation, and administrative matters throughout the Appalachian Region.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Litigated matters for clients in numerous jurisdictions, including West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, and Ohio, in both state and federal courts
- Experienced appellate advocate, having practiced before the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, and Kentucky Court of Appeals
Educational Activities
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- Moot Court Board
- Best Overall Advocate and Best Overall Argument in 2005 at the National Trial Competition, Texas Young Lawyers Association/American College of Trial Lawyers: Regional Quarterfinals
- Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament Champion: Best Oral Advocate in 2004
- Best Oral Argument: Second Year Moot Court Competition in 2004 and Best Oral Advocate, McReynolds Writing Club, 2003
Education
-
University of Kentucky College of Law,
JD
(2005)
- University of Kentucky College of Law Trial Advocacy Scholarship recipient
- Morehead State University, BA, History and Government, summa cum laude (2002)
Admissions
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Kentucky
- Kentucky Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Litigated matters for clients in numerous jurisdictions, including West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, and Ohio, in both state and federal courts
- Experienced appellate advocate, having practiced before the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, and Kentucky Court of Appeals
Educational Activities
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- Moot Court Board
- Best Overall Advocate and Best Overall Argument in 2005 at the National Trial Competition, Texas Young Lawyers Association/American College of Trial Lawyers: Regional Quarterfinals
- Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament Champion: Best Oral Advocate in 2004
- Best Oral Argument: Second Year Moot Court Competition in 2004 and Best Oral Advocate, McReynolds Writing Club, 2003
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Benchmark Litigation "Future Star" — Dispute Resolution (2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Law (2023–2025), Commercial Litigation (2023–2025), Consumer Law (2022–2025), Financial Services Regulation Law (2021–2025), Litigation — Banking and Finance (2022–2025)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial – West Virginia (2021-2024)
- The State Journal's Generation Next/40 under 40 (2015)
- Nelson Mullins 2011 Renaissance Associate Award
- West Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star — civil litigation: defense (2012–2018)
- 2012 ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Board of Governors (2015–present)
- DTCWV Business and Commercial Law Substantive Committee, Chair (2015–present)
- Creditors' Rights Subcommittee, Co–Chair (2017–present)
- West Virginia State Bar
- Kentucky Bar Association
- West Virginia Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Consortium
Community
- Board of Directors, United Way of the River Cities
- Leadership West Virginia, Class 2018
- Legal Aid of West Virginia, Development Advisory Team
- Cornerstone Community Development Corp., Board Member (2017)
- Cabell County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commissioner
Randy's practice focuses on providing tailored legal solutions that drive growth in the economic development arena. This includes business, energy, real estate, taxation, banking, and financial services. I routinely handle transactional, litigation, and administrative matters throughout the Appalachian Region.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Litigated matters for clients in numerous jurisdictions, including West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, and Ohio, in both state and federal courts
- Experienced appellate advocate, having practiced before the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, and Kentucky Court of Appeals
Educational Activities
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- Moot Court Board
- Best Overall Advocate and Best Overall Argument in 2005 at the National Trial Competition, Texas Young Lawyers Association/American College of Trial Lawyers: Regional Quarterfinals
- Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament Champion: Best Oral Advocate in 2004
- Best Oral Argument: Second Year Moot Court Competition in 2004 and Best Oral Advocate, McReynolds Writing Club, 2003
Education
-
University of Kentucky College of Law,
JD
(2005)
- University of Kentucky College of Law Trial Advocacy Scholarship recipient
- Morehead State University, BA, History and Government, summa cum laude (2002)
Admissions
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Kentucky
- Kentucky Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Consumer Financial Services
- Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Restructuring
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
- Tax Lien Resolution & Litigation
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Benchmark Litigation "Future Star" — Dispute Resolution (2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Law (2023–2025), Commercial Litigation (2023–2025), Consumer Law (2022–2025), Financial Services Regulation Law (2021–2025), Litigation — Banking and Finance (2022–2025)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial – West Virginia (2021-2024)
- The State Journal's Generation Next/40 under 40 (2015)
- Nelson Mullins 2011 Renaissance Associate Award
- West Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star — civil litigation: defense (2012–2018)
- 2012 ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Board of Governors (2015–present)
- DTCWV Business and Commercial Law Substantive Committee, Chair (2015–present)
- Creditors' Rights Subcommittee, Co–Chair (2017–present)
- West Virginia State Bar
- Kentucky Bar Association
- West Virginia Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Consortium
- Board of Directors, United Way of the River Cities
- Leadership West Virginia, Class 2018
- Legal Aid of West Virginia, Development Advisory Team
- Cornerstone Community Development Corp., Board Member (2017)
- Cabell County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commissioner
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