State Capitol Complex, Building 3, Room 265, Charleston, WV 25305  - Telephone: (304) 558-9130 - FAX: (304) 558-8433

Staff:

Rocco S. Fucillo, Deputy Secretary / General Counsel

Debra Garnes, Executive Secretary

Vicki L. Hildreth, Executive Secretary

Christopher H. Harich, Assistant General Counsel

Robert P. Paulson, Assistant General Counsel

 

Mission:

The Office of the General Counsel provides timely and accurate legal advice and counsel to the Secretary and the Department, including the responsibility to coordinate all litigation activity through the Board of Risk and Insurance Management, Attorney General’s Office, and to issue legal opinions as needed.

Goals/Objectives:

Communicate professionalism and effectiveness of the Department to state and federal judiciary systems in order to vacate remaining class actions and deter initiation of future suits.

Assist program areas with strategy, negotiations, and mediation on problem matters to prevent litigation.

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
State Capitol Complex, Building 3, Room 265
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Telephone: (304) 558-9130
FAX: (304) 558-8433