Entries by Pence Law Firm PLLC

The Executive’s Dilemma: Strategic Division of RSUs, Stock Options, and Deferred Compensation during Divorce

High-net-worth divorces in West Virginia involve a level of financial intricacy that far surpasses the division of a primary residence or a standard savings account. For executives at major employers in the Kanawha Valley, healthcare leaders at CAMC, or professionals commuting from the Eastern Panhandle to D.C., the bulk of their wealth is often tied […]

Multiple Parties in Commercial Truck Accidents: Who Can You Sue?

A collision with a commercial vehicle on the West Virginia Turnpike or at the busy I-64/I-77 split is fundamentally different from a standard car crash. The sheer size and weight of an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer often result in catastrophic injuries, but the legal aftermath is where the true complexity lies. Unlike a typical fender bender between […]

How Insurance Companies Try to Minimize Your Car Accident Settlement

The moment after a crash on I-64 or MacCorkle Avenue is chaotic. You are dealing with adrenaline, potential injuries, and the immediate logistical nightmare of a damaged vehicle. Then, usually within days—sometimes hours—the phone rings. It is an insurance adjuster. They sound polite, concerned, and eager to “help you close this file quickly.” Do not […]

Carried Interest and Divorce: Tax Implications for Private Equity Professionals in West Virginia

High-net-worth divorces in West Virginia often involve assets that are far more complex than the standard 401(k) or marital home. For private equity professionals, hedge fund managers, and venture capitalists living in areas like Charleston’s South Hills or commuting from the Eastern Panhandle, the most valuable and contentious asset is often “carried interest.” This performance-based […]

Professional Goodwill vs. Enterprise Goodwill: Distinguishing Personal from Business Value During Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage often brings complex financial questions to the surface, particularly when a family business or professional practice is involved. For many business owners in West Virginia, the company is not just a source of income; it represents decades of hard work, late nights, and personal sacrifice. When a divorce filing […]

Gray Divorce Among the Wealthy: Special Considerations for Late-Life High-Asset Divorces

The vision of retirement often involves travel, relaxation, and time spent with grandchildren. For decades, couples work toward this shared horizon, building wealth and accumulating assets to support their golden years. However, life does not always follow a linear path. When a marriage ends later in life—a phenomenon often called “gray divorce”—the financial and emotional […]