James W. Lane, Jr.

A former law clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Jim Lane has represented creditors, debtors, owners, DIP lenders, creditor committees, and asset purchasers in bankruptcy court for over 25 years.

Jim's practice includes out-of-court workouts and restructurings, loan forbearance agreements, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights under contractual and state law. In addition, he regularly engages in commercial and real estate transactions, real estate title litigation, lien priority disputes, and commercial litigation.

Community Involvement

• Member, Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Charleston
• Director, Edgewood Country Club
• Volunteer and Former Director, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
• Coach, Capital High School Boys Tennis Team

Reported Cases

• Rebuild America, Inc. v. Davis, 229 W.Va. 86; 726 S.E.2d 396 (2012)
• Dwyer v. First National Bank (In re OBrien), 414 B.R. 92 (S.D.W.Va. 2011)
• Hardwood Group v. LaRocco, 219 W.Va. 56; 631 S.E.2d 614 (2006)
• Retail Designs, Inc. v. W.Va. Div. of Highways, 213 W.Va. 494; 583 S.E.2d 449 (2003)
• Walker v. Star USA Federal Credit Union (In re Walker), 299 B.R. 141 (S.D.W.Va. 2003)
• Bowling v. Lawson, 122 F.Supp.2d 693 (S.D.W.Va. 2000)

• Listed, The Best Lawyers in America©
  • Banking and Finance Law (202 - 2026)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2021 - 2026)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy (2021 - 2026)
  • Litigation – Real Estate (2016 - 2026)
  • Real Estate Law (2016 - 2026)
  • 2017 - Lawyer of the Year - Charleston, WV - Litigation - Real Estate
  • 2023 - Lawyer of the Year - Charleston, WV - Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • 2024 - Lawyer of the Year - Charleston, WV - Litigation - Real Estate
  • 2026 - Lawyer of the Year - Charleston, WV - Litigation - Bankruptcy