Family Law

• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Michael Edward Nogay has not only obtained convictions while serving as a special prosecutor, but has also earned acquittals for clients in criminal defense cases. Nogay has tried civil cases before juries in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Nogay founded two youth wrestling groups in addition to currently serving as an assistant wrestling coach at Madonna High School.
• DUI/DWI
  Motor Vehicle Accidents, including ATV accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, distracted driving accidents, drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and truck accidents
• Wrongful Death
  The sudden death of a loved one creates not only emotional turmoil for a family, but can also cause enormous financial damage as well. The Ohio Valley wrongful death lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay have helped numerous families throughout the tri-state area after a spouse, child or other family member has died because of another party’s negligence. Our attorneys have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
• Sex Crimes
  WHEELING – The victim of a sexual assault at West Liberty State College is suing the school for failing to protect her. Read More
• Fraud
  On June 13, 2019, Attorney Mike Nogay won yet another NOT GUILTY verdict in U.S District Court in Wheeling, WV, on behalf of a Pennsylvania resident physician who was treating patients in a Suboxone clinic. The physician was originally charged in the indictment with 9 counts, including conspiracy to violate federal drug laws, downstream health care fraud and illegal distribution. The case was designated “complex litigation” by the federal judge due to the volume of documents and evidence. After a 9-day jury trial, the jurors returned a NOT GUILTY verdict on all charges. It was Mr. Nogay’s most recent victory in a federal criminal case.
• Robbery
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, the Ohio Valley defense lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay will thoroughly investigate your case and aggressively defend your rights. Our attorneys are not afraid to go to state or federal courts in West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Ohio. Attorney Michael Edward Nogay has experience in prosecuting high stakes criminal cases, and he uses that experience and his knowledge of prosecutorial tactics to defend his clients. We defend clients in such felony and misdemeanor matters as...
• Drug Crimes
  If you were arrested and are being charged with a major criminal offense, it is critical that you have an experienced attorney with a record of earning acquittals in state and federal courts throughout the tri-state area. The Ohio Valley defense lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay protect the rights of clients throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania in felony or misdemeanor cases involving violent crimes, DUI, DWI or OVI charges and state or federal drug cases.
• Assault
  Bed sores can be just the first sign of nursing home abuse or neglect, and the Ohio Valley personal injury lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay recover damages for families of the abused and neglected throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. For nearly 30 years, our attorneys have fought for victims of nursing home negligence as well as cases involving failure to give medication and assault and battery.
• Murder
  On November 13, 2014, Mr. Nogay won yet another jury verdict acquittal in a felony assault (F-2) criminal trial in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. He has also tried a first degree murder case in Brooke County and a federal use of force case in federal court in Wheeling.
• Homicide
  Mr. Nogay has successfully tried major criminal cases in both federal and state courts and has won acquittals in cases ranging from counterfeiting to vehicular homicide to drug conspiracy, as well as obtaining a felony murder conviction in Wheeling, WV while serving as a special prosecutor
• Arson
• Money Laundering
• Manslaughter

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Joseph G. Nogay handles claims for individual clients in addition to corporate litigation. Mr. Nogay has successfully represented Fortune 500 Companies, as well as individuals, in litigation.  He has served on several charitable and bank boards in the Ohio Valley.
• Business Disputes
  In addition to helping clients with personal injury, criminal defense and medical malpractice matters, the Ohio Valley business litigation lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay also represent business clients and large and small corporations throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania in a variety of business disputes. With more than a century of combined legal experience, our attorneys have taken cases to state and federal courts throughout the tri-state area.

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Mike was also appointed by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals as a special hearing examiner in several discrimination cases before the West Virginia Human Rights Commission and issued the underlying decisions in cases such as Kerns v Bucklew, 357 S.E. 2d 750 (W.Va. 1987) (abrogating state immunity in employment discrimination cases) and Chico Dairy Co. v. HRC, 382 S.E. 2d 75 (W.Va. 1989) (perceived handicap).
• Employment Contract
• Non-compete Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Premises Liability
  The tri-state personal injury lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay know that premises liability issues can arise from various settings throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, including amusement parks, bars, casinos, parking lots, restaurants, shopping centers, swimming pools, theaters and other commercial or public properties. Our attorneys have fought for clients in such premises liability cases as...
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
• Property Damage
  Attorney Mike Nogay and his law firm filed suit on behalf of 73 local residents against 8 defendants for personal injury, property damage and declaratory relief as a result of the use of explosives in the demolition of the former Weirton Steel BOP plant that caused a cloud of noxious airborne particles to settle on the homes and residents in the Weir Avenue area. The lawsuit seeks both compensatory and punitive damages. Link: https://wtov9.com/news/local/lawsuit-filed-on-behalf-of-weirton-residents-after-bop-demolition

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The Ohio Valley litigation lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay have represented hundreds of families like these throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio in a variety of personal injury cases. Our attorneys handle every case as aggressively as possible to get justice for our clients and their families. Our firm will take care of the legal aspect of the accident to give the victims time to heal and grieve.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical Injuries, including birth injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, ER negligence, eye injuries/Lasik surgery, hospital negligence, medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, shoulder dystocia, surgical errors, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises free from hazards. When an individual suffers an injury or requires medical treatment because of dangerous property conditions, the victim may be entitled to compensation for his or her suffering. The Ohio Valley personal injury lawyers at Sellitti, Nogay & Nogay have represented clients throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia in cases involving dog bites, slip and falls, swimming pool accidents and inadequate supervision. Our attorneys have taken cases to state and federal courts throughout the Ohio Valley’s tri-state area and have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Trusts