Ms. Kinney brings exceptional depth and versatility to her legal practice. Her career spans public service, private practice, and nonprofit work giving her a broad and balanced perspective that few attorneys possess. She has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of West Virginia, Civil Division, handling complex civil matters on behalf of the federal government, and as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, advocating for individuals in employment and housing discrimination cases across the state.

In private practice, Ms. Kinney has built a strong reputation as a skilled litigator, with a focus on employment law. She has successfully represented clients in a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination claims, FLSA disputes, West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act violations, and wrongful termination cases. Her litigation experience extends to constitutional tort claims, Prompt Pay Act enforcement, and consumer litigation, as well as large-scale class actions and multi-district litigation, demonstrating her ability to handle cases of significant complexity and scope.

In addition to her civil litigation practice, Ms. Kinney offers trusted, compassionate representation in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and adoption. She is a strong advocate for individuals and families navigating emotionally and legally challenging transitions, and she believes that clients in Family Court deserve the same caliber of legal representation as those in any other courtroom.

Ms. Kinney’s broad legal background, sharpened by decades of hands-on experience in both state and federal courtrooms, allows her to approach each case with insight, strategy, and a comprehensive understanding of the law. Whether working with individual clients, co-counseling with colleagues, or managing high-stakes litigation, she delivers results-driven advocacy grounded in integrity, preparation, and deep legal knowledge.