West Virginia Supreme Court May 22, 2003, 30985, 31113 (Delaware CWC Liquidation Corp. v. Martin)

McGRAW, Justice:

These consolidated cases are before this Court upon certified questions from the Circuit Courts of Putnam and Berkeley Counties, which address the common issue of whether the assignment of a legal malpractice claim is valid and enforceable under West Virginia law, or contrary to public policy and therefore, void.