Elkins, WV

William T. Nestor

William T. Nestor, known as Ty, is the owner and founder of The Nestor Law Office in Elkins, WV. He focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI law. Ty is dedicated to providing clients with personalized attention and effective legal representation, aiming for client satisfaction and positive case results. He has been recognized as one of America's Top 100 Attorneys for Personal Injury and Criminal Defense litigation, a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer under 40 in West Virginia for 2016 by the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and one of the 10 best Attorneys in West Virginia by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

George R. Triplett was born and raised in Randolph and Pocahontas counties in West Virginia. After graduating from Green Bank High School in 1953, he attended WVU’s Potomac State College and Shenandoah University, where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned a B.S. degree from Davis and Elkins College in 1956 and later coached football at several high schools and Washington and Lee University. In 1962, George graduated from West Virginia College of Law. Early in his career, he served as legal assistant for the West Virginia State’s Investment Securities and Corporation Division, as well as administrative assistant to the West Virginia State Auditor. In 1964, he was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, handling jury trials in criminal, civil, and land condemnation cases.

Jefferson L. Triplett was born in Elkins in 1970 and graduated from Elkins High School in 1988. After receiving a presidential appointment from President Ronald Reagan, Jeff attended the United States Naval Academy, where he played varsity football and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992. Following Surface Warfare Officers’ School, he served 36 months aboard the USS DOYLE, participating in counter-drug and maritime interdiction operations. Jeff later worked as an intelligence analyst for the National Military Joint Intelligence Center and the Office of Naval Intelligence. He transitioned to the Navy Reserve, serving in leadership roles for 14 years before retiring as a commander in 2013 with multiple service medals.