Moundsville, WV

Christopher M. Turak

Christopher M. Turak focuses his practice in the areas of wrongful death and personal injury, with a special commitment to representing victims injured or killed by impaired drivers. Chris has represented victims in some of the highest profile cases in the Ohio Valley, including those injured or killed in workplace accidents, including coal mines and other worksites. He has successfully pursued wrongful death claims in automobile, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating signifies that Chris is ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for his knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chris joined the law firm in 2000 and is licensed to practice law in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. When Chris isn’t practicing law, he’s making a difference in the community. He is a longtime member and past president of the Marshall County Family Resource Network, which provides a wide variety of support and resources for residents of Marshall County. Chris has made over 100 presentations at local high schools as part of GKT’s anti-drinking and driving program called, “Booze & Cruise, You’ll Lose,” which was founded by the firm. The program seeks to educate and warn young drivers of the risks of impaired driving and encourages them to make smart decision. In addition, he has helped coordinate mock DUI crashes and trials at local high schools and summer camps, including the West Virginia Sheriff’s Leadership Camp. Chris also teams with WTOV9 every New Year’s Eve to provide free cab rides home to help make our roads safer over the holidays. Chris is Commissioner of the Ohio County Deputy Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission and also serves as a board member on the Grand Vue Foundation.

Jonathan E. Turak

Jonathan E. Turak joined Gold & Khourey in 1981, becoming a partner in 1984. He is now retired. For over 35 years, he represented individuals and families who suffered injury or death due to negligence. In 2011, he helped form the Marcellus Utica Shale Litigation Team. Turak is committed to community involvement, serving on numerous non-profit boards. He received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was a member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association, the Top 100 National Advocates, and a Rue Ratings’ Best Attorney of America Lifetime Charter Member.

Linda Bordas

Linda Bordas, co-founder of Bordas & Bordas, joined her husband Jim's practice in 1985 after graduating from law school. With a background as a hospital pharmacist, she became one of West Virginia's most successful medical malpractice attorneys, securing numerous major verdicts and settlements. She is dedicated to expanding patient rights and ensuring professional practice standards.

Jim Bordas

Jim Bordas, founder of Bordas & Bordas, was a giant in the legal profession, known for fighting battles for his clients and building a reputation of success through landmark jury verdicts and settlements over four decades. He started his own law firm in 1979 and later partnered with his wife, Linda. He was particularly proud of his work in product liability and insurance bad faith cases, and was a mentor to many young lawyers. Jim was also deeply involved in community and charitable work, receiving numerous awards for his legal and community contributions.

Michelle Marinacci

Michelle Marinacci is a partner at Gold, Khourey & Turak and a leading trial attorney in the areas of insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. With more than 25 years of experience, Michelle represents individuals and families who have been seriously injured or unfairly treated by insurance companies. She began her legal career representing insurance companies and healthcare providers, giving her a deep understanding of how these institutions operate. Michelle also handles complex medical malpractice cases. Her strategic approach, legal skill, and unwavering commitment make her one of the most respected and effective attorneys in the Ohio Valley. She joined GKT in 2018.

Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson is an attorney at Bordas & Bordas, focusing on employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and commercial law. He transitioned from insurance defense to representing injured individuals and those discriminated against. He has a strong record of jury verdicts and settlements, including multi-million dollar awards, and is recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and by Best Lawyers in America.

Jeremy McGraw

Jeremy McGraw is a personal injury and nursing home abuse lawyer at Gold Khourey & Turak. He represents seriously injured individuals, focusing on obtaining justice and significant results for his clients, including multiple million-dollar settlements. Jeremy handles various personal injury cases, with a particular passion for nursing home abuse and neglect cases. He is recognized as a West Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2021. His experience includes appellate cases, jury trials, mass torts, and lobbying. He joined GKT after serving as a law clerk and then in private practice.