News & Commentary
The articles featured here showcase key moments from Judge Jim Douglas’s career — from landmark court cases and judicial decisions to news features and personal experiences — all reflecting a lifelong dedication to justice, fairness, and protecting families.
Why I’m Running – an Interview with Judge Jim Douglas on The Dave Allen Show from 1/9/26
Why I'm Running - InterviewListen below to the Metro News interview with Judge Jim Douglas on The Dave Allen Show from January 9, 2026.
Tina v. Paul (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, 2005)
In this landmark 2005 case, Jim Douglas represented an unpopular and difficult cause when no other attorney would take the case — and ultimately prevailed before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Family Judge: Parenting Plans Must Include Immunizations
As a Family Court Judge, Jim Douglas has supported including existing vaccination requirements in parenting plans when required by West Virginia law.
Family Court Judge Has Close Call With Gunshot
While traveling in Oregon, Jim Douglas was the victim of a stray bullet incident that was widely reported in West Virginia media.
Op-Ed on Japanese American Internment During World War II
In this opinion piece, Jim Douglas reflects on the injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II and the lasting lessons it holds for protecting civil liberties.
Father and Son Named American Bar Foundation Fellows
Jim Douglas and his son were both named Fellows of the American Bar Foundation — a rare father-and-son distinction and the first of its kind in West Virginia.
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