Ms. Creta’s primary area of practice is civil litigation.

Bar Admissions

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar
• North Carolina State Bar 
• South Carolina State Bar application pending
• United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia

Education

• Davidson College, B.A., Hispanic Studies, Philosophy minor, 2016
• University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2020

Experience

• Representing companies in commercial litigation including breach of contract and construction disputes
• Representing employers in wrongful discharge employment-related claims
• Defending clients in toxic tort litigation
• Defending trucking companies and other commercial vehicle operators against high-exposure personal injury claims
• Representing clients in West Virginia state tax matters, including claims for refund appeals
• Summer Associate, Spilman Thomas & Battle, 2019

 

Publications & Presentations

• Editorial Staff, ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, University of South Carolina School of Law
• Co-Author, "The Negotiation Class Certification: Should Courts Encourage or Exterminate Innovation?" Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal, American Bar Association, Spring 2021
• Author, “Does Rule 41(a) Let You Dismiss a Party or Only an Action?” Practice Points, ABA Section of Litigation Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee, June 30, 2019