W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 25.05
As amended through January 31, 2024
Within fifteen (15) days after entry of an order or stipulation referring a case to mediation, the parties, upon approval of the court, may choose their own mediator, who may or may not be a person listed on the State Bar listing. In the absence of such agreement, the court shall designate the mediator from the State Bar listing, either by rotation or by some other neutral administrative procedure established by administrative order of the chief judge of the circuit court.
W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 25.05