Daniel W. Greear

Daniel W. Greear (born on July 26, 1968) is an American lawyer and politician. He served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Kanawha County from 1995 to 1996.

Career Before his judicial appointments, Greear was a managing member of KKB, LLC, focusing on general civil litigation. He served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Kanawha County from 1995 to 1996.

Greear served as chief counsel for the West Virginia House of Delegates. He also served three years as chief of staff for the House of Delegates. From 2013 to 2014, he held the position of chief counsel for the West Virginia Attorney General's Office.

In 2021, Governor Jim Justice appointed Greear to one of the three seats on the newly established Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Upon his appointment, he assumed the position of chief judge, a term which concluded at the end of 2023. His current tenure on the court will extend until December 31, 2026. Greear ran for re-election in 2026. He was defeated in the May 2026 general election by Jim Douglas.