W. Va. Code § 38-16-201
Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.
PART II. COMMON LAW LIENS.
Regardless of whether such liens may also be considered to be common law liens, nothing in this article is intended to affect:
- (1) Statutory liens arising under an enactment of the Legislature;
- (2) Equitable liens, constructive liens and other liens that are imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
- (3) Consensual liens now or hereafter recognized under the common law of this state.