Karen McElhinny

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2017.

1411 Virginia Street East, Suite 200, P.O. Box 3953 Charleston, West Virginia 25339

(304) 345-1400

Firm: Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer PLLC

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Overview

Firm

Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer PLLC

Years In Practice

Phone Number (304) 345-1400

I defend and advise health care providers, public entities, and businesses. I help my clients through the litigation process by providing aggressive representation and sound advice. I also help clients avoid litigation through proactive risk management and improved communication skills. My special areas of interest include: the defense of ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals; the defense of emergency department physicians; the defense of architects and engineers; the defense of medical malpractice claims; the defense of cities, towns, counties, state agencies, and private employers in a wide-range of litigation including personal injury, excessive force, constitutional claims, and labor and employment disputes.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Litigation - Municipal

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Litigation - Health Care

Education Law

Health Care Law

Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Municipal Law

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?

Litigation - Municipal - 25%

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants - 25%

Litigation - Health Care - 20%

Education Law - 10%

Health Care Law - 10%

Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law - 5%

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants - 5%

Municipal Law

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

How is this lawyer compensated?

Hourly

This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.

Bar Admissions

West Virginia

Admitted in 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent - the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards
Best Lawyers in America Litigation - Healthcare
Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals

Organizations & Affiliations

DRI

Work Experience

Shuman McCuskey & Slicer, PLLC

2000 - Current

Shuman Annand & Poe

1997 - Current

Education

Washington & Lee University, Juris Doctor

Graduated 1994

University of Virginia, BA

Graduated 1994