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Karen McElhinny's Profile Image

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
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Firm: Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
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Firm

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC


Years In Practice

25


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
Insurance Law
Litigation - Insurance
Municipal Law
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%
 
Insurance Law
 
Litigation - Insurance
 
Municipal Law
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
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Karen McElhinny
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Health Care, Charleston, WV (2022)
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charleston, WV (2021)
  • 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
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (304) 345-1400
1411 Virginia Street East, Suite 200, P.O. Box 3953
Charleston, West Virginia 25339
Charleston, West Virginia 25339
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