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

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