West Virginia University College of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, West Virginia; 1996, Pennsylvania
ISLN:
913506668
Areas of Practice (5)
Education Law
Labor and Employment
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(24 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Attorney
on 09/24/21
in Education Law
Mr. Blaydes is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and best lawyers in the state. Throughout his career he has maintained an exceptional reputation among his clients and his peers in the legal profession. While maintaining a very high ethic...
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Mr. Blaydes is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and best lawyers in the state. Throughout his career he has maintained an exceptional reputation among his clients and his peers in the legal profession. While maintaining a very high ethical standard, he is a tenacious advocate for his clients.
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5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Counsel
on 09/24/21
in Education Law
Jeff is collaborative, reasonable, and solution driven. He zealously advocates for his clients and has impressive and broad knowledge of employee rights, particularly in the education setting. He is a good communicator and is accessible to his client...
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Jeff is collaborative, reasonable, and solution driven. He zealously advocates for his clients and has impressive and broad knowledge of employee rights, particularly in the education setting. He is a good communicator and is accessible to his clients and opposing counsel. I appreciate that he can distinguish between matters ripe for early resolution versus those that require full adjudication.
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5.0/5.0(2 reviews)
I have worked with Jeff on many cases over the years, and I have never been disappointed. He has a clear understanding of workplace and working class issues. One of the finest attorneys I have worked...
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I have worked with Jeff on many cases over the years, and I have never been disappointed. He has a clear understanding of workplace and working class issues. One of the finest attorneys I have worked...
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