Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC

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  • Established in 2000
  • Firm Size 20
  • Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer, PLLC represents clients in high stakes litigation in multiple industries, including insurance, construction, medical malpractice, oil, gas, & coal, construction, & governmental entity law.

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    4.5/5.0 (192)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC is a civil defense litigation law firm defending businesses, professionals, and insurers in high-stakes lawsuits. Our attorneys are skilled in defending clients across a broad range of industries and practice areas, including medical malpractice, construction defects, insurance defense, and governmental and professional liability.

Our firm was founded in Charleston, West Virginia, where it remains headquartered. Through succession and expansion, we have grown to adapt to our clients' needs. We now have additional offices in Morgantown, WV, and Winchester, VA, with a combined total of over 20 attorneys who can serve clients in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, and New York.

Our lawyers have an exceptional reputation built upon providing tailored representation for each client. Our "client-first" attitude means that every member of the firm is enthusiastic and dedicated to serving their clients in an effective, efficient, and prompt manner. Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC functions as a nationally ranked law firm through the collaborative effort of our attorneys and staff. Because of our varied backgrounds and levels of expertise in particular practice areas, our attorneys work together to provide insight into cases from differing perspectives. We like to attribute this positive and innovative work style to our founding members, David L. Shuman and John F. McCuskey, both Of Counsel, and William R. Slicer, the firm's Managing Member. In addition to Mr. Slicer, Dwayne E. Cyrus, Lou Ann S. Cyrus, Karen T. McElhinny, Brian J. Warner, and Natalie C. Schaefer exist as Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC's current owners, who continue to uphold the diligent work ethic of our firm which was founded over 20 years ago.

For years, our firm and attorneys have had the honor of being recognized by Martindale-Hubbell®, Best Lawyers®, U.S. News and World Report, and Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys by AM Best, which are some of the most highly sought after recognitions in the legal industry. We have the experience and know-how to reduce complex legal matters into simple, understandable issues. When you need help navigating your legal needs, Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC will be there for you.

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Areas of Practice (195)

  • Product Failure
  • Product Recall
  • Product Safety
  • Product Warning Labels
  • Products Liability Insurance Coverage
  • Products Liability Defense
  • Recreational Products Liability
  • Recreational Vehicle Products Liability
  • Information and Privacy
  • Privacy Litigation
  • Privacy and Publicity
  • Right of Publicity
  • Right of Privacy
  • Privacy Law
  • Private Security Litigation
  • Premises Security
  • Negligent Security
  • Inadequate Security
  • Premises Liability
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Negligence Defense
  • Negligence
  • Natural Resources
  • Coal Mining
  • Drainage Law
  • Drainage and Levee
  • Mineral Law
  • Mine Safety
  • Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Mining Law
  • Natural Gas
  • Oil and Gas Litigation
  • Oilfield Personal Injury
  • Municipal Law
  • Municipal Defense
  • Municipal Risk Management
  • Municipal Torts
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Trauma
  • Chiropractors Malpractice
  • Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
  • Oncology Law
  • Optometric Malpractice
  • Orthopedic Malpractice
  • Pediatric Malpractice
  • Pharmacists Liability
  • Physicians Professional Liability
  • Physicians Rights
  • Physicians Risk Management
  • Podiatric Malpractice
  • Psychiatric Malpractice
  • Psychology Malpractice
  • Psychotherapy Law
  • Wrong Site Surgery
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Newspaper Law
  • Media Law
  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
  • Defense Litigation
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Federal Litigation
  • Long-Arm Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • U.S. Supreme Court Litigation
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Defamation
  • Libel Defense
  • Libel and Slander
  • Media Libel
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Domain Names
  • Cybersquatting
  • E-Commerce
  • Internet Insurance
  • Internet Liability
  • Internet Litigation
  • Web Site Development
  • Automobile Insurance Fraud Defense
  • Automobile Insurance Defense
  • Automobile Liability Defense
  • Casualty Insurance Defense
  • Commercial Insurance Defense
  • Disability Insurance Defense
  • Arson and Insurance Fraud
  • Extra Contractual Insurance Defense
  • Fire Insurance Defense
  • Life Insurance Defense
  • No Fault Auto Insurance Defense
  • Personal Liability Defense
  • Property Damage Defense
  • Public Liability Defense
  • Property Insurance Defense
  • Reinsurance Defense
  • Self Insured Defense
  • Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance Coverage
  • Automobile Liability
  • Casualty Insurance
  • Captive Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Commercial Property Insurance
  • Excess Coverage
  • Excess and Reinsurance
  • Extra Contractual Insurance Claims
  • Fire Insurance
  • First Party Insurance
  • First and Third Party Insurance
  • General Liability
  • Indemnity
  • Insurance Adjuster Liability
  • Insurance Administration
  • Insurance Agents and Brokers Defense
  • Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions
  • Insurance Agents and Brokers Malpractice
  • Insurance Arbitration
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Insurance Contracts
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Property Damage
  • Property Insurance
  • Personal Liability
  • Property Insurance Coverage
  • Risk Management
  • Unfair Insurance Practices
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration
  • Hospital Law
  • Emergency Medical Services Law
  • Hospital Liability
  • Hospital Liability Defense
  • Hospital Negligence
  • Hospital Premises Liability
  • Hospital Risk Management
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Liability
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Health Care Privacy
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Long Term Care
  • Nursing Home Liability
  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • County Government Law
  • County Liability
  • Government Agency Practice
  • Government Immunity
  • Government Risk Management
  • Government Tort Liability
  • Governmental Defense
  • Federal Tort Claims
  • Governmental Law
  • Governmental Liability
  • Local Government Defense
  • Local Government Law
  • Local Government Liability
  • Political Subdivision Liability
  • Public Officials Liability
  • Financial Institutions Law
  • Financial Institutions Litigation
  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appeals
  • Architect & Engineering Liability
  • Aviation Law
  • Bank Operations & Lender Liability
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil Rights Litigation
  • Class Actions & Mass Torts
  • Coal Mining Accidents
  • Coal Mining Safety & Compliance
  • Construction Law
  • Employment & Deliberate Intent Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Errors & Omissions Litigation
  • Gas & Coal Litigation
  • General Litigation
  • Government Relations
  • Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
  • Long-Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation
  • OSHA & MSHA Compliance
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Public Utilities
  • Retail, Restaurant, & Hospitality
  • State, Municipal & Public Entities
  • Toxic Exposure
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Roberta F. Green: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Roberta F. Green
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4.6
21 Reviews
Charleston, WV

Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal Injury, State Government Law, Municipal Liability, Administrative Law, Regulatory Law, Labor and Employment, Environment Law, Constitutional Law, Appellate Practice View More

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Emily L. Lilly: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Emily L. Lilly
Member
4.7
22 Reviews
Charleston, WV

Insurance Defense, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Personal Injury, Toxic Torts, Insurance, Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice, General Civil Litigation View More

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Christopher D. Negley: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Christopher D. Negley
Member
3.4
12 Reviews
Charleston, WV

Civil Litigation, Workers Compensation, Environmental Law View More

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Natalie C. Schaefer: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Natalie C. Schaefer
Member
4.5
26 Reviews
Charleston, WV

Federal Civil Practice, Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction Accidents, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Insurance Defense, Construction Litigation, Construction Safety, Contractors Liability, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Defense Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, Trial Practice View More

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Michael Dwayne Dunham: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Michael Dwayne Dunham
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Winchester, VA

Insurance Defense, Litigation, Automobile Insurance Defense, Deliberate Intent, Civil Rights, School Law, Construction Litigation View More

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J. Robert Russell: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
J. Robert Russell
Counsel
3.2
1 Review
Morgantown, WV

Medical Malpractice Defense, Employment Litigation, Governmental Liability, Municipal Liability, Wage and Hour Law, Oil and Gas View More

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Kimberly M. Bandy: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Kimberly M. Bandy
Associate
No Reviews
Charleston, WV

Insurance Defense

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Kathryn V. McCann-Slaughter: Attorney with Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Kathryn V. McCann-Slaughter
Associate
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Winchester, VA
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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (192 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

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  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Natalie C. Schaefer by a Member on 10/16/13 in Civil Litigation

    Natalie is a superb lawyer who has demonstrated skills and abilities beyond her years. She practices in a manner where her ethical approach is above question.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Natalie C. Schaefer by a Partner on 10/16/13 in Civil Litigation

    Natalie is tough, smart and pragmatic. She does an excellent job walking that fine line between advocacy and obstinance.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Brian J. Warner by a Attorney on 11/14/19 in Litigation

    Very good attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Roberta F. Green by a Managing Partner on 03/26/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Roberta F. Green by a Member on 03/18/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dwayne E. Cyrus by a Counsel on 11/01/17 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Brian J. Warner by a Member on 08/09/17 in Litigation

    Mr. Warner is an excellent attorney. I am consistently impressed with his work ethic and zealous advocacy for his clients. He is committed to providing his clients exemplary representation. He has handled a wide array of cases, including complex m... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Emily L. Lilly by a Government Counsel on 11/04/16 in Medical Malpractice

    Ms. Lilly is extremely capable and thorough. She is trustworthy and ethical, as well as bold and articulate. She is a strong advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Emily L. Lilly by a Partner on 11/04/16 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Emily L. Lilly by a Associate on 11/03/16 in Personal Injury

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