Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC

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Established in 2000
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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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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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Recreational Products Liability
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Privacy Litigation
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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
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Birth Trauma
Chiropractors Malpractice
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Oncology Law
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Physicians Professional Liability
Physicians Rights
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Psychotherapy Law
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Newspaper Law
Media Law
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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
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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)
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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
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Local Government Defense
Local Government Law
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Political Subdivision Liability
Public Officials Liability
Financial Institutions Law
Financial Institutions Litigation
Administrative Law
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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
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Winchester, VA

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Morgantown, WV

Toxic Torts, Litigation, Real Estate

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Charleston, WV

Medical Negligence Defense Law, Drug and Medical Device Defense, Class Action Practice, Insurance Defense View More

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Charleston, WV

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William R. Slicer

Co-Founding and Managing Member

4.8

32 Reviews

Charleston, WV

Insurance Law, Litigation, Industrial Accidents, Coal Mining Liability, Complex and Mass Torts, Deliberate Intent (Mandolidis), Contracts, Insurance Defense, Automobile Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense, Casualty Insurance Defense, Commercial Insurance Defense, Extra Contractual Insurance Defense, Fire Insurance Defense, First and Third Party Insurance Defense, Flood Insurance Defense, General Liability Defense, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, Insurance Coverage Defense, Personal Liability Defense, Property Damage Defense, Property Insurance Defense, Public Liability Defense, Self Insured Defense, Libel, Slander and Defamation, Negligence, Premises Liability, Inadequate Security, Products Liability, Architects and Engineers Errors and Omissions, Architects and Engineers Liability, Architects and Engineers Malpractice, Torts, Intentional Torts, Mass Torts View More

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Blaire Marshall

Associate

No Reviews

Morgantown, WV

Architect and Engineering Liability, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, General Litigation, Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Products Liability, Professional Liability, State, Municipal and Public Utility Litigation View More

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Charleston, WV

Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice

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Charleston, WV

Insurance Law, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, Professional Malpractice, General Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense View More

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4.5/5.0 (192 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.5/5.0
Judgment
4.4/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.4/5.0

5.0/5.0 Review for Natalie C. Schaefer by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 10/16/13 in Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Natalie C. Schaefer by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 10/16/13 in General Liability Defense

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5.0/5.0 Review for Karen T. McElhinny by a Member on 10/16/13 in Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Karen T. McElhinny by a Member on 10/16/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

Karen is an excellent and highly ethical lawyer who always puts the interests of her clients first.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Karen T. McElhinny by a Managing Partner on 10/16/13 in Defense Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for William R. Slicer by a Sole Practitioner on 07/23/13 in Insurance Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for William R. Slicer by a Sole Practitioner on 07/23/13 in Personal Injury

I have known Mr. Slicer for over 20 years and believe without any equivocation that he is well deserved of your highest rating.

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5.0/5.0 Review for William R. Slicer by a Government Counsel on 07/12/13 in Litigation

I have known Mr. Slicer professionally since 1999. He is extremely ethical and provides excellent representation to his clients.

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5.0/5.0 Review for William R. Slicer by a Principal on 07/12/13 in Civil Rights Defense

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5.0/5.0 Review for Dwayne E. Cyrus by a Member on 06/29/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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Charleston, WV 25339
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