Alex joined Shaffer & Shaffer, PLLC, in 2018, and represents clients in a wide variety of practice areas. Primarily, his practice is focused on personal injury claims, actions concerning civil rights violations pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), real estate transactions, and estate planning. In addition to these areas, Alex also maintains an indigent defense practice representing both adults and children in criminal matters and child abuse and neglect actions. Alex is admitted to practice before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Ben joined Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC in the summer of 2008. His practice originally focused on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation issues, as well as defending other civil litigation. Gradually his practice has shifted to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, and similar matters. During this time he has continually maintained a criminal defense practice, serving those criminal defendants who cannot afford representation. Ben also routinely serves as guardian ad litem for children in cases of abuse and neglect, and as appointed counsel for parents facing these allegations.
DUI/DWI
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one prematurely is one of the most tragic and heartbreaking experiences. If your loved one's death was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another person, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to hold the other party liable.
Traffic Violations
Truck driver for speeding, fatigued driving, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and other unsafe driving habits.
A workers' compensation attorney's job is to be by your side through the duration of your claim process. They will help you file the claim as well as help you fight for fair compensation for your necessary leave of absence from work. Additionally, if you were injured on the job, a lawyer can help you receive compensation for the medical care you need.
Wrongful Termination
As an at-will employment state, West Virginia employers have the right to terminate employees with or without a reason - as long as this reason does not violate the law. If you believe that you were fired illegally, contact a wrongful termination attorney about taking legal action.
Employment Contract
Rich represents individuals, private corporations, nonprofit companies, and government agencies in all facets of labor and employment law. His areas of representation include, but are not limited to, matters involving Wage and Hour law, wrongful termination, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, ADA, FMLA, NLRB, employment contracts, employee guidelines, and sexual harassment. He lectures regularly on a variety of employment matters.
Employment Litigation
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual advances or “favors” with the expectation that they will be repaid by sexual means
Did you trip while at someone else’s home? Did you slip and fall while in a retail location? If you were injured by a fall while you were away from home, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim.
Construction Litigation
Jeff has over 25 years of trial experience dealing with automobile accidents, construction claims, and other insurance coverage claims and bad faith litigation issues. He is a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelors degree in Finance and received his J.D. degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Jeff is admitted to practice before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He is from Barboursville, West Virginia and is based in the firm’s Charleston office.
Todd is an experienced trial lawyer, whose practice primarily focuses on automobile accidents, personal injury litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and employment law litigation. Todd received his B.A. from West Virginia University and earned his law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.
Medical Malpractice
A personal injury is any physical or psychological harm that results from someone else's negligence. It can include injuries sustained in car accidents, slip and fall incidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other traumatic events. In the state of West Virginia, if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, a West Virginia injury lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve for your losses.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
If you have a physical or mental disability that prevents you from working, you may be able to seek Social Security Disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. The federal government provides these benefits in order to help disabled workers financially due to their inability to work.
Dog Bites
Slip and Fall Injury
We handle all types of personal injury cases, including car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and fall injuries.
Brian’s practice revolves around insurance claims, wills and estates, property matters, corporate law, and the coal mining and gas industries. He is a graduate of Marshall University with a B.A. in psychology and earned his law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2004.