About Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC is a civil defense litigation firm representing businesses, professionals, insurers, and institutions in high-stakes disputes. The firm handles medical malpractice, construction defects, insurance defense, professional liability, and governmental liability matters. Its attorneys work across employment, environmental, energy, cybersecurity, product liability, and regulatory disputes. The practice emphasizes tailored defense strategies, responsive service, and practical analysis suited to each client’s industry and litigation risks.

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC was founded in Charleston, West Virginia, where it remains headquartered. The firm has additional offices in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Winchester, Virginia. More than 20 attorneys serve clients across West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio. Its regional presence supports coordinated representation in complex civil matters. The firm’s collaborative structure brings together lawyers with varied practice backgrounds to develop litigation strategies and serve clients.

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC handles appeals, arbitration, mediation, business litigation, civil rights claims, construction disputes, insurance coverage, bad faith, and employment litigation. Its attorneys defend long-term care facilities, medical professionals, manufacturers, public entities, retailers, restaurants, hospitality businesses, and other organizations. The firm represents clients in regulatory and licensing matters. Its broader litigation work covers environmental, energy, mineral, professional liability, and state, municipal, and public utility disputes.

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC has received recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, and AM Best. The firm emphasizes a client-first approach built around prompt communication, practical judgment, and coordinated legal service. Its attorneys work together to simplify complex legal issues and develop defense strategies matched to specific disputes. This approach supports businesses, professionals, and insurers facing significant litigation, regulatory, and liability challenges across multiple industries.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits And Disputes 
  • Litigation
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Class Action
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
Employment
  • Employment Litigation
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wage And Hour
  • Americans With Disabilities Act
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Family And Medical Leave Act
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Executive Compensation
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Wrongful Termination
Business 
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Formation
  • Business Transactions
  • Contract Disputes
  • Corporation
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Partnership
  • Joint Venture
  • Shareholders
  • Professional Liability
  • Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality
Civil Rights
  • Civil Rights Litigation
  • Civil Rights Violations
  • Constitutional Litigation
  • Title Vii
Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Real Estate Developments
  • Construction Litigation
  • Architect & Engineering Liability
Personal Injury
  • Car Accident
  • Premises Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
Government
  • Government Entities
  • Administration
  • Municipal
  • Public Utility Litigation
Insurance
  • Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
  • Errors & Omissions Litigation
Environmental Law
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Energy & Mineral Litigation
  • Regulatory & Licensing Compliance
Intellectual Property
  • Trade Secrets
Technology
  • Cyber Security & Privacy Law

Fees

  • Payment Details Not Specified

Office locations for Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC - Morgantown

300 Wedgewood Dr Ste 110, Morgantown, WV 26505

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC - Charleston

1411 Virginia St E Ste 200, Charleston, WV 25301

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC - Winchester

116 S Stewart St 1st Floor, Winchester, VA 22601