Jennifer B. Hagedorn

Jennifer counsels businesses on a wide range of workplace and employment matters. Her practice centers on helping employers address daily human resources concerns, reduce legal exposure, and respond effectively when disputes arise. She works with organizations of many sizes and supports practical decision-making before problems grow into costly litigation.

Jennifer earned a B.A. in English from West Virginia University in 1997. She later received her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2001. That academic background supports her clear communication style and careful legal analysis, which she applies when guiding employers through sensitive workplace issues and formal disputes.

Jennifer represents banks, hospitals, health care providers, manufacturers, energy companies, and other business clients facing employment questions. She advises on disciplinary matters, leave issues, employee complaints, separations, workplace investigations, and policy development. She also helps create handbooks and internal procedures tailored to the client’s operations, industry demands, and compliance responsibilities.

Jennifer has handled litigation in both state and federal forums involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and invasion of privacy claims. She has also defended matters before administrative bodies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Wage and Hour Division.

Jennifer also advises small businesses as general counsel on broader legal and operational matters. Her work includes employment guidance, contract review and drafting, real estate matters, and regulatory compliance. By combining preventive advice with strong defense planning, she helps clients stay focused on their business while addressing legal risk responsibly.

Jennifer has held leadership roles in labor and employment practice and has also contributed to major national litigation work. In opioid litigation, she served in discovery leadership and liaison roles that required coordination with attorneys from national law firms. That experience reflects her ability to manage complex matters with precision.

Jennifer B. Hagedorn brings a thoughtful, organized, and business-focused approach to legal service. She helps employers solve workplace problems, prepare for legal challenges, and respond with confidence when claims cannot be avoided. Her work is grounded in practical guidance, strong advocacy, and a commitment to helping clients protect their operations and move forward.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bowles Rice LLP
• Member, West Virginia State Bar
  
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• Ohio

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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