Susan Thompson

Susan Thompson is an employment law attorney based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Her practice focuses on workplace rights and on legal issues that affect the safety and treatment of people at work. She assists clients facing employment disputes and questions about employer responsibilities. Her approach considers how workplace problems can affect a person’s financial stability, daily life, and ability to move forward after a disagreement.

Thompson attended Shepherd College and the University of Maryland School of Law after completing her earlier education in Martinsburg. These institutions form part of her preparation for an employment law practice focused on legal rights and workplace issues. Her professional background also includes participation in organizations dedicated to the development of employment law and advocacy for people involved in workplace conflicts.

Her legal work centers on employment law rather than a broad general practice. Thompson has been involved in efforts to advance awareness of workplace rights and the responsibilities that arise in employment relationships. She works with clients who need to evaluate their legal position and decide how to respond to employer conduct, including when a workplace dispute may call for formal legal action.

Susan Thompson served as president of the West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association from 2014 through 2016 and has continued to be associated with that organization. She is also a member of the American Bar Association. Her practice emphasizes the value of employment protections and the importance of helping individuals understand possible legal responses to workplace concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Susan Thompson, Attorney at Law
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• President and Member, West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association (2014-2016)
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Shepherd College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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