William E. Robinson

William E. Robinson is a highly skilled employment and labor attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, bringing over 35 years of legal experience to clients in various industries. He focuses on defending businesses in complex employment litigation, ensuring they comply with labor laws while protecting their interests. William’s deep understanding of employment disputes and workplace regulations allows him to provide strategic legal solutions for companies in natural resources, health care, manufacturing, commercial, and service industries.

William earned his B.S. in 1980 from West Virginia University before obtaining his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 1983. His legal education equipped him with the skills to handle intricate labor and employment cases, laying the foundation for his extensive career as a litigator.

As an employment defense attorney, William has represented management in single and multiple-plaintiff cases, as well as class action employment litigation before federal and state courts. His work includes cases involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and the West Virginia Human Rights Commission.

William defends employers in a wide range of employment law matters, including claims involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, breach of employment contracts, workers’ compensation disputes, and alleged violations of ERISA and the FMLA. With more than 30 years of experience in West Virginia’s deliberate intent cases, he regularly represents clients in high-stakes litigation arising from serious workplace injuries and toxic exposure claims.

Beyond litigation, William advises businesses on employment policies, workplace safety, labor regulations, non-compete agreements, and disciplinary actions. His in-depth knowledge of employment handbooks, supervisor training, and workforce compliance ensures companies operate within legal boundaries while fostering fair workplace environments.

Admitted to practice in West Virginia, William E. Robinson has represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple federal district courts. Recognized by Best Lawyers® and West Virginia Super Lawyers®, William continues to be a trusted advocate for employers facing labor disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
• Member, West Virginia State Bar
• Member, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Kanawha County Bar Association
• Member, United Way of Central West Virginia
• Board Member, Glendale Pool, Inc.
• Board of Directors, Children’s Home Society of West Virginia
• Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries of the Kanawha Valley

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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