Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC

Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC is an employment attorney in Charleston, WV. The firm serves both individuals and businesses, handling personal injury claims, employment discrimination, Social Security Disability cases, and various corporate legal needs. Specific areas of practice include truck accidents, slip and fall incidents, nursing home injuries, defective products, and medical malpractice. For businesses, the firm provides insurance defense, employer legal structures, and administrative agency representation. Shaffer & Shaffer has served West Virginia for more than 115 years, with its current attorneys holding over 200 years of combined legal experience. The firm has taken hundreds of cases to trial and secured multi-million-dollar awards and settlements for clients. It operates offices in Charleston and Madison, serving all of West Virginia.

The firm’s history is deeply rooted in the state’s legal community. The first president of the West Virginia State Bar was an attorney from Shaffer & Shaffer, and four attorneys from the firm have served as state bar presidents. The practice operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury, disability, and similar cases, charging no fee until the client wins their claim. Initial consultations are free. The firm emphasizes direct access to attorneys and a full-service approach, allowing clients with multiple legal needs to work with a single team rather than coordinating between different law firms. Testimonials from clients describe the firm as professional, responsive, and attentive to client needs, with specific praise for attorneys who listen carefully and explain case details thoroughly.

The Charleston office is located at 2116 Kanawha Blvd E. It sits on Kanawha Boulevard East, a main road in the city. The office is about a quarter of a mile from the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Capitol Complex Building 6. It is also within a quarter of a mile of a public library and about three-tenths of a mile from the West Virginia State Capitol.

Shaffer & Shaffer stands among the most established firms in the West Virginia legal community. With a legacy extending back to 1909, the firm has helped thousands of people in the state. Its attorneys bring substantial trial experience and a long-standing presence in local government and legal circles.

Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC combines deep local roots with extensive trial experience, serving Charleston and the broader West Virginia region with a focus on personal injury, employment, and business law.

Services:

• Construction Accidents
• Employment Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Social Security Disability