Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC, is an insurance defense litigation firm in West Virginia and Virginia. Slicer, Dwayne E. Cyrus, Lou Ann S. Cyrus, Karen T. Schaefer.

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC is a civil defense litigation law firm defending businesses, professionals, and insurers in high-stakes litigation. Our skilled attorneys defend clients across a broad range of industries and practice areas, including medical malpractice, construction defects, insurance defense, and governmental and professional liability. Our firm was founded in Charleston, West Virgin

ia, where it remains headquartered. Through succession and expansion, we have grown to meet our clients’ needs. We now have additional offices in Morgantown, WV, and Wi******er, VA, with a combined total of over 20 attorneys who can serve clients in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio. Our lawyers have an exceptional reputation built upon providing tailored representation for each client. Our “client-first” attitude means that every member of the firm is enthusiastic and dedicated to serving our clients in an effective, efficient, and prompt manner. Shuman, McCuskey & Slicer functions as a nationally ranked law firm through the collaborative effort of our attorneys and staff. Because of our varied backgrounds and levels of expertise in particular practice areas, our attorneys work together to provide insight into cases from differing perspectives. We like to attribute this positive and innovative work style to our founding members as well as our six current owners, William R. McElhinny, Brian J. Warner, and Natalie C. We are proud that half of our firm’s owners are female. For years, our firm and attorneys have had the honor of being recognized by Martindale-Hubbell®, Best Lawyers®, U.S. News and World Report, and Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys by AM Best, which are some of the highest recognitions in the legal profession. We have the experience and knowledge to reduce complex legal matters into simple, understandable issues. When you need help navigating your legal needs, Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC will be there for you.

Several members and their spouses from Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC had “Disco Fever” this evening as our firm was a prou...
08/23/2026

Several members and their spouses from Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC had “Disco Fever” this evening as our firm was a proud sponsor of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine “Standing Out in Our Field” fundraiser.

Growth looks good on us. It’s been a while since we’ve announced new additions to our team, and we’re pleased to introdu...
07/22/2026

Growth looks good on us. It’s been a while since we’ve announced new additions to our team, and we’re pleased to introduce 7 lawyers who’ve joined us, strengthening our capabilities across our three offices. Please join us in welcoming Julie Greco, Katie MacCallum Nichols, Matthew Whitler, Katie Hicklin Luyster, Anna Ballard, Emily Neely, and Maxwell Warnick. We're glad you're here. https://www.shumanlaw.com/news-publications/sms-welcomes-7-new-lawyers

We are hiring in Wi******er!
07/16/2026

We are hiring in Wi******er!

74 Attorney jobs available in Wi******er, VA on Indeed.com. Apply to Associate Attorney, Counsel, Director of Strategy and more!

We are growing and currently hiring litigation attorneys for our Charleston WV and Wi******er VA offices! If you are in...
07/16/2026

We are growing and currently hiring litigation attorneys for our Charleston WV and Wi******er VA offices! If you are interested and have litigation experience, please apply below or reach out to Natalie Chapin Schaefer (Charleston) or Karen McElhinny (Wi******er). Salary will be commensurate with experience.

31 Associate Attorney jobs available in Charleston, WV on Indeed.com. Apply to Associate Attorney, Attorney, Litigation Attorney and more!

Congrats to Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC’s own Tyler Rittenhouse who was just named the DTCWV young lawyer of the year!
06/26/2026

Congrats to Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC’s own Tyler Rittenhouse who was just named the DTCWV young lawyer of the year!

This morning, our firm laced up for a cause that truly matters. 💗We were honored to participate in the Race for the Ribb...
05/02/2026

This morning, our firm laced up for a cause that truly matters. 💗
We were honored to participate in the Race for the Ribbon at the West Virginia State Capitol, joining our community to support breast cancer awareness and those impacted by it. Grateful to stand with survivors, remember loved ones, and contribute to a cause that makes a real difference across our state.

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC Wi******er/Eastern Panhandle Office attorneys are proud to again be a sponsor of the Busines...
04/29/2026

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC Wi******er/Eastern Panhandle Office attorneys are proud to again be a sponsor of the Business at the Bloom event. Thanks to Solange Taylor,BSN, Esq. for joining us!

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC was a proud sponsor of Jazz & Jambalaya at a beautiful evening held in the Susan Runyan Maie...
04/12/2026

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC was a proud sponsor of Jazz & Jambalaya at a beautiful evening held in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden at the Clay Center, presented by Friends of Clay Center and African American Philanthropy in Action.

Attorneys from all three SMS offices enjoyed a retreat at Canaan Valley Resort filled with learning and camaraderie.
04/11/2026

Attorneys from all three SMS offices enjoyed a retreat at Canaan Valley Resort filled with learning and camaraderie.

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1411 Virginia Street E Ste 200
Charleston, WV
25301

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+13043451400

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