Atty. David E. Schumacher

Atty. David E. Schumacher

Dave Schumacher is Of Counsel in Bailey & Wyant, PLLC’s Charleston office. He was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1980 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Charleston Charleston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David E. Schumacher at a glance

David E. Schumacher is an Of Counsel based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1987). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1980) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kanawha County, West Virginia State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dave Schumacher is Of Counsel in Bailey & Wyant, PLLC’s Charleston office
  • He was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1980 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Dave obtained his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia
  • His civil litigation practice areas include general civil litigation & insurance defense, medical & healthcare malpractice, product liability & personal injury law, governmental liability, insurance coverage & unfair trade practices, and legal & other professional liability
  • He is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, and the West Virginia and Kanawha County Bar Associations

Practice Areas Explained

David E. Schumacher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Schumacher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David E. Schumacher

Where is David E. Schumacher's law office located?
David E. Schumacher's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. Schumacher handle?
David E. Schumacher focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has David E. Schumacher practiced law?
David E. Schumacher has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David E. Schumacher go to law school?
David E. Schumacher earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David E. Schumacher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David E. Schumacher received?
David E. Schumacher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1980
B.A.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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