Atty. Fazal Afaque Shere

Atty. Fazal Afaque Shere

Fazal Afaque Shere is a lawyer practicing class actions defense, deliberate intent and workplace safety, environmental litigation and 6 other areas of law. Fazal received a B.S. degree from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Charleston Charleston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Fazal Afaque Shere at a glance

Fazal Afaque Shere is a Partner based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bowles Rice LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1990) and Kentucky Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. (1997). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1989) and Aligarh Muslim University, India (B.S. Chemistry, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •Kentucky Bar Association •Kanawha County Bar Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Fazal Afaque Shere is a lawyer practicing class actions defense, deliberate intent and workplace safety, environmental litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Fazal received a B.S. degree from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Fazal practices at Bowles Rice LLP in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Fazal Afaque Shere's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fazal Afaque Shere 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

Fazal Afaque Shere is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 Fazal Afaque Shere

Where is Fazal Afaque Shere's law office located?
Fazal Afaque Shere's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Bowles Rice LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fazal Afaque Shere handle?
Fazal Afaque Shere focuses on medical malpractice, employment, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Fazal Afaque Shere practiced law?
Fazal Afaque Shere has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Fazal Afaque Shere go to law school?
Fazal Afaque Shere earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Chemistry, 1982).
How can I contact Fazal Afaque Shere for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Fazal Afaque Shere received?
Fazal Afaque Shere's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1989
B.S. Chemistry
Aligarh Muslim University, India
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1990
Kentucky Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S.
Admitted: 1997

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