Atty. Natalie C. Schaefer

Atty. Natalie C. Schaefer

Natalie C. Schaefer has focused primarily on defense litigation, including catastrophic loss and wrongful death, as well as the defense of clients involved in construction, engineering, and architecture.

Charleston Charleston 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Natalie C. Schaefer at a glance

Natalie C. Schaefer is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, construction, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2002) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District Court (2002). Educated at West Virginia University (B.A. Political, 1999) and West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Order of the Coif West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Order of Barristers (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of West Virginia Bar Association American Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Natalie C. Schaefer has focused primarily on defense litigation, including catastrophic loss and wrongful death, as well as the defense of clients involved in construction, engineering, and architecture
  • Ms. Schaefer has also defended energy clients in accident investigation and litigation, as well as defense of companies in suit under the workers compensation immunity exception (A deliberate intention /exception), among others
  • She has also defended liability claims involving civil rights, public entities and government agencies
  • An Order of the and Order of Barristers graduate of the West Virginia College of Law, she was the 2002 Lugar Trial Association Invitational Competition winner and also served as Executive Board Member for the West Virginia University Law Review

Author

  • "The Unusual Suspects: Unlikely Players in the Product Liability Arena," Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • "Administrative Preclusion: Litigation Ammunition?
  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia

Seminars

  • Useful Discovery for Trial, Institute for Paralegal Education, June 2010
  • Navigating the Ethics of the Tripartite Relationship, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Annual Meeting, June 2009. 2010 Technology in Litigation, For the Defense, DRI, September 2012 Speak Psychology, For the Defense, DRI, October 2014 West Virginia Super Lawyer Rising Star AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Rated

Practice Areas Explained

Natalie C. Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Natalie C. Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Construction Law

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Construction Accidents

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Natalie C. Schaefer

Where is Natalie C. Schaefer's law office located?
Natalie C. Schaefer's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Natalie C. Schaefer handle?
Natalie C. Schaefer focuses on criminal defense, construction, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Natalie C. Schaefer practiced law?
Natalie C. Schaefer has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Natalie C. Schaefer go to law school?
Natalie C. Schaefer earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1999); (—).
How can I contact Natalie C. Schaefer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Natalie C. Schaefer received?
Natalie C. Schaefer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Political
West Virginia University
- 1999
West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Order of the Coif West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Order of Barristers
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District Court
Admitted: 2002

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