Atty. Thomas V. Flaherty

Atty. Thomas V. Flaherty

Thomas V. Flaherty is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, commercial & general litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas V. Flaherty at a glance

Thomas V. Flaherty is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1974) and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1974) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of U, S, and Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference West Virginia State Bar (President, 1995-1996) Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (Charter Member) Defense Research Institute West Virginia Law Institute. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas V. Flaherty is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, commercial & general litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thomas practices at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC in Charleston, WV and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas V. Flaherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas V. Flaherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas V. Flaherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Thomas V. Flaherty is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

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

Thomas V. Flaherty is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in West Virginia →

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 Thomas V. Flaherty

Where is Thomas V. Flaherty's law office located?
Thomas V. Flaherty's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas V. Flaherty handle?
Thomas V. Flaherty focuses on employment, construction, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Thomas V. Flaherty practiced law?
Thomas V. Flaherty has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas V. Flaherty go to law school?
Thomas V. Flaherty earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas V. Flaherty for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas V. Flaherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas V. Flaherty received?
Thomas V. Flaherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1974
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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