Grant Shuman, Employment Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation · 4.1/5 rating from 22 verified client reviews
Special Counsel
Charleston, WV
Practicing employment in Charleston since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 4.1 ★
- 22 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Grant Shuman is a special counsel based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Grant has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 22 client reviews.
- Based in
- Charleston, WV
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Charleston, WV.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Grant Shuman: Grant Shuman is a special counsel based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Grant has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 22 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Grant takes on
Grant concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Grant handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Grant takes employment matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Grant takes litigation matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Grant Shuman — employment lawyer in Charleston
Grant Shuman is a special counsel based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Grant has over 25 years of legal experience. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 22 client reviews.
Grant Shuman is a native of Charleston, West Virginia, with over twenty years of multi-disciplinary practice devoted to finding creative, practical solutions for a broad range of employee benefits issues, leading agile, responsive teams, and providing trusted counsel to clients ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He works from HBL’s Charleston, West Virginia office. Grant’s primary areas of practice are ERISA legal compliance and ERISA litigation.
In addition, Grant is the Chairman of the Board of the Willy Foundation, Inc., which is a private family foundation dedicated to supporting leadership, community service, academic excellence, and athletic achievement in our community’s youth.
Representative Experience
• Representing pension benefit plans and welfare benefit plans before state and federal courts in ERISA and managed care matters such as billing disputes, benefit claims, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, discrimination claims, and subrogation actions
• Advising employers, insurers, welfare benefit plans, pension benefit plans, and plan administrators concerning ERISA compliance, including drafting legal opinions, plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and third-party administration agreements
• Representing and advising employers, pension benefit plans, welfare benefit plans, managed care organizations, and health care entities in matters involving regulatory compliance, billing, governmental oversight, and policy implementation, including disputes with CMS, privacy issues under HIPAA, and guidance regarding the requirements of the PPACA
• Representing employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts, particularly in cases involving termination of employment in breach of public policy and discrimination
Professional Affiliations
• Defense Research Institute; Life, Health & Disability Committee
Selected Cases
• Ohio Valley Jobs Alliance, Inc. v. Public Service Comm’n of W. Va., 2018 WL 5734679 (W. Va.
Nov. 11, 2018) (Memorandum Decision)
• Gates v. Morris, 2018 WL 1582470 (S.D.W. Va. Mar. 29, 2018)
• Robie v. Price, 2017 WL 3188572 (S.D.W. Va. July 27, 2017)
• Young v. Afflicted Holdings, LLC, 2017 WL 2272075 (S.D.W. Va. May 24, 2017)
• Stenger v. Carelink Health Plans, 2016 WL 1417219 (W. Va. April 8, 2016) (Memorandum
Decision)
• Dooley v. Matrix Absence Management, Inc., 2015 WL 4644446 (N.D.W. Va. Aug. 4)
Accolades
• AV® Preeminent™ Peer-Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Nominated for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for ERISA Litigation (2019 – Present)
• Named the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – ERISA Law in Charleston, West Virginia for 2022
• Listed by West Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in General Litigation, Employee Benefits/ERISA and Utilities (2010-2016)
Working with Grant on a employment matter
Grant Shuman is a native of Charleston, West Virginia, with over twenty years of multi-disciplinary practice devoted to finding creative, practical solutions for a broad range of employee benefits issues, leading agile, responsive teams, and providing trusted counsel to clients ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He works from HBL’s Charleston, West Virginia office. Grant’s…
Who Grant represents
Grant reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
West Virginia University
J.D. · 2001
James Madison University
B.A. English · 1998
Jurisdictions
Grant's state bar admissions
West Virginia United
2001 · ACTIVE
Grant studied at J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. English in James Madison University.
Law school and academic background
Grant completed J.D. in West Virginia University and B.A. English in James Madison University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Grant runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Grant has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Grant Shuman's office in Charleston
Grant's primary office is at 600 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Grant Shuman — 4.1/5 rating from 22 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Grant. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Charleston.
4.1
22 client reviews
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How to hire Grant Shuman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Grant usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Grant charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grant's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Grant will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Grant
Grant discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Grant confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Grant's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Grant Shuman
How much does it cost to hire Grant for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Grant walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Grant offer a free consultation?
Grant charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grant's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Grant's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in West Virginia typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Grant gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Grant take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Grant is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Grant will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Grant?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Grant will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Grant accepting new employment clients right now?
Grant's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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