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Larry W. Chafin

Education

  • J.D. University of Richmond
    M.A. University of Alabama
    B.A. University of Alabama

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


Larry W. Chafin
Of Counsel

Larry W. Chafin
Of Counsel

Larry Chafin concentrates his practice in the areas of general litigation, toxic/mass torts, and labor/employment law.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Deposed numerous expert and lay witnesses in complex toxic tort litigation
  • Developed litigation strategy for defending wrongful death cases
  • Pursued numerous summary judgment motions for employers in a variety of employment and toxic tort disputes
  • Defended a variety of companies in asbestos and silica litigation with theories ranging from products liability and negligence to premises liability
  • Represented employer in silica exposure claims

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2003
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1998-2003
    General Counsel, United Hospital Center
  • 1994-1998
    McNeer, Highland, McMunn & Varner
  • 1992-1994
    Wallace, Ross & Harris

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Harrison County Bar Association

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Allohak Council, Boy Scouts of America
  • Past Chair, Leadership Dinner Steering Committee, Allohak Council
  • Board of Directors, ARC of Harrison County
  • Board of Directors, Clarksburg Country Club

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Annual Steptoe & Johnson Labor Institute presentations, 2002-07
  • “Employment Hiring and Firing Dos & Don’ts” Mountain CAP, 1999