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Matthew B. Hansberry

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.S. West Virginia University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


Matthew B. Hansberry
Associate

Matthew B. Hansberry
Associate

Matt Hansberry focuses his practice in the areas of employment litigation and ski-industry defense.  Mr. Hansberry has defended companies and management in both federal court and state court cases.  He has also defended employers before the West Virginia Human Rights Commission.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented clients in actions brought under West Virginia Human Rights Act
  • Represented clients in actions based upon alleged public-policy violations
  • Represented clients in actions brought under West Virginia Wage Payment & Collection Act
  • Defended deliberate intent actions
  • Defended provider of health-care services in wrongful death action

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2005
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Graduated cum laude, West Virginia University
  • Moot Court National Team, West Virginia University College of Law
  • Leadership Harrison 2008-2009
  • Harrison County Bar Association
  • Super Lawyers® Rising Star
  • Defense verdict at mock trial at the Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia 2009

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Genesis Youth Crisis Center, Inc., Secretary of Board
  • Harrison County Chamber of Commerce
  • North Central Young Leaders, Steering Committee
  • Former Member of Rotary
  • Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia
  • West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
  • Association of Ski Defense Attorneys

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Mr. Hansberry has been involved with a number of publications and presentations regarding employment matters.