Grant P.H. Shuman, Employment Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
focused on Employment and Litigation
Charleston, WV
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Grant P.H. Shuman is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Charleston (WV) (2025).
About Grant P.H. Shuman: Grant P.H. Shuman is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Grant P.H. Shuman
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
About Grant P.H. Shuman — Attorney of West Virginia employment experience
Grant P.H. Shuman is an attorney based in Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Grant Shuman focuses his practice in ERISA and employee benefit law, representing welfare benefit and pension plans, plan sponsors, and plan administrators in matters involving plan operation from design and plan drafting to compliance issues and termination. He practices from the Charleston, West Virginia office.
With nearly 25 years of experience, Grant has provided trusted counsel to clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He has represented plans and plan sponsors in both voluntary compliance program submissions and investigations by the IRS and the DOL. He has also worked to abate millions of dollars in proposed penalties, including those arising under the ACA’s employer mandate.
Grant has represented various insurers and managed care organizations before state and federal courts in civil actions involving billing disputes, benefit claims, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, discrimination claims, and subrogation claims.
Grant has practiced before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, representing a range of utilities in administrative hearings, together with obtaining the issuance of siting certificates for exempt wholesale generators powered by renewable energy and natural gas.
Grant has served as counsel for project developers, buyers, and lenders in renewable energy transactions and other mergers and acquisitions matters, including counseling buyers, sellers, and lenders as to benefit plan issues, due diligence, revising purchasing agreements, and drafting local counsel opinions.
Grant is also an experienced civil litigator and appellate attorney, having represented clients in a broad spectrum of litigation matters before state and federal trial and appellate courts. He brings that experience to bear as a mediator to assist parties in reaching common ground for a settlement.
Working with Grant on a employment matter
Grant Shuman focuses his practice in ERISA and employee benefit law, representing welfare benefit and pension plans, plan sponsors, and plan administrators in matters involving plan operation from design and plan drafting to compliance issues and termination. He practices from the Charleston, West Virginia office. With nearly 25 years of experience, Grant has provided trusted counsel to clients…
Clients Grant works with
Grant reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.
Credentials
Grant P.H. Shuman's legal education and bar admissions
West Virginia University
J.D. · 2001
James Madison University
— · 1998
Jurisdictions
Grant's state bar admissions
West Virginia, The W
ACTIVE
Grant studied at J.D. in West Virginia University and — in James Madison University.
Law school and academic background
Grant completed J.D. in West Virginia University and — 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
Awards, publications, and recognition of Grant P.H. Shuman
Grant has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Charleston (WV)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Charleston (WV)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Charleston (WV) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Charleston (WV) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026).
Locations
Grant P.H. Shuman's office in Charleston
Grant's primary office is at 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Grant P.H. 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 P.H. 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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