CONTACT
181 Summers Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Tel: 304.982.7501
Fax: 304.342.3189
Email: keh@themasterslawfirm.com
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SUMMARY
As an attorney at The Masters Law Firm, L.C., Kelly Elswick-Hall is committed to representing clients in Charleston, West Virginia. She focuses her practice on handling cases that involve the following matters: workersÂ’ compensation law, personal injury law, product liability law, medical negligence law, medical malpractice law, auto accident law and head injury law.
Some of the most vulnerable people are the ones who have suffered an injury due to negligence. Overcome with physical pain and financial challenges, many victims face an uphill battle while trying to recover. With more than two decades of experience, Ms. Elswick-Hall is a staunch advocate for clients, whether they have encountered a workplace injury or been involved in a car accident.
Among her successes, Ms. Elswick-Hall represented a disabled state trooper through an appeal in the West Virginia Supreme Court. As a testament to her achievements, Ms. Elswick-Hall received the West Virginia Association for JusticeÂ’s PresidentÂ’s Award in 2009. The Legal Aid Society of Charleston has twice honored her for the pro bono services she provides to low-income clients.
Ms. Elswick-Hall was admitted to practice in West Virginia in 1994. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the West Virginia Supreme Court and all lower courts in the state.
A frequent lecturer, Ms. Elswick-Hall speaks about topics such as workplace injuries. When she is not in the courtroom, she can be found lobbying to protect the rights of the injured as well as drafting legislation.
Bar & COURT ADMISSIONS
West Virginia, 1994
West Virginia Supreme Court and all lower courts
United States Court of Appeals – Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | Science (Psychology) | Bachelor | 1991 |
| University of Dayton | Law | Juris Doctorate | 1994 |
Professional Affiliations
She is a member of the West Virginia Association for Justice and serves as a member of the WVAJ Governing Board. She serves on the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Workers’ Compensation, the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Social Security, and the West Virginia State Bar Committee on Law and Medicine. She served as secretary of the West Virginia Workplace Injury Litigation Group and as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.
Awards
In 2009, she received a President’s Award from the West Virginia Association for Justice in recognition of her commitment to protecting the rights of West Virginia workers and their families. In 1997 and 1998, she received awards from the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, for providing free legal work to low income clients.