Matthew H. Nelson

Associate
Morgantown, WV
(304) 225-1421 | Phone
(304) 296-6116 | Fax


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Matt Nelson is a member of the Labor and Employment Department. Matt maintains a diverse employment litigation practice, and represents a wide variety of employers in both state and federal courts. Matt has successfully defended employers in wrongful discharge actions, discrimination actions, and wage/hour actions. He regularly counsels employers on FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other state and federal labor and employment laws. Matt also advises corporations on labor related matters, including unfair labor practice and collective bargaining issues.

Education

J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Dean's Award for Excellence, Appellate Advocacy Advisory Council, 2005)
B.A., Political Science, West Virginia University (Mountain Honorary, 2002)

Bar Admissions

West Virginia, Ohio

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Selected Professional & Civic Organizations

West Virginia State Bar
West Virginia Bar Association, Member of the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division
Ohio State Bar Association
Monongalia County Bar Association
Society for Human Resources Management
North Central West Virginia Society for Human Resources Management