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Richard W. Walters
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Richard W. Walters

4.0
4 reviews

2116 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25331

Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Termination Defense, Wage and Hour Law and 14 more

About Richard W. Walters

Rich represents individuals, private corporations, nonprofit companies and government agencies in all facets of labor and employment law. His areas of representation include, but are not limited to, matters involving Wage and Hour law, wrongful termination, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, employment contracts, employee guidelines, and sexual harassment and discrimination. Rich also engages in general litigation and trial work.

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Employment Contracts
Posted by Kayleigh
July 18, 2025
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Richard and Ryan are the most amazing men in a law office they went above and beyond they cared about my feelings and not only did they show how caring they did show respect as well I see a big future for Ryan....they aren't only wonderful workers but I see beyond that I see a group of men who are amazing people..thank you guys so much!!! You will always mean so much to me!!!!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 6
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Employment Contracts
  • Harassment
  • Litigation
  • Other 9
    • Wrongful Termination Defense
    • Title VII Discrimination
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • National Labor Relations Act
    • Employment Law
    • Labor Law
    • Public Sector Employment Law
    • Agreements
    • Trial Practice

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Additional Links
    http://www.shafferlaw.net/ http://www.shafferlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, West Virginia
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
    Memberships
    West Virginia State Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University College of Law
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1995
    M.P.A.

    University of Charleston
    Class of 1991
    B.A.
  • Special Agencies
    City Judge, City of Nitro, West Virginia.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969
    Bainbridge, Maryland, April 7, 1969

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Associate at Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC
4.0
4 reviews

2116 Kanawha Boulevard EastCharleston, WV 25331U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Richard W. Walters is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
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    Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC was established in 1909.
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    Yes, the firm Richard W. Walters is affiliated with is a minority owned business.

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