Bradley Shafer focuses his practice in the areas of labor law, employment law and workers’ compensation. He has tried cases to verdict in state and federal court. Mr. Shafer provides counseling and advice to assist clients in managing and controlling workers’ compensation claims. He has provided counseling to doctors and other health care providers regarding patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. He also provides similar counseling to employers on employee privacy issues and HIPAA.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

• Labor & employment
• Workers’ compensation
• Litigation
• Privacy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998         Steptoe & Johnson
1996-98     Hartley & O’Brien

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• West Virginia State Legislative Director, President, Upper Ohio Valley SHRM
• West Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

• Board, Elmhurst House of Friendship
• Government Relations Committee, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce
• Wheeling Chamber of Commerce
• Belmont County Ohio State University Alumni Club

PUBLICATIONS

• “HIPAA Privacy Ryle, Confidentiality and Legislation,” 2006 Health Care & Compliance Law Update Chapter 3
• “HIPAA Litigation,” Tenth Annual HIPAA Summit
• WorkForce West Virginia Annual Conference
• M. Lee Smith, West Virginia Employment Law Letter
• Mr. Shafer speaks frequently on issues surrounding labor, employment, and workers’ compensation laws for such organizations as SHRM, NBI, West Virginia Employers Advisory Council, and the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce, as well as at various client facilities for in-house training needs