Matthew H. Nelson - Morgantown, WV
Attorney at Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC
Labor Law Lawyers in Morgantown, WV
453 Suncrest Towne Center Drive Suite 300 Morgantown, WV 26505
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Morgantown Labor Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Labor Law
- Employment Law
- Personal Injury
- Litigation and Appeals
- Products Liability
- Construction Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt Nelson has spent most of his life in Morgantown, West Virginia. After graduating from West Virginia University, Matt attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he received the Dean's Award for Excellence and was a member of the Appellate Advocacy Advisory Committee. Since then, Matt has developed a state and region wide litigation practice with two of West Virginia's largest law firms, and has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers. Matt joined Farmer, Cline & Campbell in 2012, focusing his practice on labor and employment law, as well as general litigation, personal injury litigation and construction law.
Over the years, Matt has represented both corporations and individuals in complex employment issues and personal injury claims. He has advised clients on the intricacies of both federal and state employment and commercial laws. Matt has also handled several administrative cases before various federal and state agencies and is one of only a few attorneys to have argued before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission within the past few years.
Matt is heavily involved in the local community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Senior Monongalians, Inc.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star in Labor and Employment Law, 2010 - Present
- Super Lawyers - West Virginia 2017 - Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- Super Lawyers- West Virginia 2021- Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew H. Nelson
Included on the 2026West Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 West Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 2005
J.D.
Honors: Dean's Award for Excellence
Honors: Appellate Advocacy Advisory Council
Honors: Student Bar Association Member and Parliamentarian (2004-2005)
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences,
Morgantown,
West Virginia, 2002
B.A.
Honors: Mountain Honorary (West Virginia University's Ranking Honorary)
Honors: Student Government Attorney General (2001-2002)
Major: Political Science
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West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences,
Morgantown,
West Virginia, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Steptoe & Johnson, Attorney, - 2005
Published Works
Articles
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Dinsmore & Shohl's Morgantown Office Hosts Leadership West Virginia Reception, May 2, 2008
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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hires Associate Matthew H. Nelson, November 12, 2007
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Attention County Boards of Education: Is "Proof" Required for Utilizing Charter Buses?, July 14, 2010
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Internships and Federal Law: Are Interns Employees?, 36 Employee Relations Law Journal 42, Autumn, 2010
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Workplace Violence: Protecting Employees Without Violating the Law, 108 BNA l-1, June 8, 2010
- Does the NLRB Still Have Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Disputes?, November, 2009
- What's in it for Them; Navigating Employee Benefit Laws (Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce)
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- West Virginia State Bar
- West Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (Member, Executive Committee)
- Society for Human Resources Management
- North Central West Virginia Society for Human Resources Management
- National Society for Human Resources Management ("SHRM")
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Monongalia County Bar Association
- Senior Monongalians, Inc. (Board of Directors)
- Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity (Member, Personnel Committee)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Matthew H. Nelson
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2019-2021Mat Nelson is an awesome lawyer. He recently represented me in a case involvi g a rear end collision. The case was drawn out due to COVID-19, but Matt never stoped working the case. He kept me up to date on all matters concerning the case and always informed me of my options. He's the best!!!
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Contact
453 Suncrest Towne Center Drive
Suite 300
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 866-587-0167
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
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