Amy C. Crossan - Huntington, WV
Attorney at Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C.
Plaintiff-Side Employment Law & Administrative Litigation Lawyers in Huntington, WV
731 5th Ave Huntington, WV 25701
Huntington Plaintiff-Side Employment Law & Administrative Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 11/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Plaintiff-Side Employment Law & Administrative Litigation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Amy C. Crossan is a partner at Bouchillon, Crossan & Colburn, L.C., where she has litigated since November 1998. Her practice is focused on plaintiff-side employment litigation, civil rights, and complex administrative proceedings. For over 30 years, Ms. Crossan has stood up against Fortune 500 corporations, regional hospital systems, and government agencies on behalf of workers who have suffered unlawful retaliation, hostile workplace environments, discriminatory discharge, and civil service violations.
Widely recognized as a leading authority in West Virginia employment jurisprudence, Ms. Crossan has been selected to educate the state judiciary, law clerks, and practicing attorneys on state and federal employment trends at the West Virginia Judicial Conference, the West Virginia Law Clerks Conference [Amy C. Crossan], West Virginia Association of Justice and West Virginia Employment Lawyers. Her legal acumen is paired with an unwavering commitment to leveling the playing field for employees.
Core Practice Areas & Case Focus
- Plaintiff-Side Employment Law: Unlawful termination, hostile work environment, retaliatory discharge, and whistleblower claims under the West Virginia Human Rights Act and federal civil rights laws.
- Civil Service & Public Sector Rights: Representing state, county, and municipal employees in discipline, demotion, and wrongful discharge disputes.
- Administrative Agency Practice: Comprehensive representation before specialized state and federal tribunals, including:
- West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board
- West Virginia Human Rights Commission (WVHRC)
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Federal Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- Professional License Defense: Defending licensed healthcare providers, educators, and professionals facing inquiries before West Virginia state licensing and disciplinary boards.
- Workplace Discrimination: Age, race, gender, disability, pregnancy, religious, and national origin discrimination.
Education
Legal Education
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West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Non Legal Education
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Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner | Bouchillon, Crossan & Colburn, L.C.
Classes and Seminars
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Topics & Trends in State & Federal Employment Law, West Virginia Judicial Conference
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State and Federal Employment Law, West Virginia Law Clerks Conference
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Employment Law Update, West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ)
- Employment Law Case Evaluation, West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ)
Pro Bono Activities
- The Amy C. Crossan Endowed Scholarship, Sponsor
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- West Virginia State Bar Lawyer Disciplinary Board, Chairperson (Two Years); Served Three Six-Year Terms
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Advisory Committee for the Study of the Local Rules, Member
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Merit Selection Committee for the Re-appointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl A. Eifert, Member
- Cabell County Bar Association, Past President
- Cabell County Bar Association, Member, 1996 - Present
- West Virginia State Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Past Chair
- West Virginia State Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Member
- West Virginia University College of Law Visiting Committee, Former Member (Six-Year Appointment)
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Contact
731 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone Number: 304-521-4636
Fax Number: 304-523-0567
Email: Send a message
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