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Matthew H. Nelson - Morgantown, WV

453 Suncrest Towne Center DriveSuite 300 Morgantown, WV 26505

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Updated: 01/21/2024

Morgantown Labor Law Lawyer

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.

About Matthew H. Nelson

Practice Areas

  • Labor Law
  • Employment Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation and Appeals
  • Products Liability
  • Construction Law

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Year Joined Firm

  • 2012

Qualifications

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)

Education

  • 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)
  • 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

Past Positions

  • Steptoe & Johnson, Attorney, - 2005

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew H. Nelson

Included on the 2025 West Virginia Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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

View the profile for Matthew H. Nelson on Super Lawyers

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

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Office Information

Address

453 Suncrest Towne Center DriveSuite 300 Morgantown, WV 26505

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Publication

Articles

  • Dinsmore & Shohl's Morgantown Office Hosts Leadership West Virginia Reception, May 2, 2008
  • Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hires Associate Matthew H. Nelson, November 12, 2007
  • Attention County Boards of Education: Is "Proof" Required for Utilizing Charter Buses?, July 14, 2010
  • Internships and Federal Law: Are Interns Employees?, 36 Employee Relations Law Journal 42, Autumn, 2010
  • 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)

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By William T. on Dec. 15, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mat 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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