Leman Walton Auvil

Leman Walton Auvil

also known as Walt, Auvil

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Parkersburg, WV
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination ... +2 more

1208 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV

About Leman

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 44 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 38 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1987

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Employment Law Center, PLLC

1208 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV, 26101

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Leman Walton Auvil's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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Posted by Tabitha | November 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY

Working with Walt and his team was great. I will be using him again for any legal needs I may encounter in the future. My case took 3 years to settle with several curve balls, resistance and stall tactics, but Walt did not back down and stood up for what was right and owed to us. Not to mention he... has an excellent sense of humor and made it easy to discuss things with. Excellent communication and always replies to questions and concerns very quickly. In my opinion, BEST ATTORNEY in WV.

Leman Auvil

Replied last November 3, 2022

Tabitha thank you for your confidence in our firm. I am glad we were able to resolve your matter successfully.

Posted by Amie | November 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Walt and his team are excellent! I would recommend them for your employment needs. My case took 3 years to settle and Walt was available and willing to answer any and all questions and would not settle for anything less than what we were owed. Very professional and very knowledgeable, highly recomme...nded!

Leman Auvil

Replied last November 3, 2022

Amie thank you for your perseverance in sticking with this matter through thick and thin. Glad we were ultimately able to obtain what you were due from your prior employer. We appreciate your confidence in our firm.

Posted by Amanda | November 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Huge help

He was amazing! He went above and beyond for our case! Very helpful with any questions or concerns! So glad and thankful for everything he did for us!!

Posted by Abe | October 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Employment Law Expert

I contacted the Employment Law Center in seeking advice and guidance on my work related issue. Mr. Auvil and his team were thorough, responsive and well versed in the employment laws surrounding my case. They took the time to listen to the facts of my case and create a road map for moving forward. ... Now that the case has been successfully resolved, I will always remember the professional treatment I received from Mr. Auvil and his team at the Employment Law Center. He is a strong advocate for his clients and a true gentleman. If you have an employment matter you need resolved, look no further than Mr. Auvil and the Employment Law Center. Thank you, Mr. Auvil, for representing me and my family.

Leman Auvil

Replied last October 6, 2018

Thanks Abe. We were proud to represent you.

Posted by Teresa | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Termination

After I was terminated from my job while on medical leave, I never thought I would find an attorney willing to stand up to a corporate giant in West Virginia. I was referred to Mr. Auvil and when we met for a consultation, I could tell he would be an attorney that would be passionate about his clien...ts. Mr. Auvil was attentive, sympathetic and took the time to listen to every detail instead of turning me away as I had expected. After explaining my situation, Mr. Auvil believed in me and he agreed to help me seek compensation. Mr. Auvil was very knowledgeable about the law, explaining everything to me from beginnnng to end. I was kept apprised about my case at all times. Mr. Auvil and his wonderful staff were readily available anytime I needed assistance or had questions. Due to Mr. Auvil’s excellent negotiating skills, we were able to get the other party to settle without costly litigation. Mr. Auvil was respectful, courteous and extremely kind to me. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me. He deserves the best recommendation that words can express. I highly recommend this attorney!

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Leman Walton Auvil's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Isner

Wrongful termination lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Walt and I have had "sister" cases on a number of occasions. He is aggressive, fair minded, and always works very hard for his clients."

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John Ellem

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Walt is an excellent lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience."

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Drew Capuder

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Walt is a very fine lawyer, with extensive trial experience. I would recommend him very highly."

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Taylor Downs

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Phillip Isner

Employment and labor lawyer

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Maria Hughes

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Grubb

Lemon law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Super Lawyer,

N/A

Best Lawyer,

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, The Employment Law Center, PLLC

1989 - 2015

Partner, Rusen & Auvil, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

West Virginia State Bar and Employment Law Committee

Chairman

2009 - Present

West Virginia Association for Justice

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

West Virginia State Democratic Executive Committee

Member

2004 - Present

West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2001 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

American Association for Justice

Salvation Army Advisory Board

Board Member

Workplace Fairness

Board Member

2010 - 2013

West Virginia State Bar

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Perry v. W. Va. Dep't of Health & Human Res., 2016 W. Va. LEXIS 276 (W. Va. Apr. 14, 2016)

Reversed in part and remanded

Constellium Rolled Prods. Ravenswood, LLC v. Griffith, 775 S.E.2d 90, 2015 W. Va. LEXIS 726 (2015)

Affirmed in part, reversed in part

REM Cmty. Options v. Cain, 2012 W. Va. LEXIS 852

Affirmed

Beichler v. West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Settled upon remand from WV Supreme Court

Benson v. AJR, Inc.

Plaintiff's breach of contract judgment affirmed

Messer v. Huntington Anesthesia Group, Inc., et al.

Reversed and remanded to enforce settlement

Messer v. Huntington Anesthesia Group, Inc., et al.

Reversed and remanded for trial

Benson v. AJR, Inc.

Reversed and remanded for trial

St. Peter v. AMPAK-DIVISION OF GATEWOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Settled during second appeal to WV Supreme Court

Marshall v. Manville Sales Corporation

Settled on appeal by Defendants to WV Supreme Court

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Education

1981

West Virginia University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

West Virginia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

2016 National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention Taking Rule 30(b)(6) Corporate Depositions: Strategies For Success

2014

National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Taking 30(b)(6) Corporate Depositions: Strategies for Success

1991

Alabama Association of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference

Selected Aspects of Independent Practice

Publications

2016

ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Employment at Will: A State-by-State Survey

2015

American Bar Association Pretrial Practice and Discovery newsletter Rule 30(b)(6) at 45: Is It Still Your Friend?

2013

American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey

1981

West Virginia Law Review Prosecutorial Discovery: An Overview

N/A

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Tortious Interference in the Employment Context: A State-by-Sate Survey

Languages

English

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