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Eric Matthew Hayhurst
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Biography
Eric Hayhurst is the founding attorney at Morgantown-based Hayhurst Law. An accomplished personal injury lawyer, Attorney Eric Hayhurst has over 10 years of legal experience and has successfully secured more than $35 million on behalf of injured individuals and their families throughout West Virginia and Pennsylvania. At the firm, he strives to provide each and every client with the caring and compassionate legal services they need, coupled with the aggressive trial advocacy they deserve.
Attorney Eric Hayhurst is widely recognized as a skilled negotiator and zealous litigator. He has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer-review rating offered by the organization, as well as permanent membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. Attorney Eric Hayhurst has also been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list every year from 2014-2019. In addition to personal injury, he handles criminal defense and employment law cases.
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Contingency
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 16 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Hayhurst Law PLLC
34 Commerce Dr., Suite 203, Morgantown, WV, 26501
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Posted by Judy | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Absolutely Excellent!
Eric expertly guided me through the difficulties of a personal injury lawsuit. Not only was he the consummate professional, he was kind, calm and, when the time came, strong and unwavering. He settled my case at the maximum amount available which allowed me to have the surgery needed and replace the ...
Eric Hayhurst
Replied last September 07, 2017Thank you, Judy. It was a pleasure working for you and I sincerely appreciate your kind words.
Eric Matthew Hayhurst's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Eric for many years and have always been impressed with his intellect and hard work. He is an experienced litigator who has spent years working on a variety of cases ranging from coal mining fatalities/injuries, tractor-trailer collisions, medical malpractice cases, traumatic brain injury cases, industrial injuries/fatalities, motor vehicle collisions, and premises liability cases, among others. On top of his intellect, experience, and hard work, Eric sincerely cares about his clients and is a great advocate for them."
Richard Duffield
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Hayhurst Law PLLC
2010 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Farmer Cline & Campbell PLLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Dinsmore & Shohl
Associations
2015 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumPermanent Member
2014 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
Education
2009
West Virginia College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers