Shaffer Madia Law Helping those those who have been injured, wronged or harmed.

JOE SHAFFER

EXPERIENCE West Virgina Attorney

Shaffer Madia Law PLLC, Member, 2015-present
Currently engaged in the practice of Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Property Law and Municipal Law.

HARRISON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, Harrison County, West Virginia
Chief Legal Officer and Prosecutor, 2003 — 2015

Responsible for managing a staff of twenty, including eleven Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys
Legal Counsel for Harrison County Commission and all other Constitutional Officers
Responsible for misdemeanor and felony prosecutions
Responsible for managing budget
Counsel for West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources in child abuse and neglect matters
Coordinate and maintain an effective working relationship with Harrison County Board of Education as well as provide advice to the Board regarding legal issues affecting the schools, personnel and students
Responsible for numerous other Constitutional and statutory duties of the second largest Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the State of West Virginia
President, Harrison County Community Corrections Board
Member, Harrison County Courthouse Security Board

LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH F. SHAFFER, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sole Practitioner, General Legal Practice concentrated in the areas of Criminal and Civil Law, February 1997 – February 2003

Felony and misdemeanor criminal litigation
Civil litigation, real estate, property and administrative law
Shinnston City Attorney, 1997-2000
Lumberport Town Attorney, 2001-2003
Member, Police Civil Service Commission, 2002-2003
Member, Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force, 2002-2003

LAW OFFICES OF SCOT S. DIERINGER, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Associate, General Legal Practice concentrated in the areas of Criminal and Civil Law, May 1995 — February 1997

CHURCH, KRITSELIS, WYBLE & ROBINSON, P.C., Lansing, Michigan
Law Clerk, January 1993 — May 1994

APPOINTMENTS

Member Attorney, Criminal Justice Act Panel — appointed by the Honorable Irene M. Keeley, Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, 1995 — 2002
Member, Selection Committee to recommend the appointment of United States Magistrate Court Judge – appointed by the Honorable Irene M. Keeley, Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, 2001

ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE LAW

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, May 1, 1995
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, May 1, 1995
United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, November 1, 1995
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, May 18, 1999

OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE

Advisor, Harrison County Teen Court Program, 2001-2007
Trial Instructor, American Legion Mountaineer Boy’s State, Summer 2002

EDUCATION

Legal:
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL, Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctor, September, 1994

Assistant Editor, Law Review
Distinguished Student Award, Fall 1994 Graduating Class
Moot Court Competition
Hearing Officer, Scholastic Review Board
Negotiation Competition, Team Member
Judge, Michigan High School Moot Court Finals

Graduate:
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, West Virginia
Graduate Student: Masters in Business Administration, 1985-1986

Dean’s List Honors

Undergraduate:
FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE, Fairmont, West Virginia
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, 1982

Dean’s List Honors
Honor Roll

OTHER EXPERIENCE

ALL AMERICAN FOODS CORP., Clarksburg, West Virginia
President / General Manager, December 1983 — December 1991

Initiated and developed retail food service and gasoline business
Managed fifteen full-time employees and tripled business locations in six years

VOLUNTEER

Board Member and Coach, Jerry West Youth League Basketball
Coach, Harrison County Parks and Recreation Sports
Robert C. Byrd High School Boosters Club

Contact our West Virginia attorneys today to learn how we can put our experience to work for you.

Client Testimonials

The Opinions that Matter Most

“He was professional, appropriately compassionate and had the relationships necessary to ensure a fair and favorable outcome.”

John Fleming
“Sam Madia, represented my deceased brother in a case of wrongful death upon which Sam made each one of us feel as though my little brother was guiding his hands”

James U.
“This team made me feel like I was number one priority and never put me on a back burner.”

Misty F.
“Highly recommend hiring Sam for any accident involving a tractor trailer!”

Anthony S.
“I couldn’t imagine having any other person represent me in my case, than Sam.”

Courtney J.
“Sam and his staff were incredibly knowledgeable and took care of everything which gave me the time I needed to recover.”

Melissa B.
“Sam is not only an amazing attorney but he is sympathetic with all the cases he works on”

Lindsay S.
“Sam Madia and Shaffer Madia Law are great!”

Latoya F.
“Sam is much more than an excellent lawyer. He is an excellent human being. If I need representation again Sam will be that call.”

Kyle L Clarksburg, WV
“He was our lawyer and we still consider him family.”

Terri R.
“I was amazed at how quickly he got my settlement arranged and I don't know what I would have done without him on my side!”

Sarah C.
“He was always prepared and very knowledgeable.”

Mark S.
“I highly recommend Sam if your insurance company has wrongfully denied your claim.”

D. Bolden
“I’m extremely happy with the results, I would recommend this firm and Sam without hesitation.”

David W.
“They were wonderful. Very knowledgeable, hardworking, compassionate”

Miranda M.

More Testimonials

Successful Verdicts & Settlements

$13,800,000 Recovery Truck Crash Causing Death
Our client’s family member was killed as a result of a trucking company’s wrongful conduct. Our team secured a sizable settlement for the family’s loss.
$2,100,000 Recovery Wrongful Death Case at Well Site
20 year old died at well site from unsafe working conditions. A settlement was won by our attorneys for the family.
7-Figure Recovery Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful Death Lawsuit resulted in a 7-Figure confidential settlement shortly before trial was set to start.
$1,025,000 Recovery Workplace Injury
Our client, an oil and gas worker (contractor), received a settlement for an on-the-job injury.
$1,000,000 Recovery Sexual Harassment

Female employees were subjected to ongoing sexual harassment by their manager. This national restaurant chain settled prior to trial for $1,000,000.
$900,000 Recovery Insurance Dispute
Small business owner wrongfully denied property damage insurance coverage.
$850,000 Recovery Car Wreck

Our client was hurt badly by a reckless driver. Defendant’s initial offer was $50,000. The case settled shortly before trial for $850,000.
$800,000 Recovery Car Wreck

Obtained favorable settlement for family involved in car crash.
$750,000 Recovery Civil Rights
Obtained significant $750,000 settlement for our client whose civil rights were violated by police officers.
$750,000 Recovery Wage Dispute
West Virginia employees were not paid properly by their out of state employer. We brought suit against the out of state employer and obtained a favorable settlement on the West Virginia employees’ behalf.

Why Hire Shaffer Madia Law?

Your Case is Too Important Not To

Successfully Resolved a Variety of Wrongful Death & Serious Injury Cases
Resolved 135+ Lawsuits Involving Serious & Fatal Injuries at Job Sites
Strong Track Record of Successful Verdicts & Settlements
Decades of Experience on All Sides of the Criminal Justice System
We Represent People - Never Insurance Companies
Sam Madia is a Former Insurance Defense Attorney with Insight into How Insurance Companies Operate
Joe Shaffer Served as Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney for Almost Two Decades

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