Employment Law Attorneys in Beckley, WV
Exclusively Representing West Virginia Workers
Facing harassment, discrimination, or sudden wrongful termination at work is a stressful crisis that threatens your financial security and emotional well-being. Because West Virginia operates as an "at-will" employment state, you may mistakenly believe you have no legal recourse when an employer treats you unfairly.
However, state and federal laws strictly prohibit employers from crossing legal boundaries, regardless of at-will status. When an employer treats you as a disposable resource, exploits your labor, or fosters an abusive work environment, you need a committed legal advocate to hold them accountable.
Addair Entsminger PLLC represents hard-working employees across Raleigh County who have been legally wronged. Attorneys Mike Addair and Kurt Entsminger spent years working inside large corporate law firms, learning how big companies defend employment claims.
Today, we turn that inside knowledge against abusive employers to deliver targeted justice for working West Virginians.
Request a confidential in-office or virtual consultation with a Beckley employment lawyer by phone at (304) 902-8518 or by contacting us online.
How We Fight for Workplace Justice
Navigating an employment dispute on your own is risky; corporate human resource departments exist to protect the company's bottom line, not your civil rights. Our firm can step in to level the playing field.
We actively build compelling evidentiary cases by auditing internal corporate communications, interviewing witnesses, and managing meticulous legal filings. We confidently go up against major local employers, healthcare networks, and industrial companies to protect your livelihood across a broad range of workplace violations.
- Discrimination and harassment: If you are subjected to a hostile work environment or treated negatively because of your race, gender, age, religion, or disability, we fight to restore your dignity and secure compensation. Unlawful actions include failure to promote, offensive slurs, and denial of reasonable accommodations for medical conditions.
- Workplace retaliation: It is strictly illegal for an employer to fire, demote, or penalize you for filing a good-faith complaint about harassment or safety issues. We regularly secure significant recoveries for whistleblowers and workers who were retaliated against for asserting their rights.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations: We defend individuals who are wrongfully terminated or disciplined for taking legally protected medical leave to care for themselves or a family member.
- Wage and hour disputes: If your employer is withholding overtime pay, misclassifying your employment status, or refusing to pay earned wages, we pursue the back pay you are legally owed under the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
- Wrongful termination: Whether you were fired after reporting a safety hazard, terminated after disclosing a pregnancy or medical diagnosis, or pushed out of your job through intolerable working conditions, we can step in to unearth the true motive behind your firing and fight to secure compensation for your damages.
Fierce Advocacy for Personal Injury Victims in Beckley
While employment litigation is our primary focus, our aggressive courtroom approach extends to protecting individuals who have been seriously harmed outside the workplace.
If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries due to someone else's negligence on local roads like the Robert C. Byrd Drive or I-64, our personal injury practice is prepared to fight the insurance companies on your behalf.
We represent Beckley residents in a wide variety of serious personal injury matters, including:
- Devastating car, motorcycle, and commercial trucking accidents.
- Complex premises liability and slip-and-fall injuries.
- Severe workplace, construction, and mining accidents.
Stand Up for Your Rights with Confidence
Whether you are facing intolerable harassment at your job or recovering from a traumatic physical injury, you do not have to carry the legal burden alone. Our skilled attorneys put over 65 years of combined experience to work for you.
Furthermore, our firm operates on a strict contingency fee structure for our employment and injury cases, meaning you pay no upfront attorney fees; we don’t get paid unless we win compensation on your behalf.
Reach us online or at (304) 902-8518 to consult a Beckley employment lawyer today.
Hear From Satisfied Clients We've Fought For
At Addair Entsminger PLLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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I had a very pleasant experience with Mike. He was very professional, punctual, and kind. He was able to help me settle with no inconvenience. Highly recommended.- G.S.
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Really great people to have on your side! Lee is awesome & very nice. Mike is very validating to your feelings & emotional state. Takes the cases very personal & all around they’re great people!- E.S.
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“Mike was great to work with on my case, very knowledgeable and kept me up to date on what was going on with my case. I would definitely use him again.”- H.H.
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“Great to work with. They went out of their way to make sure I was compensated for my losses. They are friendly, honest and down to earth people.”- J.J.
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“If anyone needs someone that will take all the time and energy in your case and get you positive results, go see Mike! Hands down the BEST!”- A.B.
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“I appreciated his time and effort. He fights in the courtroom and is not afraid to speak up. He is an overall genuine person who works hard for his clients.”- C.A.
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Mike and his team, answered any questions I had and were very good at informing me at every step of my process with them. I highly recommend hiring this law firm.- R.A.
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“He was very supportive and always quickly communicated information or answered questions. Highly recommend if you are ever in need of an attorney!”- J.S.