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Heather M.  Thayer 
2414 Cranberry Square
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
 

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E-mail: hthayer@pffwv.com
Web site: http://www.pffwv.com

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Heather M. Thayer was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on February 20, 1975. She currently resides in Morgantown with her husband, Brian, and two children, Ian and Willow.  Boating, exercise and reading are a large part of Heather's life away from the office.

Ms. Thayer was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 2000. She is admitted to practice before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

From August 2000 until March 2006, Heather practiced in defense litigation, representing insurers and corporations in a wide variety of litigation including insurance defense, insurance coverage, insurance extracontractual liability, labor and employment, medical malpractice defense, nursing home negligence defense, ERISA litigation, contract disputes, Lemon law, adoption, criminal defense, divorce, personal injury, condemnation and appellate practice. Ms. Thayer continued her practice when she joined the law firm of Pullin, Fowler & Flanagan, PLLC in April 2006.

Heather attended law school at the WVU College of law, graduating in 2000. During law school, Heather participated in Moot Court and the Lugar Trial Association.

Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from West Virginia University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from WVU in 1997.

Current Employment Position(s):
Member
Areas of Practice:
Appellate Practice
Contract Disputes
Deliberate Intent Defense
General Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Defense
Insurance Extra-contractual Liability
Labor and Employment
Medical Malpractice Defense
Nursing Home Negligence Defense
Personal Injury
Products Liability
State and Municipal Liability Defense
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
West Virginia, 2000
U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Education:
West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2000
Honors: Moot Court, Lugar Trial Association, Executive Board


West Virginia University, 1997
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: President's list
Honors: Dean's list
Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
Honors: Recipient, North American Philips Scholarship


Representative Clients:
American International Group
Zurich North America
Travelers Insurance
Safeco Insurance Company
Swiss Re
West Virginia Insurance Guaranty Association
Honors and Awards:
BV Rated Attorney - Martindale Hubbell


West Virginia Rising Star Civil Defense Litigation, 2010


Professional Associations and Memberships:
West Virginia Bar Association


Monongalia Bar Association


American Bar Association


Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV)


Defense Research Institute (DRI)


Past Employment Positions:
McNeer, Highland, McMunn & Varner, LLC, Clarksburg, West Virginia, Senior Associate, 2000 - 2006


Heenan, Althen & Roles, Charleston, West Virginia, Summer Clerk


Pro Bono Activities:
MDA Lock-up, Monongalia County, 2006
Birth Information:
February 20, 1975, Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
In Their Words
"I strive to provide professional excellence in all aspects of the litigation process and to ensure that our clients are informed and knowledgeable at all times while remaining attentive to each client's individual needs."

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Office Locations

Morgantown Office 2414 Cranberry Square
Morgantown, WV 26508
Ph: (304) 225-2200
Fax: (304) 225-2214
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Charleston Office JamesMark Building,
901 Quarrier St.
Charleston, WV 25301
Ph: (304) 344-0100
Fax: (304) 342-1545
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Beckley Office 600 Neville Street, Suite 201
Beckley, WV 25801
Ph: (304) 254-9300
Fax: (304) 255-5519
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Martinsburg Office P.O. Box 1970
Martinsburg, WV 25402
Ph: (304) 260-1203
Fax: (304) 342-1545
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For more information contact Victor Flanagan at (304) 344-0100 or vflanagan@pffwv.com.