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Employment Lawyers in Saint Albans, WV: 2026 rankings

23 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Saint Albans: Hoosier Law Firm PLLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Warner Law Offices, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 787 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #5.

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23 Saint Albans employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Charleston ranking. See Employment lawyers in Charleston

Top 10 employment lawyers in Saint Albans at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Saint Albans at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hoosier Law Firm PLLC664.6★ (50)Charleston, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Warner Law Offices, PLLC634.9★ (730)Charleston, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Rod Smith Law PLLC634.8★ (96)Charleston, 11 mi away——
4Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC624.7★ (98)Charleston, 13 mi away——
5Morgan & Morgan624.7★ (787)Charleston, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Bailess Law Firm625.0★ (48)Charleston, 14 mi away——
7Addair Entsminger PLLC605.0★ (22)Charleston, 11 mi away——
8Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C.554.1★ (18)Huntington, 33 mi away——
9Stewart Bell, PLLC544.1★ (20)Charleston, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C.534.6★ (33)Saint Albans——

All 23 employment lawyers in Saint Albans, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Saint Albans

    #1 Hoosier Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    213 Hale St Ste 100, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Hoosier Law Firm PLLC(304) 767-9482

  3. #3 Rod Smith Law PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 1/2 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Rod Smith Law PLLC(304) 553-0337

  5. #5 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 787 Google reviews, the most in Saint Albans.

    • 4.7★ from 787 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 Capitol St Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(304) 345-1122

  6. #6 Bailess Law Firm

    Based in Charleston, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2929 Pennsylvania Ave Ste A, Charleston, WV 25302
    View profile for Bailess Law Firm(304) 841-0037

  7. #7 Addair Entsminger PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1018 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Addair Entsminger PLLC(304) 881-0411

  9. #9 Stewart Bell, PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Stewart Bell, PLLC(304) 247-1638

  11. #11 Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 13 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2116 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311
    View profile for Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC(304) 344-8716

  12. #12 Hatcher Law Office

    Based in Huntington, 33 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    636 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
    View profile for Hatcher Law Office(304) 523-3217

  14. #14 Jacobs Law Office

    Based in Charleston, 16 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7020 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
    View profile for Jacobs Law Office(304) 926-6676

  16. #16 Bailey & Wyant, PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Virginia St E Ste 600, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Bailey & Wyant, PLLC(304) 345-4222

  19. #19 Griffith Law Center

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Hale St Ste 203, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Griffith Law Center(304) 202-6412

  20. #20 Akers Law Offices, PLLC

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    128 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Akers Law Offices, PLLC(304) 720-1422

  21. #21 Karr David R Jr

    Based in Charleston, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    815 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301
    View profile for Karr David R Jr(304) 345-3202

How we ranked Saint Albans employment lawyers

We scored 23 Saint Albans employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Saint Albans data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Saint Albans: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Saint Albans?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Saint Albans, WV is Hoosier Law Firm PLLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Warner Law Offices, PLLC (#2) and Rod Smith Law PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 23 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Saint Albans?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 employment lawyers serving Saint Albans, WV. 1 of them is based in Saint Albans; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Saint Albans are open 24/7?

4 ranked employment lawyers in Saint Albans post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hoosier Law Firm PLLC (#1), Warner Law Offices, PLLC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Saint Albans work on weekends?

4 of 23 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hoosier Law Firm PLLC (#1), Warner Law Offices, PLLC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Saint Albans employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated employment lawyers in Saint Albans is 4.6★, with a median of 22 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 787 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Saint Albans count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Saint Albans city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Saint Albans, WV charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Saint Albans, WV ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Saint Albans?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Saint Albans

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 employment lawyers serving Saint Albans.

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