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Stephen Hastings recently returned to Hendrickson & Long, after a 6 ½ year stint managing litigation for a S&P 500 energy company.  Steve takes a practical approach to providing advice to his clients.  Having been on both sides of the attorney-client relationship, Steve values the importance of a client’s perspective.  He takes great pride in representing his clients in an efficient and productive manner. While acting as in-house counsel, Steve worked closely with senior and …

For a skilled civil litigation attorney in West Virginia, look no further than John K. Cecil at Hendrickson & Long, PLLC. John’s breadth of experience includes cases in commercial law, defamation, insurance and bad faith litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, and product liability. John’s combination of litigation and legal research skills serve clients well in both the trial and appellate courts. John attended West Virginia University, where he was a Golden Key National Honoree, …

Raj A. Shah’s diligent but practical approach to civil defense litigation has earned him selection as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia from 2015 through 2018 by Lawyers Super and an AV Preeminent rating, the highest rating possible in the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Raj brings that dedication and focus to all areas of his practice. He works primarily in construction and hospitality litigation, toxic tort defense, insurance defense, product liability, …

Bringing years of experience and a distinguished career, David F. Nelson joined Hendrickson & Long, PLLC in 2013. David’s busy career as a WV civil litigation attorney has earned him impressive ratings as AV Preeminent in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings and notable recognition listed in Best Lawyers in America© for work in his primary practice areas of civil litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury. Immediately after completing his undergraduate education, David worked in a …

Eric R. Arnold is a disabled activist, dedicated Mountaineer fan, and an outstanding West Virginia litigation attorney, serving the needs of those involved in toxic tort and business disputes. Eric first attended West Virginia University as a News Editorial student, graduating magna cum laude in 2009. The following year, Eric completed a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) as a Mountaineer and then obtained his law degree from the WVU College of Law in 2013. From …

Founding Partner R. Scott Long is a highly competitive litigator with the ability to relate to clients and juries alike. He and David K. Hendrickson started Hendrickson & Long, PLLC over 20 years ago. Their mutual goal was to establish a litigation boutique firm consisting of attorneys with true trial experience who are driven to obtain superior client results. Throughout his extensive career, Scott has developed a reputation as a go-to civil litigator in West …

David K. Hendrickson, a founding partner of Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, is one of West Virginia’s most experienced litigation attorneys. With more than 34 years of trial experience, Dave is one of the leading attorneys in toxic tort litigation that West Virginia has to offer. He is especially knowledgeable in cases involving many known toxic substance, including asbestos, acrylamide, benzene, PCB, solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, and multi-chemical sensitivities. Dave’s practice extends beyond toxic tort cases. He …