Federal Black Lung

Practice Area

For over 25 years, our nationally-recognized attorneys have successfully defended coal operators and insurers in complex federal black lung litigation, combining unparalleled legal and medical expertise to protect our clients’ interests.

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Federal Black Lung

Practice Area

For over 25 years, our nationally-recognized attorneys have successfully defended coal operators and insurers in complex federal black lung litigation, combining unparalleled legal and medical expertise to protect our clients’ interests.

Jackson Kelly’s Federal Black Lung Practice Group has a national reputation for excellence, handling claims from the Appalachian coalfields to the Illinois Basin and the western United States. We understand that defending these claims requires a sophisticated knowledge of both the intricate legal framework and the complex medical issues involved. Our team-based approach leverages experienced attorneys and dedicated paralegals to provide sophisticated, cost-effective representation at every stage of the process, ensuring our clients receive the most robust defense possible.

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Ashley M. Harman

Practice Group Leader

Ashley M. Harman

Office: Morgantown

(O): 304.284.4116

(F): 304.284.4156

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We defend clients in cases arising under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act before the United States Department of Labor from the initial administrative stages that occur at the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, to the trial stage before the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and before various appellate tribunals, including several of the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States.

 

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