Timothy E. Huffman

Of Counsel

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Timothy E. Huffman

Of Counsel

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Timothy E. Huffman is Of Counsel in the Insurance, Government and Manufacturing industry groups. He practices out of the Firm’s office in Charleston, West Virginia.

Bio

Timothy’s practice is focused on representing employers and insurance carriers in the area of work-related disability caused by occupational injury and disease. He also represents clients in matters before the West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commission and the Industrial Council.

A devoted lobbyist for workers’ compensation, insurance and civil justice reform issues, Timothy serves as a member of the Firm’s internal practice group devoted to issues of public policy and regulatory affairs. Known as a reliable and trusted source within his practice areas, Timothy often is called upon to assist clients and employer organizations in legislative bill drafting and review, as well as the revision and drafting of administrative rules.

Timothy is an advocate for his profession and uses his expertise to teach others through his role as a lecturer on workers’ compensation law. His professionalism and dedication to his legal work have driven his peers to nominate him for numerous awards and honors, recognizing him as both a dedicated client advocate and a tough adversary.

Education
  • West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1980)
  • Marshall University (B.A. in Political Science, 1977)
Admissions
  • West Virginia
  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1980)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1980)
Work History
  • Jackson Kelly PLLC (1986-Present)
  • Preiser & Wilson, Associate (1985)
  • West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Fund, Commissioner (1984)
  • West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Fund, Executive Secretary (1983)
  • West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, Assistant Attorney General(1981)
  • Huffman & Huffman, LC, Private Practice (1980)
Professional Organizations
  • West Virginia Workers Compensation Association, Executive Secretary
  • West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
    • Business Insurance Working Group, Chair (2017-2018)
  • American Bar Association
  • West Virginia Bar Association
Community
  • Walking Miracles Family Foundation, Board Member
  • West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities (WVICU),  Board Member
  •  Bible Center Church in Charleston, W.Va., Deacon Board
Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell:  AV Preeminent Rating
  • “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers® Charleston, W.Va., Administrative/Regulatory Law (2016)
  • Named in West Virginia Super Lawyers® for Workers’ Compensation Law (2013)
  • Named in West Virginia Super Lawyers® (2012)
  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Administrative/Regulatory Law and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers (1995-2027)

Speaking Engagements & Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Panel Member, “Federal Black Lung,” West Virginia Mining Symposium and National Coal & Energy Conference, Charleston, West Virginia, Nov. 12, 2019

Writings and Publications

  • Author, “A Guide to Self-Insurance Under the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation System,” 96 W.Va. Law Review 3, 1994

Practices