Professional Statement:
Mr. Gillispie joined Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, P.L.L.C., in the spring of 2008. His practice emphasizes civil litigation in the areas of workplace liability and general litigation.
Practice Concentrations:
Education:
- J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2002)
- B.A., Criminal Justice, Marshall University (1999)
Professional Involvement:
- West Virginia Bar Association (2002)
- Defense Research Institute (2004)
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (2004)
Awards & Honors:
- Dean's List, Marshall University
- Dean's List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Selected to National Trial Team - Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Representative Legal work:
- Represented numerous coal operators in suits regarding claims for wrongful death; deliberate intent; regulatory violations and blasting related issues
- Represented numerous transportation companies including companies in the coal hauling industry as well as many national transportation companies involved in interstate commerce
- Obtained summary judgment for trucking company in an accident where plaintiff had over $350,000 in medicals and suffered a severe brain injury
- Obtained summary judgment for coal operator in wrongful death claim of 33 year old roof bolter
- Obtained summary judgment in wrongful death claim on behalf of trucking company in McDowell County, West Virginia
- Obtained a defense verdict for a commercial landlord in contract litigation
Writings & Publications:
- The slow erosion of workers compensation immunity: Is it over yet?, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Notebook of Articles (2006)
Reported cases:
- Gibson v. Little General Stores, Inc., 2007 WVSC 33313, 655 S.E.2d 106
Legal Experience:
- MacCorkle, Lavender, Casey & Sweeney, PLLC, Senior Associate Attorney (2003 - 2007)
- Flaherty Sensabaugh & Bonasso, Associate Attorney (2008 - Present)
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