Luke Schmitt joined Flaherty in 2012 and has been a practicing litigation attorney since 2008. He primarily focuses on defending health care professionals in medical negligence actions and other aspects of health care law.  Luke also practices in commercial/general litigation, workplace liability, and construction litigation.

“My clients are inspiring individuals – people who dedicate their careers and lives to helping others – I’m passionate about working with and advocating for them.”

Outside of work, Luke can be found spending time with his wife, Nicole, and children, Beau and Ava. Luke is a native of Wheeling and is extremely enthusiastic about his hometown and State.

Practice Concentrations:

• Medical Professional Liability
• Commercial/General Litigation
• Deliberate Intent
• Banking/Financial Services

Education:

• J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2008)
• B.S., magna cum laude, Finance, West Virginia University, College of Business & Economics (2005)

Representative Legal Work & Trial Experience:

• Represented physicians of various specialties in matters alleging professional negligence
• Represented design professionals, such as architects and engineers, in matters alleging professional negligence
• Represented both financial institutions and individual financial advisors in employment disputes in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Represented manufacturers in product liability claims

Bar Admissions:

• West Virginia State Bar
• Virginia State Bar
• Ohio State Bar
• Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
• United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
• United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia

Professional Involvement:

• Member, West Virginia Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• Member, West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel
• Former Treasurer, Ohio County Bar Association

Community Involvement:

• Board of Directors, Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
• Board of Directors, Holy Family Child Care & Development Center

Awards & Honors:

• Listed, West Virginia Rising Stars, 2017 – Present
• Order of the Coif
• Beta Gamma Sigma; and Golden Key International Honour Society

Legal Experience:

• Member, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso (2017 – Present)
• Associate, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso (2012 – 2016)
• Associate, Vandeventer Black LLP
• Associate, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP