Morgan Villers joined Flaherty’s Charleston office in 2018. She is a member of our healthcare law practice group where her practice focuses on defending claims of medical professional liability.

A thorough researcher, Morgan is particularly talented in recognizing the intricacies of a complex case or legal issue. “I am passionate about using my abilities and my years of education to be a stout advocate for my clients, both in legal writing and in the courtroom.”

Outside of the office, Morgan enjoys playing guitar, frequenting concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

Education

• J.D., West Virginia University (2018)
  • Order of the Coif
• B.A., West Virginia University, International Studies & Political Science (2015)
  • Summa cum laude
  • Minors in Spanish and Philosophy
  • Honors Scholar

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (2018)
• United State District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (2018)

Awards & Honors

• CALI Award for Excellence
  • Appellate Advocacy
  • Employment Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Property
  • Evidence
  • Civil Procedure: Jurisdiction
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Legislation & Regulation
• Executive Research Editor, Volume 120 of the West Virginia Law Review
  • Executive Editor of the Year
• Associate Editor, Volume 119 of the West Virginia Law Review
• WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior Award (2015)
• Phi Beta Kappa

Written Work

• Shielding Patients from Social Media: How Healthcare Facilities Can Protect Patient Privacy and Limit Liability, USLAW Magazine Spring/Summer (2020).

Other Legal Experience

• U.S. Supreme Court Clinic, WVU College of Law (2017-2018)
• Federal Judicial Intern, The Honorable Irene M. Keeley, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (2016)
• Extern, WVU General Counsel (2017)
• Summer Clerk, Office of the WV Attorney General (2017)
• Teaching Assistant, Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing, WVU College of Law (2016-2018)