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Michele Grinberg

Member

Education

  • J.D. - West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia (1985)
    • West Virginia Law Review, Editor-in-Chief (1984 - 1985)
  • M.S. - Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, Library Science (1976)
  • B.A. - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey, Education, Graduated Magna Cum Laude (1972)

Admissions

  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Overview

With more than 35 years of experience providing legal counsel to health care, non-profit and corporate clients, Michele Grinberg focuses her practice on non-litigation healthcare law. Her knowledge and love of problem-solving make her insight and advice invaluable.

“My skill lies in listening to my clients and designing solutions that work for their needs while remaining compliant with state and federal law and regulations.”

Michele’s clients benefit from top-level research, thinking, presentation of options and the willingness to work with groups. From drafting legislation and state rules to enacting tort reform and working with physicians’ health programs to revising bylaws and policies, she brings resolution without litigation.

Michele has a commitment to non-profits, having previously served as Board Chair for the United Way of Central West Virginia and as Board Chair for the General Service Board of A.A. for the U.S. and Canada. In addition, Michele is an avid skier and loves the West Virginia mountains.

Affiliations

Professional Involvement

  • West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program, board member
  • West Virginia Supreme Court Task Force for Lawyer Well-Being
  • West Virginia State Bar

Community Involvement

  • United Way of Central West Virginia, past member of the Board of Directors
    • Board Chair (2004-2006)
  • West Virginia Medical Institute, past member of the Board of Directors
  • Alcoholics Anonymous, past member of the Board of Directors, Class A (non-alcoholic)
    • Board Chair (2017-2021)
  • Mountain Guide, Snowshoe, WV

Experience

Reported Cases

  • Perrine v. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours, 225 W.Va. 482, 694 S.E.2d 815 (W. Va., 2010) _ Amicus Curiae, W. Va. State Medical Association
  • Riggs v. W. Va. Hospitals, Inc., W.Va. Slip Op. No. 33335 (2007) - Amicus Curiae, W.Va. Hospital Assoc'n and W. Va. State Medical Assoc'n
  • Osborne v. The United States of America, 211 W.Va. 667, 567 S.E. 2d 667 (2002) - Amicus Curiae, West Virginia State Medical Association
  • The Estate of Verba v. Ghaphery, 210 W.Va. 30, 552 S.E.2d 406 (2001) - Amicus Curiae, West Virginia State Medical Association
  • Williams v. Prime Care Medical, 215 F.3d 1324 (4th Cir. 2000) (unpublished)
  • Cart v. General Electric Co., 203 W.Va. 59, 506 S.E.2d 96 (1997)
  • Blakenship v. Richardson, 196 W.Va. 726, 474 S.E.2d 906 (1996)
  • Cannelton Ind., Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Company of America, 194 W.Va. 186, 460 S.E.2d 1 (1994)
  • Kincaid v. Mangum, 189 W.Va. 404, 432 S.E.2d 74 (1993)
  • Pritchard v. Arvon, 186 W.Va. 445, 413 S.E.2d 100 (1991)
  • Evans v. Gogo College, 185 W.Va. 357, 407 S.E.2d 361 (1990)
  • Hunt v. Shamblin, 179 W.Va. 663, 371 S.E.2d 591 (1988)

Teaching & Lecturing

  • Numerous presentations on health policy-related topics
  • Numerous presentations on employment-related topics
  • Numerous presentations on non-profit governance, best practices
  • Appellate Advocacy - adjunct lecturer, WVU, College of Law (2001 - 2017)
  • Speaker, Medical/Legal/Ethical Issues re. End of Life Care, Raleigh County Medical Society (1998)
  • Panelist, Bio-medical Ethics, Hugh OBrian Youth Foundation (West Virginia Chapter) (1997)
  • Speaker, Managed Care Contracts, numerous County Medical Association and Medical Assurance of West Virginia Seminars (1996-2000)

Additional Legal Experience

  • Member, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso (1991-Present)
  • Kay, Casto & Chaney (1985-1991)

Insights

Publications

  • A Celebration of AA’s 85 years, Grapevine, July 2020.
  • Women and the Law. Co-Editor of the book first published in 1994 by West Virginia Women's Commission and the West Virginia State Bar (2d. Revised Edition published in 1996)
  • Rule 406 - Habit, Routine Practice. Article for the 1989 Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Seminar Notebook (1989)
  • Comment, Arizona Governing Board v. Norris: Mandate of Manhart, 86 West Virginia Law Review 437 (1983-1984)

Honors & Awards

  • West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow (Class of 2020)
  • United Way Service Award (2005)
  • United Way Helping Hands Award (2001)
  • United Way Volunteer Recognition Awards (1994-2000)
  • Certificate of Merit, West Virginia State Bar (1995)
  • Kaufman Pro Bono Publico Award (1993)

Practice Concentrations

  • Health care law and policy
  • Privacy and security law and policy
  • Employment law
  • Management & Employee Relations
  • Non-profit Corporations' Governance
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