Jason J. Wade

A Wheeling native, Jason Wade originally joined the firm in 2009, focusing his practice on medical malpractice defense and long-term care litigation. After gaining valuable in-house experience at a healthcare liability management company in 2024, Jason has returned to the firm, bringing an even deeper understanding of the challenges healthcare providers face.

Jason’s experience, commitment, and strong desire to protect the rights of physicians and nursing homes set him apart and allow his clients to rely on a rigorous, strategic defense. He takes pride in gaining a full understanding of his clients’ goals, developing effective litigation strategies, and defending against the many frivolous claims brought against quality healthcare providers.

Outside the office, Jason enjoys attending local sporting events and spending time outdoors with his children.

Representative Legal Work

• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a client in an Ohio case involving allegations of violating a non-compete clause in an employment agreement
• Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a general surgeon in a case involving alleged negligence under the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act for failing to prevent the formation of a pressure ulcer following surgery
• Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an emergency room physician in a case involving alleged negligence under the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act for failing to properly diagnose and treat a shoulder injury
• Represented several Northern Panhandle nursing homes in cases involving allegations of abuse and neglect and wrongful death
• Obtained voluntary dismissal of case against general surgeon involving alleged negligence during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Represented a general surgeon in a case involving alleged negligence related to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Obtained voluntary dismissal of a case against a general surgeon alleging negligent excision of a lipoma and lymph node
• Assisted in the defense of a general surgeon in an appeal upon a certified question to the West Virginia Supreme Court regarding the interpretation of West Virginia's Borrowing Statute
• Defended one of West Virginia's largest hospitals in an appeal before the Supreme Court of the United States, which raised important issues regarding the proper application of the civil immunity provisions of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act
• Represented oil and gas producers and consultants in lease disputes
• Assisted in the successful representation of a local attorney in a legal malpractice case

Additional Legal Experience

• Litigation Manager, Hamlin & Burton Liability Management (2024 - 2026)
• Member, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC (2016 – 2024)
• Associate, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC (2009 – 2016)
• United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia - Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge James E. Seibert (2008-2009)
• Student Attorney - University of Pittsburgh School of Law Elder Law Clinic (2005-2006)
• Law Clerk, Tershel & Associates (2004-2005)

• Listed, West Virginia Rising Stars (2018 - 2021)
• 2011 Graduate of Leadership Wheeling