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3 Best Employment Lawyers in Charleston (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 16 employment lawyers in Charleston on Google Maps · 3 listed · How we rank

A firing, a cut paycheck or a retaliation threat usually lands without warning. The employment lawyers in Charleston on this page hold more than 240 Google reviews between them, with review counts running from more than 50 to more than 90 and ratings from 4.6 to 4.8, so the question is which office actually handles your kind of workplace dispute.

Short answer: Rod Smith Law PLLC leads this page at 4.8 stars from more than 90 reviews, with Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC at 4.7 on a similar base and Hoosier Law Firm PLLC at 4.6 on more than 50. Google tags each of these firms as an employment attorney, but fee terms are not published, so ask each office how it bills before you commit.
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Charleston Workplace Law Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Rod Smith Law PLLC 4.8 ★ 96 Wrongful termination and general workplace issues View ›
2 Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC 4.7 ★ 98 Harassment, discrimination and trial-ready cases View ›
3 Hoosier Law Firm PLLC 4.6 ★ 51 Wage claims and whistleblower cases View ›
3 Best Employment Lawyers in Charleston (2026)

Reviewing each firm

Rod Smith Law PLLC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rod Smith Law PLLC

4.896 Google reviews

Rod Smith Law PLLC practices at 108 1/2 Capitol St and Google files it as an employment attorney and labor relations attorney. Its profile rests on its Google listing and client reviews. Reviews describe a wrongful termination case and other workplace matters, and the office is open Monday to Friday, 8 to 6.

What people praise

  • A client with a wrongful termination case says every step was explained in detail
  • Another reviewer recommends the firm for anything workplace related
  • A reviewer calls the office professional and thorough on employment law needs
  • Clients mention the attorney and staff by name for listening and keeping them informed

Worth knowing

  • Its card rests on reviews, so ask which workplace claims the office takes beyond wrongful termination
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume96 · 84th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 across more than 90 reviews, and its reviews name wrongful termination and workplace matters directly. If you were fired or pushed out, one reviewer describes that exact situation here.

Website+1304-553-0337 Directions

108 1/2 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301

Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC

4.798 Google reviews

Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC is based at 2306 Kanawha Blvd E and its site is headed as West Virginia wrongful termination attorneys. The site lists wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, workers' comp discrimination and employee benefits, plus injury, medical malpractice, police misconduct, trucking and federal criminal defense. It says its lawyers have collectively been involved in more than 100 trials.

What people praise

  • A client reviewing a separation from an employer says John-Mark Atkinson answered their many questions
  • Another reviewer says their claim was taken seriously and the team did not back down from challenges
  • Clients name the staff for coordinating calls and emails
  • Reviewers say they were kept updated on their cases

Worth knowing

  • Some reviews describe a family member's case rather than a workplace dispute, which fits the firm's broader practice list
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume98 · 91st
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 on a base close in size to Rod Smith Law's. Its site lists harassment and discrimination claims by name.

Website+1304-346-5100 Directions

2306 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311

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#3🕑 Open 7 days

Hoosier Law Firm PLLC

4.651 Google reviews

Hoosier Law Firm PLLC works from 213 Hale St, Suite 100, and Google files it as an employment attorney. Its site says employment and the ability to earn an income are central, and lists wage violations, Wage Payment and Collection Act claims, unemployment matters, retaliation, whistleblower claims, FMLA claims, disability and workers' comp discrimination, and hostile work environment cases. It also describes accident, mining and industrial injury work.

What people praise

  • A military veteran says the attorney treated them with respect and cared about the outcome
  • Clients describe an attorney who is responsive and keeps fighting through long cases
  • One reviewer credits the firm with persistence when no one else would look at their case
  • Another reviewer says the attorney explained each step clearly

Worth knowing

  • Reviews do not name the case type, so the employment focus rests on the site and Google listing
  • It has the smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume51 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 on more than 50 reviews. Its site names wage and whistleblower claims directly, which suits a pay-related dispute.

Website+1304-767-9482 Directions

213 Hale St Ste 100, Charleston, WV 25301

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Behind the star ratings

Every number on this page is pulled from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients rated the firm, set against other Charleston employment firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a score on a larger base counts for more than one on a handful of reviews. Recency shows how lately people still review.

What does an employment lawyer charge in Charleston?

No fee schedule is published, so no prices are printed here. Employment lawyers commonly differ on whether they bill hourly, take a contingency percentage or offer a free first meeting. Ask each office what the first consultation costs, how fees are calculated, and who covers expenses if the claim does not succeed.

Offices and where they practice

Rod Smith Law is on Capitol St, Hoosier Law Firm is on Hale St and Atkinson & Frampton is on Kanawha Blvd E, all with Charleston, WV addresses. Hoosier’s site says it represents workers from teachers and nurses to coal miners and truck drivers. Searching for an employment lawyer near me? Each card has a phone number and map link.

Questions before you sign with an employment firm

  • Have you handled a claim like mine, such as wrongful termination, unpaid wages or retaliation?
  • What deadlines apply to my situation, and how soon should I file?
  • Do you bill hourly or on contingency, and what does a first meeting cost?
  • Which documents should I save from my employer right now?
  • Will the attorney I meet be the one working my case?

Frequently asked questions

Which Charleston firm lists wage and hour claims?

Hoosier Law Firm’s site lists wage violations and Wage Payment and Collection Act claims, along with retaliation, FMLA and whistleblower cases.

Who lists sexual harassment and discrimination cases?

Atkinson & Frampton’s site lists sexual harassment, employment discrimination and workers’ comp discrimination. Hoosier Law Firm’s site lists disability discrimination and hostile work environment claims.

Do these employment firms also take injury cases?

Atkinson & Frampton’s site lists personal injury, medical malpractice and trucking accidents. Hoosier Law Firm’s site describes vehicle, mining and industrial accident work. Rod Smith Law’s reviews and Google listing center on employment.

Where to begin

Rod Smith Law is the safe first call, with a 4.8 and reviews about wrongful termination. Atkinson & Frampton suits harassment or discrimination claims, and Hoosier Law Firm’s site names wage disputes directly.

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