Parkersburg, WV
United Square, Fifth Floor
501 Avery Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
T: (304) 420-5590
F: (304) 420-5587

J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2014)

  • Dean's Fellow for Academic Excellence Center
  • Student Attorney, West Virginia University College of Law General Legal Clinic
  • Certified Magistrate Court Mediator

B.B.A., magna cum laude, Accounting and Finance, Marshall University (2011)

  • Honors College Graduate
  • Beta Alpha Psi, professional accounting and finance honors organization
  • Beta Gamma Sigma, professional business honors fraternity
  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
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Pamela J. Ferrell

Partner

Pamela Ferrell focuses her practice on labor and employment law, litigation, and regulatory matters. She combines her knowledge of Accounting and Finance with her legal experience to provide employers with full service advice and representation regarding their employment law needs.

Pam helps employers develop workplace policies and practices that are compliant with state and federal law, and she has defended employers against claims of employment discrimination, workers’ compensation discrimination, wrongful discharge, and violations of the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act, among others. She is experienced in pre-trial litigation and motions practice, including, but not limited to, removal, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and motions in limine. Pam is experienced in taking and defending depositions.

In addition to handling employment law matters and litigation, Pam represents public utilities in regulatory matters before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.

She earned her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2014, where she was the recipient of CALI Awards for legal research and writing, employment law, advanced legal research, and criminal procedure.

Pam is a member of the West Virginia State Bar. She is licensed to practice in West Virginia and before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.

  • Recognized as "Ones to Watch" in 2021 by The Best Lawyers in America ® (Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; Litigation - Labor and Employment)
  • Recipient of CALI Awards (recognition for achieving the highest grade in a particular subject) at West Virginia University College of Law:
    • Advanced Legal Research
    • Criminal Procedure I
    • Employment Law
    • Legal Research and Writing
  • Presentation: COVID-19 Unmasked! – Revealing the Challenges Facing Area Businesses by Pamela Ferrell and Brock Malcolm
    Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley
    Webinar, December 3, 2020
  • Presentation: COVID-19 Unmasked! – Revealing the Challenges Facing HR Professionals by Pamela Ferrell and Brock Malcolm
    West Virginia Chamber of Commerce / 2020 HR Conference
    Webinar, October 27, 2020
  • Panel: Wood County Circuit Court Judges Discuss COVID-19 Accommodations/Issues – moderated by Aaron C. Boone and Pamela J. Ferrell
    Wood County Bar Association
    Webinar, May 13, 2020
  • Presentation: Drug Use in the Workplace and Drug Testing Under the WV Safer Workplace Act by Ronda L. Harvey and Pamela J. Ferrell
    West Virginia Healthcare Human Resources Association | 2019 Conference
    Days Inn, Flatwoods, West Virginia, September 19, 2019
  • Presentation: Where to Turn: The Right Way to Handle Employee Discipline by Robert J. Kent and Pamela J. Ferrell
    HR Timely Topics (HRRT)
    The Banquet Room at Napoli's Pizza, Belpre, Ohio, September 17, 2019
  • Presentation: In the Weeds - Navigating the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act's Impact on Employers by Pamela J. Ferrell
    Fort Boreman Meeting Room, Judge Black Annex, Parkersburg, West Virginia, July 16, 2019
  • Presentation: #TimesUp - How to Handle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace by Ronda L. Harvey and Pamela J. Ferrell
    Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston, West Virginia, April 26, 2018
  • Presentation: “An Overview of the West Virginia Ethics Act and the Open Governmental Proceedings Act”  by Pamela J. Ferrell
    Public Service District Board Member Training
    Bridgeport, West Virginia, April 6, 2017
  • Presentation: “Parliamentary Procedure and Tools for Meeting Management: A Guide to Effective Meeting” by Pamela J. Ferrell 
    Public Service District Board Member Training
    Bridgeport, West Virginia, April 6, 2017
  • Presentation: Employment Law 101 by Pamela J. Ferrell
    Parkersburg, West Virginia, September 21, 2016
  • Presentation: Employment Law 101 by Pamela J. Ferrell
    Roane County Chamber of Commerce, Spencer, West Virginia, September 15, 2016
  • Presentation:  Employment Law 101
    Glenville State College, June 29, 2016
  • Wood County Bar Association, President
  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • Generation Mid-Ohio Valley (Past President)
  • Wayside United Methodist (Youth Leader)