Dwayne E. Cyrus
About Dwayne E. Cyrus
Dwayne E. Cyrus is a lawyer based in Charleston, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Dwayne E. Cyrus is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Insurance
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Charleston, WV
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