M. Shane Harvey
About M. Shane Harvey
M. Shane Harvey is a lawyer based in Charleston, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. M. Shane Harvey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Mining Law
Current Firm: Jackson Kelly PLLC
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Charleston, WV
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