Shelby Hicks-Merinar
About Shelby Hicks-Merinar
Shelby Hicks-Merinar is a lawyer based in Morgantown, WV and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Shelby Hicks-Merinar is recognized in the following practice area:
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Location: Morgantown, WV
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