Fazal Shere

About Fazal Shere

Represented a chemical company in one of West Virginia’s largest toxic tort class actions and ensuing class action settlement.• Represented a product manufacturer in a defense verdict obtained in a large multidistrict litigation panel matter.• Obtained summary judgment or dismissal in matters involving statute of limitations, deliberate intent, product failure, host liability, and insurance coverage.• Obtained favorable settlements for plaintiffs in cases of Human Rights violations and breach of contract.• Represented clients in E.P.A. disputes, W.V.D.E.P. matters, and lender liability for underground storage tanks.• Obtained reversal by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on a federal sentencing guidelines criminal defense matter, represented pro bono.• Successfully defended multiple W.Va. Consumer Credit and Protection Act Cases brought by Attorney General. • Admitted in West Virginia and Kentucky• Past President, Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center

Experience

1. Partner

   Bowles Rice LLP

   Jan 1989 — Present · Charleston, WV, US

   Member Litigation GroupPast Member: Diversity Committee, Recruiting Committee, Partner Compensation Committee, and Social CommitteeInstructor, Bowles Rice University

Education

• Tulane University Law School

  J.D., Law

  1986 — 1989

• University of New Orleans

  M.B.A., General Business and Marketing

  1982 — 1985

• Aligarh Muslim University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

  1977 — 1982

Skills

• Trials
• Class Actions
• Environmental Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment Contracts
• Torts
• Courts
• Personal Injury
• Appeals
• Product Liability
• Toxic Tort
• Legal Research
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law