Attorneys

Natalie C. Schaefer has focused primarily on defense litigation, including catastrophic loss and wrongful death, as well as the defense of national manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products involved in construction, mining and industrial accidents. Ms. Schaefer has also defended energy clients in accident investigation and litigation, as well as defense of companies in suit under the worker's compensation immunity exception ("deliberate intention" exception), among others.

She has also defended liability claims involving civil rights, public entities and government agencies. An Order of the Coif and Order of Barristers graduate of the West Virginia College of Law, she was the 2002 Lugar Trial Association Invitational Competition winner and also served as Executive Board Member for the West Virginia University Law Review. Prior to joining Francis, Nelson & Brison, Ms. Schaefer was employed at a large regional law firm for over six years.