Matthew D. Elshiaty

“Kay Casto & Chaney lawyers are well respected throughout the state.”

- Chambers and Partners USA

Profile

Matt Elshiaty represents businesses and individuals in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. He is a member of the firm’s litigation and commercial law practice areas, with an emphasis on insurance defense.

Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts, English and Political Science
Concentration in American Literature and Writing
Concentration in Legislature and Public Policy
2009
West Virginia University College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
CALI Award, Contracts
Associate Editor/Executive Publications Editor: West Virginia University Law Review
2014
Teaching Assistant: AEP Summer Law Institute
West Virginia University College of Law
Research Assistant: West Virginia University College of Law
Dean Gregory Bowman
Practice Areas
  • Commercial
    • Construction Law
    • Energy and Natural Resources Law
  • Government
    • Municipal Law
  • Litigation
    • Commercial
    • Insurance
    • Product Liability – Defendants
    • Product Liability – Plaintiffs
Experience
Member: Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC 2014 – Present
Judicial Clerkship: Monongalia County Circuit Court
Honorable Russell M. Clawges
Billing Analyst and Quality Assurance: Valley Healthcare Systems
Service Coordinator Specialist: Valley Healthcare Systems
Therapeutic Consultant: Valley Healthcare System
Involvement
  • Member, Board of Governors: Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (2021)
  • Vice-Chair, Morgantown Fire Code Appeals Board (2016)
  • President: Defense Trial Counsel, WVU Student Chapter
  • Participant: Litigation Clinic, WVU College of Law
  • Member: Lugar Trial Association, WVU College of Law
  • Candidate: Leadership Monongalia (2017-1
Awards and Honors
  • Rising Star – West Virginia Super Lawyers (2019): Corporate Law