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Alex West

Of Counsel


Charlotte

t:704.778.4174

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  • Litigation and Trials
  • Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management

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  • Hospitality
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Overview

Alex West advises employers in workplace issues, with a focus on occupational safety and health issues and state regulatory enforcement matters. Alex’s experience includes representing businesses facing inspections by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Division of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As a former Litigation Manager for DOLI, his experience on the government side is valuable to businesses looking to respond appropriately to government investigations.

Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Alex was of counsel for a full-service law firm in Virginia where he specialized in civil litigation and employer-side workplace and occupational safety matters. While at DOLI, he reviewed enforcement cases pre-citation and handled post-contest litigation in circuit courts and the Court of Appeals.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2012, William and Mary School of Law
  • B.A., 2008, University of Virginia

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • North Carolina

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • Virginia Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • Member, Newport News Bar Association
  • Past President, State OSHA Lawyers Organization (SOLO)

Insights

  • News

    05/20/24

    Fisher Phillips Welcomes Former Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Attorney in Charlotte

    Alex West

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