Attorney Profile
To learn more about the attorneys at Kaufman & McPherson, PLLC, click a name below.
Kevin S. Kaufman
KSKaufman@aol.com | phone: (304) 842-4300 | fax: (304) 842-8022
Kevin S. Kaufman is a 1977 graduate of Bridgeport High School, where he received a National Merit Scholarship, a Consolidated Natural Gas Company full scholarship, and a West Virginia Achievement scholarship.
Mr. Kaufman completed his education at West Virginia University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, an MBA, and his law degree.
Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Kaufman accepted a position with Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation. Shortly thereafter, he was selected to work within the law department of the newly formed production branch, known as Columbia Natural Resources.
In 1987, Mr. Kaufman left the Columbia system to form the Charleston law firm, Pierson & Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman remained a partner in that firm and in the successor firm of Pierson, Kaufman & Stowers, until 1992.
In 1992, Mr. Kaufman returned home to North Central West Virginia and established The Law Offices of Kevin S. Kaufman, which ultimately became Kaufman & McPherson, PLLC.
Mr. Kaufman and his wife, Wanda, live in Bridgeport, West Virginia. When they are not working, they enjoy traveling and spending time with their grandchildren.
Areas of Practice
- Personal injury
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Insurance disputes
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of practice devoted to litigation
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia, 1985
- U.S. Federal Court, 1985
- U.S. Supreme Court of Appeals
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1985
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1985
- Master in Business Administration
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1982
- Bachelor of Science
Honors and Awards
- Scholarship from Consolidated Gas Transmission Corporation
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in West Virginia, American Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Columbia Natural Resources
- Assistant to General Counsel
- West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
Past Employment Positions
- Legal Department of Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, Charleston, West Virginia
- Pierson & Kaufman
- Pierson, Kaufman & Stowers
Adam S. McPherson
ASMcPherson@aol.com | phone: (304) 842-4300 | fax: (304) 842-8022
Adam S. McPherson is a 1995 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1999 graduate of Fairmont State College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.
Mr. McPherson began his legal education at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1999, and completed his legal education at West Virginia University where he received his law degree in May, 2002.
Mr. McPherson worked as a law clerk for The Law Offices of Kevin S. Kaufman during his legal education, and became an associate of that same law firm immediately upon his admission to the bar in September, 2002. Mr. McPherson primarily works in the fields of personal injury law and family law.
Mr. McPherson, along with his wife and three children, live in the Clarksburg area.
Areas of Practice
- Personal injury
- Motor vehicle accident
- Workplace injuries
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Insurance disputes
- Divorce
- Child support
- Custody
- Adoption
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, 2002
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2000
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Fairmont State College, 1999
- Bachelor of Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
Past Employment Positions
- Kaufman Law Offices, Law Clerk
Linda Hausman
linda.hausman@hotmail.com | phone: (304) 842-4300 | fax: (304) 842-8022
Linda Hausman is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she grew up in Squirrel Hill. Ms. Hausman received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982. While at Pitt, Linda was an active member of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority and an elected member of the student government board. Ms. Hausman’s positive experiences in extracurricular activities at Pitt prompted her to pursue a career in higher education
Upon graduation from Pitt, Linda enrolled in a master's program in Higher Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was also employed in the Office of Student Activities. Upon completion of her master’s degree, Linda became employed at West Virginia University in 1983. Linda quickly adopted West Virginia as her new home, being drawn to its friendly people and beautiful scenery. It was during her years at WVU that Linda also became an avid Mountaineer fan.
In 1999 Linda decided to change careers and pursue the legal profession. While in law school at the WVU College of Law, Linda continued her service to the university working in both the General Counsel’s Office and the Student Legal Services Office. While living in Morgantown, Linda was very involved in the local community. Linda was a member of the Executive Committee of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties and also served as the chairperson of the United Way Citizens Review and Allocations Committee. Linda’s Monongalia County community service also included leadership roles with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Mountain State AIDS Network, and Main Street Morgantown. Since moving to Harrison County, Linda has become involved with the United Way of Harrison County as a member of the Grants Committee. She is a member of the Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force, where she serves as the child advocate attorney and a member of Steering Committee for the Child Advocacy Center.
Linda was employed at McNeer, Highland, McMunn and Varner, L.C. shortly after her admittance to practice law in the fall of 2003. She has built a reputation as a well-respected family law attorney practicing in Harrison County, as well as the surrounding counties. She is a graduate of the American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Program. Linda also is a well-respected family law mediator and is certified by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Linda joined Kaufman & McPherson in August, 2009, and continues to practice primarily in the area of family law.
