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Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Immediately after passing the South Carolina Bar, Attorney Caroline Temple began working at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in the Veterans Disability Law subdivision. Her passion for people, especially for veterans, has allowed for her to represent clients to ensure that they receive the disability payments they deserve. She understands that in today’s society, veterans are often over-looked. For this reason, she works hard to make sure each of her veteran clients is comfortable and confident through the entire case process.. Before beginning her career in law, Temple attended Louisiana State University where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, minoring in Italian. During this time, she was a part of Delta Delta Delta Sorority which allowed for her to be a major part of charity events, such as ones that benefitted the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital and Habitat for Humanity. Temple remained at LSU while she completed her Juris Doctorate, which she graduated cum laude. During law school, she spent a summer studying personal injury and insurance defense firms in Lyon, France. After her law school completion, Temple became licensed in Louisiana and practiced corporate and insurance defense litigation in New Orleans.

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. David Johnston is an accomplished attorney who helps clients throughout South Carolina in a wide range of matters involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. Specifically, Attorney Johnston applies his decades of experience to helping clients’ secure full and fair compensation after they’ve been hurt on the job or were injured as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness. In each case he handles, no matter how difficult, David focuses on providing personalized attention and positive results.. After earning his BA in computer science from East Carolina University, David went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law, where he served as the Court of Appeals Editor for the Campbell Law Observer and was a Moot Court Finalist. After law school, he gained extensive experience in personal injury, workers’ comp, Social Security law, and estate planning while working at some of the top firms in the Carolinas.. In addition to his legal experience representing local South Carolinians, David was also invited to work as a legal advisor to several private security providers during the Iraqi conflict in Baghdad in 2004. During this time, he worked with top agencies - including Sabre International Security, American Iraqi Solutions Group, and Special Operations Consultant (SOC) International Security. He was instrumental in assisting one organization’s establishment of a 1,500 man guard force to protect the perimeter of Victory Base Complex, which housed top military officials.. David has been a resident of Charleston for nearly 20 years and has dedicated his career to helping hard-working men and women across the state with the same level of passion and dedication he devoted to those who served our country.

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Attorney Brian Badger, a lifelong resident of Charleston, received his undergraduate education from Clemson University and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before becoming a member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, Brian worked in South Carolina local government, and also worked in the insurance industry and other law firms handling personal injury cases. His background in insurance claims gives him unique experience and insight into the “other side,” which he puts to work for his personal injury clients. Brian is well known and respected for his commitment to protecting the rights of the injured, including those who have been involved in car accidents and those injured at work. He is a bold advocate for his clients who are going up against large insurance companies and fights tirelessly to help bring his clients the compensation they deserve.. Brian lives with his family in West Ashley.

Amanda Haselden graduated from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), where she earned bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and French. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Charleston School of Law. Mrs. Haselden was admitted to the South Carolina Bar and began her career in the Solicitor’s Office for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, serving under the Honorable Solicitor Isaac McDuffie Stone. She was one of the original members of the Solicitor’s Career Criminal Unit, and she prosecuted violent crimes throughout the entire Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. She continues her work in the Court of General Sessions by representing individuals charged with crimes ranging from traffic offenses to major felonies. Additionally, she has an extensive family law practice and handles divorce cases, custody disputes and relocation matters on a daily basis.. Mrs. Haselden is a member of the American Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar (Criminal and Family Law Sections), the Charleston County Bar Association, the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the South Carolina Women Lawyer’s Association.. Mrs. Haselden is married to a local attorney and they have one son. They are members of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church.

Allison Fultz joined David Aylor Law Offices as an attorney in October of 2021. She attended College of Charleston where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology in December 2018. One month later, she began the expedited spring-start program at Charleston School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2.5 years. While at Charleston School of Law, Allison served as the student liaison for the Charleston County Bar Association and was an active member in other organizations such as the Women in Law Association and the Christian Legal Society. She is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the Charleston County Bar Association.

Alexander Tesoriero is a seasoned criminal attorney who began his career in New York. After graduating from Hartwick College, he earned his law degree from Albany Law School. Following law school, Alex’s reputation as a skilled and tenacious advocate for his clients quickly solidified.. Alex gained extensive trial experience handling a variety of the most challenging and complex criminal offenses, including murder, armed robbery, criminal sexual conduct, drug offenses, assault and battery, domestic violence, and traffic offenses.From these experiences, Alex has refined his expertise in criminal law, establishing himself as a trusted advocate who has received many successful case outcomes during his tenure as a defense attorney.. Alex’s legal journey is marked by his passion for upholding the principles of justice and his determined commitment to his clients’ well-being. He fully understands all stages of the criminal justice system, including how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each criminal case during preliminary hearings or pre-indictment stages, negotiation of bonds and plea agreements between attorneys and judges, and zealously defending the rights of his clients all the way through trial.. As a trusted criminal attorney, Alex continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those he represents, ensuring that their rights are protected and their voices are heard in the pursuit of justice.. When he isn’t practicing law Alex enjoys spending his time outdoors and with his family.

After 31 years of helping people in my practice of dentistry, whether infants born with cleft lip and palate or older folks needing dental implants to be able to eat, I am followng my passion, the law.  I am a problem solver, dedicated, and persistent.  My goal is to help those who cannot help themselves obtain justice.

About Anne Frances. Anne Frances Bleecker is an experienced family law, divorce, and child custody attorney in Charleston.. Ms. Bleecker was born in Charleston, South Carolina. An honor graduate of Ashley Hall School in Charleston, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Smith College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Austin where she received a Merit Fellowship.. Attorney Anne Frances Bleecker holds a law degree from the University of South Carolina where she was a member of the ABA Moot Court Team, the Student Works Editor of the South Carolina Law Review, and a Legal Writing Instructor.  In her third year of law school, Anne Frances was honored to receive the I.M. Goldberg Scholarship from the South Carolina Bar Foundation and the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Administrative Law.. After law school, Anne Frances worked as an Associate with Nelson, Mullins, Riley, and Scarborough in Columbia and Charleston.   She opened The Bleecker Law Firm, LLC, in Charleston in 1997.. In 2000, Anne Frances received The Compleat Lawyer Award, a medal given by the University of South Carolina Law School to Alumni in recognition of civic and professional accomplishments.. Community Service. Ms. Bleecker served two terms on the Charleston City Council. During her service she created the Mayor’s Office on Aging, Chaired the City’s Human Resources Committee, and spearheaded efforts to improve the City’s management of growth and development on the rural islands around Charleston. She received many awards for leadership during her tenure on the Charleston City Council.. Anne Frances remains active in serving her profession and her community while rearing two children of her own.. Affiliations and Memberships. Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Fee Disputes Board (2012 to date), Charleston County Pro Bono Legal Services (Board Member 2010 to date), Lowcountry Women with Wings Board (President 2014 to date), South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (Founding Board Member), International African American Museum (Board Member 2000-2014), Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Ashley Hall School Alumnae Board, The Citadel School of Business Advisory Board.

A. Christopher Potts obtained his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. He has practiced in the area of employment law and litigation for over 20 years, representing mostly employees as opposed to companies. The Law Firm of Hitchcock & Potts and specifically, Attorney A. Christopher Potts, only handles employment cases. In this regard, Mr. Potts has represented employees in all types of employment matters, including harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage claims, claims under the Family Medical Leave Act, defamation claims, and retaliation claims. This includes employees who have been harassed or discriminated against because of their sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin and pregnancy. It also includes employees who have been fired for complaining about discrimination and/or other wrongdoing or illegal activity; employees who have not been paid their wages; employees who have been slandered by their employer; and any other form of wrongful termination.

A New Jersey native, Lauren graduated from Monmouth University in 2009 with a B.S. in Social Work. Immediately thereafter, Lauren moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law from where she graduated in 2012. During law school Lauren became a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in abuse and neglect cases and served as a volunteer GAL until 2019.. In September of 2012, shortly after graduating from law school, Lauren began working for the South Carolina Department of Revenue where she spent six years litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the Department. Lauren also worked closely with the ABL section in advising them on the interpretation of statutes and spent a lot of time assisting with sales and use tax matters.  Lauren left the SCDOR in October 2018 to go into private practice with a small Mount Pleasant Law firm. In October 2019, Lauren opened The Acquaviva Law Firm, LLC so she could focus her efforts on alcohol licensing matters, state and local tax controversy, and family law/juvenile advocacy matters (including DSS cases). Lauren became a certified Guardian ad Litem in February 2019 allowing her to work on private family court matters.

A native of Toronto, Canada, Marissa graduated from Huron College at the University of Western Ontario with a B.A., in Psychology in 2008. Marissa decided to attend law school following her experiences as an intern on a secure Forensic Mental Health Unit at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto during college. Marissa relocated to Florida where she completed her J.D., on an expedited schedule at the Barry University School of Law in 2012. At Barry, Marissa was a member of the Association of Counsel for Children and focused her studies in the area of Family Law. Marissa was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2013. After relocating to Charleston, South Carolina in late 2013, Marissa began working as Pro Bono Coordinator at Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc., while also clerking for the Murphy Law Firm. Marissa was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2015 and is now an Associate Attorney at the Murphy Law Firm.

A native of Beaufort, South Carolina, M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. has received numerous awards for his work in the community as well as the courtroom over his 35 years of practice.    A much sought after arbitratoe and litigator, Cooke's law practice focuses on arbitration and mediation as well as complex civil litigation, professional liability defense, and personal injury litigation.. Admitted to the South Carolina Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar, his many awards include a Martindale-Hubble Preeminent rating (the highest, formerly called AV), he is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation for defendants, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, arbitration, and mediation. Best Lawyers named Cooke the Arbitration Lawyer of the Year for 2014 and the Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year in both 2011 and 2013. In 2012, he was named Personal Injury Litigation Litigator of the Year. Benchmark Litigation has named him as a Local Litigation Star in 2012 and 2013 in the areas of insurance, product liability, medical malpractice, and construction. He is also regularly listed in Super Lawyers as one of the top 10 attorneys in the state of South Carolina, and he was profiled in the April 2011 edition.  The South Carolina Association for Justice awarded Cooke the "Worthy Adversary Award" in 2013, and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly honors Cooke with the "Leadership in Law" award in 2014.

A lifelong Charlstonian, Mark opened The Peper Law Firm in 2005 to provide quality legal services to the citizens of the lowcountry that raised and supported him.  Through its continued success, the Firm has grown into a team of 3 attorneys and 7 staff members spread out across their main office in West Ashley and their satellite office in the Park Circle area of North Charleston.  In addition to representing the best interests of each client, The Peper Law Firm takes great pride in serving the community through its multiple outreach programs, to include sponsoring various youth programs and continued service on local boards.  As a result of these continued efforts, Mark was recently named by SC Lawyers Weekly as the recipient of its "2020 Leader in the Law" award.

"Your Client Focused & Commuity Driven Injury Firm!"Attorney David Aylor. Since 2007 David Aylor has been building a thriving law practice in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, establishing a dynamic and experienced presence in the region. Local and national media outlets have routinely solicited his legal analysis and opinions. His extensive criminal and civil casework has been featured on networks and publications such as:. Professional Experience. In addition to succeeding as a criminal defense attorney and civil litigator, David is the acting Prosecutor for the City of Hanahan, SC. Prior to this appointment, he served as Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office for Charleston County. David’s participation in the government sector provides him with a comprehensive view of how the law works on both sides of the courtroom. Being exposed to this unique perspective better equips David to ensure that his clients are treated fairly, giving him an advantage in the courtroom.. David also clerked for the SC Senate Judiciary Committee under Sen. Glenn McConnell, as well as clerking for US Magistrate Judge Robert S. Carr (ret.) and criminal attorney Andrew J. Savage, III here in Charleston.. David was voted “Best Law Firm/Lawyer in Charleston” by the readers of Charleston City Paper, has an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell, and was featured at a SuperLawyers Rising Star for 2014 & 2015. He is also a 2015 Honoree by the Leadership in Law Committee of SC Lawyers Weekly and was selected in the “Top 10 Under 40: South Carolina” by the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. Seminars and Presentations. Civic and Community Service. Education. College of Charleston, B.S., Political Science, 2002University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2006. Bar Admissions. Licensed in all South Carolina State CourtsU.S. District Court District of South CarolinaU.S. Court of Appeals 4th CircuitU.S. Supreme Court. David Aylor has worked on cases in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York, and Massachusetts.

"Whether it's an individual or a corporation, we don't like them being taken advantage of," Ellis says. "If there's a victim, whether it's an individual or a company, I want to represent them. I want them to see justice, whether it's financial compensation or otherwise.". Ellis is known as an even-tempered person, but he admits that he can sometimes be more aggressive in court and in dealing with opposing counsel when the situation warrants.. "I'm very competitive and my partners are too," he says. "We may raise our voices from time to time, but it's not about being uncivil, it's about being passionate about what we do and making sure our clients are taken care of.". In 2021, Ellis brought his practice back to the city where he learned the law when the firm opened a second office in Columbus. He’s proud to fight for underdogs throughout both West Virginia and Ohio.