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As a criminal defense attorney, I have the privilege of defending our Constitution on a daily basis as I fight to protect my clients' rights, records, and freedom.  The Bukowsky Law Firm team is thorough, hard-working, creative, innovative, and dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal service to our clients.   We handle all types of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, and traffic matters.  We practice throughout Mid-Missouri in circuit court, municipal court, the Missouri Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and United States District Court.

AREAS OF PRACTICEErnie Ueligger focuses his practice areas in personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and family law (divorce, child custody, paternity, adoption, ex parte/orders of protection). Consistent with the basic principles Nathan Jones Law was founded on, Ernie purposely limits his practice areas to what he knows best and to what he has practiced in since graduating law school. Before entering into a partnership with Nathan Jones, Ernie honed his craft and specialty in these areas of law for 6 ½ years at one of the most highly regarded personal injury/trial firms in central Missouri. Since his admission to practice law in 2011, Ernie has represented individuals in both federal and state courts and has tried jury trials and negotiated settlements totaling millions of dollars.. SMALL-TOWN, COMMUNITY ROOTSRaised in a small town (Bunceton, Missouri), Ernie knows and has never forgotten the importance of community, watching out for and helping your neighbor, and hard work. With a father who worked two full-time jobs and a mother who worked a full time job while raising three kids, Ernie learned that you have to fight for the things that matter the most.After graduating from Bunceton High School in 2004, Ernie became the first “Ueligger” to ever attend college and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Missouri in 2008. After college, Ernie pursued his dream of a legal education at the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri, where he was awarded his Juris Doctorate in 2011.The combination of his love for people and hard work has not only led to significant results, but also close relationships with clients, both past and present, that is conducive to the attorney-client relationship and communication. Ernie’s number one priority is assisting individuals and making the community a safer and better place to live for our families and our communities.. PERSONALErnie is married to his high school crush, Nikki, and together, they raise their four children: Elijah, Hannah, Easton, and Emmitt. In his personal time, Ernie enjoys movie nights, park dates, and taking walks with his wife and kids. He also enjoys church league basketball and coaching his children in soccer, t-ball, and basketball. Having met his wife in high school, Ernie and his wife are raising their family right where they met in small town Missouri.

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.. After working as an attorney in Jackson, Mississippi, Attorney Tom Eller returned to his home state of South Carolina. Here, Eller continued his practice, focusing on personal injury as well as worker’s compensation. His experience in personal injury extends to cases which involve car accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, as well as preventable harm resulting from the negligence of others. His passion for helping clients facing a personal hardship is what drives him to fight for maximum compensation in each case. He understands the strains that personal injuries place on a person both mentally and physically and assures that he will stand by his clients every step of the way.. Before officially beginning his practice, Eller completed his undergraduate coursework at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Following undergraduate studies, Eller pursued and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi Law School in 2001. After law school, Tom followed his passion and became a lawyer at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in Columbia, South Carolina.

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.

Anthony grew up in Vienna, Illinois--located in Southern Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army out of high school and earned his Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and his Juris Doctor and MBA from University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana. Anthony is also a licensed foster/adoptive parent and currently resides in Millstadt, IL with his wife and four children.

Andrew Aun has been in practice since 1995, and is a co-founder of Aun & McKay Law Firm, established in 2004. He practices primarily in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, workers compensation and product defect, as well as consumer representation in commercial disputes.  Aun also has a thriving real estate practice, and represents both consumers and companies in real estate closings.. The American Society of Legal Advocates has recognized Andrew Aun as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of South Carolina for 2018 and 2019, and in March, 2018, Aun was selected by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers in South Carolina for 2018.   In May 2018, Aun was recognized as one of the Top Attorneys In North America by Whos Who in the Legal Profession.  In addition, Aun was recognized in 2018 as one of the Midlands Legal Elite by Columia Business Monthly Magazines Annual legal edition.  Just recently in 2019, Aun was recognized by the American Academy of Attorneys as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury as was also recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as distinguishing himself as being in the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of South CArolina.  Andy thanks these many orgnizations for these incredible distinctions, and more importantly thanks his clients over the last 23 years for the confidence and trust they have put in him. It is both humbling and appreciated.. Aun & McKay has offices located in both Columbia, Greenville (Mauldin) and Myrtle Beach and is expanding in the future to Orangeburg and Charleston.  With significant verdicts and settlements over the last 22 years, Aun & McKay's results speak for themselves.  So, if you are in need of a lawyer, who you hire matters.  Make Aun & McKay your first and only call.

Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia law firm serving clients throughout Howard County and the surrounding counties in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and veterans pension planning.. Since Mr. McDonald was admitted to the Maryland Bar, in addition to managing a successful law practice, he has served as a volunteer attorney with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and the Bar Association of Baltimore City – Senior Legal Services, where he has helped Maryland low-income seniors with their estate planning needs. Mr. McDonald currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Howard County Estate Planning Council. In 2018, Mr. McDonald, was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, Jr. to serve on the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Council.. While in law school, Mr. McDonald served as a student attorney with the Washtenaw County Public Defender Office and the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. At the Public Defender Office, Mr. McDonald advocated on behalf of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Additionally, Mr. McDonald represented low-income seniors with a wide range of civil matters during his tenure with the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. He also served as the court appointed guardianship reviewer for, the Circuit Court of Michigan for, Ingham County, Clinton County, and Eaton County. Mr. McDonald served as an Ambassador for the law school, mentoring newly-admitted first-year law students.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. McDonald served our nation as an Enlisted Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He also served for several years as a Federal Security Officer with the Department of Homeland Security where he trained new officers and mediated and resolved disputes regarding officer disciplinary action or officer-management matters. This breadth of experience helps Mr. McDonald deliver legal services and work with clients in a practical, goal-oriented manner.

Amy is the founding member of Providence Law Group, LLC.  Her practice provides an integrated approach to estate planning. She provides clients peace-of-mind, with planning to preserve their life-savings and family harmony for years to come. Amy is a graduate of the University of Maryland University College, The Johns Hopkins University – Carey Business School, and The University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating cum laude. She is a member of the Maryland Bar Association, The Howard County Bar Association, the Howard County Women's Bar Association and the prestigious American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, which has been recognized as a top legal source by Money Magazine and Suze Orman in her book, “9 Steps to Financial Freedom”. Amy grew up in Maryland and resides with her family in Columbia.

Although his law firm is located in Columbia, Missouri, Bogdan A. Susan has provided legal representation in matters that have attracted both state-wide and national attention. He has represented a wide array of individuals who have either been injured or accused of a crime, to include students, employees, and professionals. Because of his successful representation in DWI cases, clients have been able to continue with their education or advance in their professional field.. Bogdan A. Susan strongly believes that good people make mistakes and deserve the opportunity of a second chance. This is especially true when representing students, who make up a large part of the population in Columbia, Missouri. He understands how important it is to have a clean criminal record after graduation, when trying to enter the competitive job market. He works with his clients, not just for them.. If you have recently been charged with an alcohol related crime, you must act quickly to protect your right to drive, please contact Bogdan A. Susan to schedule a free consultation.

Allison has dedicated her career to leveling the playing field for those who have been hurt at work or injured by the negligence of others across the state of South Carolina.. Allison is a thought leader in her practice areas and has been a featured speaker by a number of groups including the South Carolina Bar, South Carolina Association of Justice, Injured Workers Advocates, and the National Business Institute. She is also a contributing author to the Law School for Non-Lawyers, The Briefcase Lawyer: Essential Information for Every Practitioner, and The Law of Workers Compensation in South Carolina, all publications of the South Carolina Bar.. Allison's dad is a preacher and her mom is a nurse. She has seen firsthand how compassionate and committed leadership can impact lives and she applies those core principals in the representation of her clients.. As a talented problem solver, Allison has been recognized on multiple occasions by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and the Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands for her work in personal injury and workers' compensation. She is also associated by other law firms for assistance with their complex/catastrophic injury claims.. Any results Allison or Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

After serving as a judicial clerk, practicing law for 21 years, and most recently serving for 18 years as a bank senior trust officer and general counsel, I am again practicing law, now with Shawn Snyder, a domestic relations and mediation specialist.  We practice as Parks Snyder, PLLC.  I practice in the areas of trusts and estates, domestic relations, and conflict resolution.  I have always felt that it is a high honor to be a lawyer, and I enjoy putting my legal skills and experience to work to benefit clients and to participate in the administration of justice.

After graduating USC Law School in 2005, Joel clerked for the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard, Jr. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. From 2006 on, Joel practiced at two small insurance defense firms, where he primarily represented governmental agencies in various state and federal claims. In September of 2020, Joel joined the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, LLC where he represents citizens who have been injured or harmed by corporations or government actors.. Joel enjoys the challenges that litigation presents but strives to maintain a level of professionalism and courtesy with his fellow lawyers, judges, clients and legal staff.. Joel is also a certified mediator in civil court in South Carolina. He would welcome the opportunity to assist parties in the resolution of their disputes.

After graduating from Winthrop College in 1985, Robert Masella went on to become a key member of the business world. It was here that he excelled substantially, rising to the role of a top producer at a Fortune 100 Company. After his success in the business world he went on to pursue a career in the practice of law, attending the University of South Carolina School. After graduating, he served the now Supreme Court of South Carolina Justice Kaye G. Hearn as a law clerk. He then went on to the Richland County Solicitor’s Office where handled prosecution cases for misdemeanors and felonies. He has now been practicing law for more than 20 years and has continued to develop his skill in this field. He is able to offer his clients exceptional representation in matters of personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal defense and family law. As a Columbia attorney with a comprehensive understanding of the law, he is able to work with clients faced with all types of situations. He reviews the details of their circumstances, speaks with them to get to know their hopes and gets started on a plan to find the solution they are looking for. When you are dealing with a legal matter, you need an attorney that you can trust to care about your case and to devote themselves to finding an outcome that works for your good. Wondering where to start? Fill out a case evaluation form on the site and someone can contact you.

Admitted to the SC Bar in 1998, after a successful military career as an Infantry Army officer.  I now limit my practice to providing Attorney Supervision to real estate transactions conducted by out of state title companies.  I supervise document preparation, some closings in the Columbia area, title searches, and disbursement and recording supervision.  I prepare title opinions and other documents such as mortgages, deeds,  etc.

Adam Dowling handles all types of Criminal cases, Felony and Misdemeanor, in State, Municipal and Federal Courts, including: Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Rape, Sodomy, Molestation, Sexual Assault, Arson, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Stealing, Embezzelment, Child Pornography/Internet Crimes, Child Abuse, Drug Crimes, DWI/DUI, White Collar Crimes, Weapons Crimes, Stalking/ Harassment, Domestic Violence, Animal Abuse, Bad Checks, MIP/ Fake ID, and all manner of Minor and Traffic Violations

A South Carolina native, Ryan K. Hicks is from the nearby town of Lexington. He began working with J. Lewis Cromer & Associates as an associate attorney in July 2013, after gaining several years of experience working for law firms in both South Carolina and Florida.. Ryan is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he received a B.A. in Political Science in 2009.. He went on to graduate with honors from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2012, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and recipient of the Governor’s Merit Scholarship. As a law student, Ryan completed his final semester as a visiting law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, Ryan clerked for a firm whose primary practice area included civil litigation and association representation. He has also gained invaluable experience in the areas of criminal defense, contract disputes, bankruptcy and tax, and probate matters.. Mr. Hicks’ current practice focuses on various legal claims, often involving employment, which are brought before both state and federal courts. He also works with clients on claims before the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and South Carolina Human Affairs Commission.. Admissions South Carolina State Courts  United States District Court for the District of South Carolina United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Memberships American Bar Association  South Carolina Bar Association Richland County Bar Association. Awards and Recognition2016 South Carolina Superlawyers - Rising Star Top Attorneys in South Carolina Rising Stars - Columbia Living Magazine, May 2016

A practice focused on business, government, public utilities, arbitration, and mediation. I regularly represent clients before the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

A native of Columbia, Charnell has spent his life around the Pontiac area of South Carolina. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree and his Juris Doctor law degree from the University of South Carolina. For over 30 years, Charnell has been representing personal injury victims in Columbia and surrounding communities.. Charnell is admitted to practice in all South Carolina state courts as well as the United States District Court for South Carolina and the United States Supreme Court. His personal injury practice includes representation of others in car and truck accidents, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, train accidents and more.. Born in Columbia in 1955, Charnell is the son of Octavia Jacobs Peake and the late Collie Peake, Jr. He has been married to Cindy Davis Peake since 1979, and they have two children, Josh and Amanda. Josh Peake is married to Jennifer Bessinger Peake, and they have two children, Cameran Nicole and Caley Anne. Amanda Peake Glover is married to Benji Walker Glover, and they have three children, Hope Micah, Reagan Faith and Caroline Brooke. Charnell attended Richland School District 2 schools, as did his wife and children, all of whom are graduates of Spring Valley High School.. Charnell and Cindy continue to be active in the community while also staying involved in various mission projects with local to global outreach. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time and is an avid Gamecock football fan.

A lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina, Joe holds both a B.S. (2009) and a J.D. (2013) from the University of South Carolina. While attending law school, Joe served as a law clerk at the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office; after graduation, he began working as an Assistant Solicitor for that Office, trying cases in both General Sessions and Magistrate’s Court. Subsequent to his tenure in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Joe went to work for the Richard A. Harpootlian law firm, joining a team of other experienced litigators. There, he worked at the federal and state court levels handling a variety of criminal and civil litigation cases.. Joe aggressively seeks justice for his clients and is a tireless student of the law, leaving no stone unturned in his research and understanding of relevant case law that he can bring to bear in defending criminal clients and achieving a successful outcome for those with civil claims. He takes pride in finding solutions to complex problems and is passionate in his quest for justice for every client.

A founder of Saunders & Schmieler Law Offices, Jeffrey Schmieler has practiced before the eyes of the Supreme Court and across multiple states and jurisdictions, garnering national attention. His success brought many awards and honors including the title of "Top Rated Lawyer" in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Virginia and the highest possible AV Preeminent rating on Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Schmieler is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law.

A former F-16 fighter pilot, Tally serves her clients with a special blend of tenacity, shrewdness, and creativity. As the firm’s senior female litigation partner, her broad experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex matters in the areas of aviation law, commercial and securities litigation, copyright litigation, qui tam and whistleblower lawsuits, civil and voting rights litigation, and unfair trade practices. Admitted to practice in D.C. and Maryland as well as South Carolina, she has represented clients in corporate defense/white collar criminal matters and internal investigations, and she handles appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. A magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University and the University of Virginia School of Law, Tally was the first female fighter pilot in the South Carolina Air National Guard and is a veteran of three combat tours over Iraq. She is based in our Columbia, SC office and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves.

A Columbia, South Carolina DUI lawyer at The Laubshire Law Firm has the competence, commitment, and aggression you need at this pivotal time in your life. When you come to this law office, you can rest assured in the representation you can receive because Attorney Michael Laubshire, Esq. has assisted numerous other individuals who are dealing with situations comparable to yours and is well equipped to take on your case and fight for your rights and privileges. It is of great importance that you are supported by a lawyer who is not only knowledgeable and educated, but also competent and skilled. Attorney Laubshire meets that description. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Berklee College and his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina-School of Law. He has a membership with several well-known organizations, such as the American Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association. What’s more, Attorney Laubshire has been admitted to the South Carolina State Bar, the United States District for the District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He gained invaluable experience working in the 10th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office as a former prosecutor, the SCDC Office of General Counsel as a staff attorney, and the Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff. Attorney Laubshire has dealt with a wide variety of DUI cases, and he is prepared to take on your case and support you today. He also has experience with family law and personal injury law, if you are dealing with such complications. You can rest assured in the representation you can receive when you contact this law office without delay and begin down the pathway to a brighter future.