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In my thirty years of practicing law, I have always tried to give my clients superior representation at a fair price. I can not guarantee results, but I can guarantee that I will fight for you to the best of my ability. If necessary, I will get down in the foxhole with you. If you are fighting the government in a criminal case, I will do my best to see that you prevail.

In 2008 I graduated from the University of Miami's School of Law and immediately moved to South Carolina to practice criminal law.  Within my first two years of practice I argued before the Supreme Court of South Carolina and helped to change the law in South Carolina to the benefit of my clients.  After an additional five years of practice with larger firms and many more cases, I decided to open the Truluck Law Firm.  I am at all times committed to the practice of law and it is my goal to provide responsive representation to keep my client's informed of their options throughout the legal process.

In 1998, the South Carolina Supreme Court certified me as a specialist in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law. I have extensive experience representing creditors, debtors, and trustees in bankruptcy and in representing litigants in the State and Federal Courts of South Carolina. I seek to bring all of the tools of an attorney to problem solving. Through negotiation, mediation, litigation, and possibly bankruptcy, I strive to always accomplish the clients goals in as cost efficient and cost effective manner possible.

If you're looking for a reliable and experienced real estate closing attorney in South Carolina, you've come the right place. Our attorneys have over half a century of combined experience in practicing real estate law and have handled tens of thousands of real estate closings during that time.. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned investor, or a seller who wants your own representation for your sale, the attorneys at Boger & Peters can guide you through the closing process and make sure your interests are being protected. We offer personalized legal representation, competitive fees, and flexible scheduling options.

If you have suffered a serious injury through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for your economic losses as well as compensation for your pain and suffering. You will need the help of an experienced attorney to guide you through the settlement process to assure that you collect what you deserve. Sometimes, the person or people responsible for your injury will not reasonably offer to compensate your losses. In those situations, you will need to make sure your attorney is willing to take your case to trial and fight for you. I am trial tested and willing to see your case through to the end.

I've been with Portner & Shure since 2013.  Prior to joining the firm, I served as law clerk to the Hon. Timothy J. Martin of the Baltimore County Circuit Court. I graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2012.  While in law school, I served as an Articles Editor for the University of Maryland Law Review, editing scholarly articles for publication.  Since joining Portner & Shure, I have successfully tried cases in the following areas: personal injury, workers compensation, criminal, and traffic related offenses.

I was born in St. Louis County, raised in Sullivan, and have lived in Columbia since 2001 when I began attending Mizzou.  In addition to Boone, Cole, and surrounding counties, I am very open to taking criminal and traffic cases in and around Franklin County.  I will also take certain types of cases throughout the state.. I am a big sports fan.  My favorites are Boxing, Baseball, and Football, as well as Hockey.  My teams are the Cards, Rams, and Blues, as well as Mizzou.  I never miss a game of any of these teams, nor a boxing match on TV.  I am also working on becoming a boxing judge.. I also like to keep myself updated on politics, and enjoy learning about family history and history in general.. I attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, and sometimes also the St. Thomas More Newman Center on campus.. I speak German a little, and Spanish a VERY little.. My favorite movies include Braveheart, Anchorman, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Rob Roy, and Rocky (all except 5).  My favorite muscians/bands include George Strait, Breaking Benjamin, Johnny Cash, Seether, Three Days Grace, The Offspring, Garth Brooks, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

I was born and raised in the small town of Plattsburg, Missouri, about 30 miles north of Kansas City. My father, Paul T. Luckenbill, was the first medical doctor to establish a practice in Clinton County, Missouri, making house calls and delivering about 50 babies a year for many years. It was from Dr. Luckenbill's example that I learned several life lessons, including the value of hard work, a strong work ethic, and a deep desire to be an indeprendent business owner.. In 1983, I received my B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. I continued my education at the Univeristy of Missouri by receiving my M.B.A with an emphasis in Finance. Finally, I received my J.D. in 1987 from the University of Missouri School of Law.. I am currently an attorney at Law & Investment Advisor at the Luckenbill Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, MO. I also facilitate courses in Economics and Finance with William Woods University, University of Missouri and Columbia College.

I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, the fourth of six children in my close-knit family. My father was a highly respected attorney who instilled in me a desire to fight injustice and to help those who are less privileged.. My law practice is focused on representing individuals and I have extensive experience in state and federal courts. I primarily handle claims for plaintiffs and claimants in cases involving personal injury; workers’ compensation and job-related injuries; wrongful death; nursing home negligence; and truck, automobile, bike and boat accidents. I also represent defendants charged with mostly non-violent, traffic and white collar crimes.

I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.. In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.. I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.. I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.

I represent clients in family law cases and divorce matters throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. My services range from amicable separations, to child custody matters, to high-conflict divorce litigation. I often handle cases with complex financial issues.

I provide legal services to small businesses, professionals, and individuals in the greater DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia; Montgomery and Howard Counties, Maryland; and Northern Virginia). I can help you with every legal facet of your business from formation to developing your exit strategy. Thanks to my decades of business, taxation, and estate planning experience, together we can develop a plan that allows you to focus on growing your business while I focus on the legal issues that will impact your business today, and in the future.

I manage the Estate and Trust Administration practice group at Elville and Associates, P.C. I also assist clients with estate planning and elder law matters, with an emphasis on special needs planning, including handling claims for Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, at every level of appeal, including representation before the U.S. District Court of Maryland. I have a wealth of experience in addressing the unique needs of individuals and families as the navigate through the disability process.

I joined McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates in 1994 and now hold the role of managing shareholder. I work primarily in the  Columbia office and practice in the areas of automobile accidents, workers' compensation, wrongful death, premises liability and all forms of personal injury.  I received my B.A. degree from Virginia Tech in 1989 and my law degree from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law in 1994. I was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1994 and the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, in 1995. I have served as an adjunct professor in the paralegal training program at Orangeburg/Calhoun Technical College as well as a member of their Advisory Board for Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice.. I am a member of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Education Association, South Carolina Association of Justice, and Injured Workers Advocates.   I am also a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and its Torts and Insurance Practice sections, a member of the Richland County Bar Association and the former co-chair of the Richland County Young Lawyers Division.. I am proud to have represented thousands of injured South Carolinians and help them through what is often a difficult and painful time in their lives.  If we can ever be of service to you or a loved one, please call us – It won’t cost you anything to see if we can help.. Any result our firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

I joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Prior to joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, I worked for over 6 years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, I focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past 6 years, I have successfully defended every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. I have also successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and am licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.. During my tenure as a public defender, I was selected to attend the National Forensic College. This College is an invitation-only program designed to instruct supervisors, trainers, and experienced litigators who will become forensic science experts in their jurisdictions. The College is hosted on an annual basis by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Cardoza School of Law in Manhattan, New York.. Additionally, I was selected to attend the Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC). The Trial Practice Institute is the preeminent hands-on trial skills training program in the United States. The Institute lasts two weeks and is held annually in July. I also completed John E. Reid & Associates advanced interview and interrogation course. The course is devoted to providing advanced instruction on the Reid Technique. The Reid Technique is a controversial set of tactics that are widely used by law enforcement agencies when attempting to extract confessions from suspects and persons of interest.. I was raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I received my undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston in 2009, and my law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2012. During law school, I worked in a plaintiff’s firm which focused on personal injury and disability claims, the Capital Trial Division of the Commission on Indigent Defense, and the Ninth Circuit Public Defender in Charleston County.

I have represented many consumers, including individuals and families, in BANKRUPTCY, CIVIL LITIGATION, PERSONAL INJURY, DWI/DUI AND OTHER LEGAL AREAS.. I have been practicing law since 1996.  Prior to my legal career  I was a network administrator.  I started out in criminal prosecution and moved to a general civil practice which specialized in bankruptcy, real estate, collections, personal injury and other legal areas.  I started representing consumers and businesses in bankruptcy, debt and consumer law cases.  During my career, I have represented small, medium size and large companies (including fortune 100) in contracts, acquisitions, software licensing,government contracts, litigation, negotiations, employment law, etc.

I have been with the firm Wolaver Carter & Heffington since February 2015.  I began my legal career in 1998 with the law firm of Hardin, Parkes & Kettering, PLLC, which later became Hardin, Parkes, Kelley & Carter, PLLC when I became a partner in 2007.  I primarily practice in the areas of personal injury law, business law, contract law complex civil litigation and wills and estate law.  I also serve as the city attorney for Spring Hill, Tennessee.. I received my doctorate of jurisprudence from the University of Florida College of Law in May 1999, achieving both honors and high honors in my course work.  While at the University of Florida, I earned my pro bono certificate for my work with the Alachua County Teen Court.. Prior to attaining my law degree, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Idaho in Political Science and Spanish and graduated magna cum laude.  I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Golden Key Honor Societies among others.  I also studied at the University of Tennessee as well as the Centro De Estudios Interamericanos in Cuenca, Ecuador.. Since beginning my practice, I have been involved in both the Maury County and Tennessee bar associations.  Locally, I re-established the young lawyers division of the Maury County Bar Association in 2000 and served as president of same from 2000 to 2003.  Statewide, I served as the District 11 Representative to the Tennessee Young Lawyers Division from June 2002 to June 2004 and June 2007 to June 2009, and the Middle Tennessee Governor from June 2004 to June 2007.  I have also served as the District 6 Governor for the Tennessee Bar Association from 2006 to 2012.  In addition, I was the secretary of the Teen Youth Court Advisory Board under the auspices of the Tennessee Legal Community Foundation from January 2002 to 2005.  I also graduated from the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2005.  In June 2010,  I was inducted as a fellow of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.  Since 2011, I have chaired the local annual fundraising campaign for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.  I sat on the coordinating committee for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Informed Voters Project.. I have also been involved in other volunteer activities, such as the Maury County CASA organization, of which I was the organization’s first President and an active Board member, the University of Florida Alumni Mentor Program, and the Tennessee High School Mock Trial Program.  I am a graduate from the Leadership Maury Program.  Recently, I helped lead the charge to save the local YMCA facility, which became The Wellness and Aquatics Complex, Inc.  I also currently serve as the President for the Columbia Soccer Association and am on the Board of Directors for the Maury County United Way.  I am actively engaged in supporting local and community initiatives such as the Muletown Music Festival, Arts in Action and People’s Table among other things.. I am the proud parent of two daughters, Grace and Portia.  My daughters and I reside in Columbia, Tennessee.  I enjoy coaching swim team and soccer in my free time as well as racing in the sport of triathlon, having competed in the infamous Escape from Alcatraz Race in 2011.

I have been practicing law with the Finkel Law Firm for 20 years. Before that I practiced in Atlanta Georgia. In my practice I have handled a wide variety of matters. Currently I focus on business litigation and litigation involving construction defects and construction disputes. I represent homeowners, contractors, suppliers, homeowners’ associations and subcontractors. As I was previously a general contractor, I have an understanding of the construction industry from both a legal and hands on position. I strive to give each client quality representation and maintain good client communication.

I handle cases across Maryland involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, child support, custody and child support modifications, domestic violence, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. I have resolved such domestic cases for my clients via negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Along with being collaboratively trained, I am also trained to serve as an attorney appointed to represent children in high conflict family matters.. I recognize that my clients are often at a very emotionally and/or financially challenging time in their lives. Each client and each case deserve time, attention and an understanding of the unique family dynamics at issue. I am passionate about clients finding resolutions without the need for costly litigation, which includes assisting my clients with children find child-centered resolutions outside of the courtroom. However, if contested litigation is necessary, I have significant courtroom and litigation experience, and I will zealously represent my clients in court during all stages of the litigation process.. I am the proud owner of a Frenchton puppy named Sammy, a CrossFit Level One Coach, an avid reader, and a huge sports fan.

I grew up on the Caribbean island of Nevis, so as an immigrant myself I understand the complexities  involved with the immigration process.. I studied law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and enjoy working with clients from throughout the world to resolve family immigration law issues, humanitarian issues including asylum and NACARA  and business immigration issues like H1B applications.

I enjoy excellent analytical and strategic planning skills, along with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ultimately, my objective is to attain increasingly responsible executive-level positions that allow me to use my legal background to set a tone of fairness, to create an atmosphere that encourages diversity of thought, and to bring quality service-oriented leadership to any organization with which I am affiliated.Specialties: Litigation, General Law, Administrative Law, Labor & Employment, Civil Rights, Disclosure, Ethics, Torts.

I decided to go to Law School after having been a Tennessee State Park Ranger for 10 years. This decision was made, in part, because of a desire to advocate for persons in court instead of being the reason they were there (enforcement of the law).

I concentrate my practice in representing individuals who have been wronged by their employers. I help employees pursue claims of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, FMLA, ADA, and other employment claims. I also help individuals pursue civil rights claims against a variety of entities.

I began my career in the legal services industry in 1983. For over forty years, I have focused on civil litigation. Since 1997, my primary interest has been personal injury litigation. Since 2000, my focus has been on medical malpractice litigation, representing injured patients. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan in 1985. I graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1988. I have received various professional accolades over the years, including South Carolina Super Lawyers (Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice 2009-2013 and 2015-2025), National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer Award (2015-2019), National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney Award (2014), and American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award (2009-2014). I am a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Past Member of the American Judicature Society, the American Association for Justice (President's Club), and the South Carolina Association for Justice.

I became a lawyer to help people who have been injured. The only thing worse than a legal problem is a medical problem, and my highest goal is to help my clients obtain the best medical care available in the state of South Carolina. My next goal is to do everything possible to help my clients obtain all of the other benefits they may be entitled to, such as financial compensation, future medical care benefits, and other entitlements.. My wife is a Spanish instructor at the University of South Carolina. We have two young children, and three dogs. We live in West Columbia, South Carolina.