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My name is Lacey Thompson, and I am a criminal defense attorney in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina.  I started my career in criminal defense at the Frederick Law Office, and I have been hooked since my first day.  I never wanted to practice criminal defense, but as the saying goes, tell God your plans and He’ll laugh.  While it was not what I originally wanted to do, it was where I ended up, and I am so glad I did.  I get to help people every day I come into the office.  Now, I can’t imagine doing anything else, and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.  While this job can often be a struggle with what criminal defense attorneys face, those clients that I have helped and are helping make it worth it.. Any result that Lacey Thomspon achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

My legal practice focuses primarily in the area of labor and employment matters. While most of my clients are based inteh greater Baltimore area, I have worked with labor clients that have a national presence.. Employment Claims Representation:  I represent individuals in employment law related matters such as unpaid wages, FMLA violations, unlawful discrimination and retaliation, wrongful discharge and unemployment.. Labor Union Representation:  I have worked with both private and public sector unions.  In particular I have assisted with unon negotiation, grievance handling and arbitration, and internal union governance.. Alternative Dispute Resolution:  I have an interest in alternative dispute resolution.  I have worked with Federal Mediators during labor negotiations as union-side counsel, attended mediation at the EEOC and MCHR to assist and counsel clients during the process, and I have served as a volunteer mediator for the Community Mediation program.  In addition, I am the chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Dispute Resolution Committee for the 2011-2012 bar year.

My goals are (1) to provide existing and new clients with prompt, high quality legal representation in my areas of expertise at a reasonable fee, and (2) to fulfill my role as a managing partner of our law firm by maintaining and building on our firm's excellent reputation in the legal community.

My Civil Defense practice is concentrated on providing excellent, responsive and cost effective defense of civil claims.  My Mediation practice utilizes our excellent conference room facilities and convenient location to serve mediation needs of various parties.   After over 25 years as an Army Aviator and retired Colonel, I will use my leadership abilities  to guide litigants through the demanding aspects of Civil Litigation in both our State and Federal District Courts.

Ms. Monroy is an attorney with more than 10 years of legal experience, she is a graduate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., she is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, the state of Maryland, and the US District Court of Maryland.  She is also a licensed attorney in Colombia (S.A) where she worked for the Labor Department.  Mrs. Monroy is a former Maryland Legal Aid Attorney, she is a professional that cares about her clients legal problems and wll fight for their rights.  Mrs. Monroy has experience in the areas of landlord/tenant Law, Consumer bankruptcy and Immigration Law.  Mrs. Monroy is fluent in Spanish and is commited to help the Hispanic community in the Baltimore/Washington area.  She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Maryland State Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

Ms. Bayoumi has been representing family law clients since 2015.. Gauri Bayoumi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The George Washington University in May 2011. Ms. Bayoumi graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with her J.D. and a concentration in family law in May 2015.. While in law school, Ms. Bayoumi offered mediation services and limited representation to clients as a Maryland Rule 16 Student Attorney with the University of Baltimore Mediation Clinic for Families. Ms. Bayoumi has completed 40 hours of mediation training as prescribed by the Maryland Rules of Procedure, as well as an additional 20 hours, which qualifies her to mediate child access cases.. After being admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2015, Ms. Bayoumi focused her legal career in family law. Ms. Bayoumi is collaboratively trained and certified to represent children in custody and divorce cases. Her practice covers all areas of domestic and family law, including, but not limited to, divorce litigation, alimony, protecting and dividing marital assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation settlement agreements, child custody, and child support matters. Ms. Bayoumi also practices estate planning, such as preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Healthcare Directives. Ms. Bayoumi was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2019-2025.

Mr. Sung represents individuals and companies in a broad array of complex litigation matters including insurance recovery, collection, personal injury, legal and medical malpractice, breach of contract, and construction. In addition, Mr. Sung advises clients in all aspects of business and commercial transactions, and represents both sellers and buyers in business purchase settlements for various types of businesses. Mr. Sung began his legal practice in 2001 in the Washington, D.C. office of DLA Piper. As an associate in DLA Piper’s commercial litigation group, Mr. Sung represented nationwide franchise companies and automobile companies in various complex commercial litigation cases. Mr. Sung also represented major pharmaceutical companies in conducting internal investigations and defending investigations conducted by the Department of Justice.In 2007, Mr. Sung joined the Washington, D.C. office Gilbert Randolph, LLP. Mr. Sung specialized in insurance recovery litigation, representing various trusts formed pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code in coverage litigation against insurance companies. In addition, Mr. Sung represented a class of plaintiffs in a landmark class action lawsuit brought against major title insurance companies for the recovery of title insurance premium overcharges. Mr. Sung currently serves as the President of the Korean American Community Association of Howard County. In that capacity, Mr. Sung represents the interest of Korean residents of Howard County before the Office of the County Executive. Mr. Sung also serves as a Commissioner on the Howard County Ethics Commission.

Mr. Shealey attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a BA in 2001. After finishing his undergraduate work and exploring what career paths excited him the most, Brian chose to study law in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from New England Law in 2007. Mr. Shealey worked for 5 years at the Richland County Public Defender’s Office before establishing the Shealey Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Shealey has spent the majority of his legal career defending the most violent charges, including clients charged with murder, armed robbery, rape and burglary. Throughout his career, Mr. Shealey has achieved an impressive number of acquittals at trial, but he always attempts to use his courtroom success in an effort to shield future clients from the risks of trial by getting favorable results before ever entering a courtroom. The time spent fighting for his client’s rights in trial has given him a unique set of experiences that he enjoys putting to work for all of his clients in his every day practice. Mr. Shealey is admitted to practice in all South Carolina State and Federal Courts.

Mr. Milling handles civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, white collar criminal defense and appeals in all South Carolina state and federal courts. He is a former criminal prosecutor and is a CJA Panel attorney for the District of South Carolina and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Milling is a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, DC Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Mitterand Jean-Francois is the founder and presiding attorney of the Lincoln Law Group, LLC. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and is the proud recipient of the prestigious William P. Cunningham Award for exceptional achievement and service. His achievement followed a highly decorated military career and service to the business community as an accountant and auditor. He previously earned a Master of Science degree in accounting from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in international business from Strayer University, the latter achieved during his military service.. His legal expertise includes a background in trial advocacy, Family Law, Tax Law, and Personal Injuries. He represented families with complex divorce and child custody matters. With the most sought-after background in Tax Law, he has represented clients with tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and the Office of the Controller of Maryland. In addition, he possesses a wide-ranging background in fighting for personal injury victims. He is well versed in strategic business structuring for proper financial and tax reporting for new and existing companies. His financial and tax experience stems from his past service as a staff auditor for the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor and senior accountant for national specialty cheese manufacturer Schuman Cheese, formerly Arthur Schuman, Inc.

Mission statement:. The mission of Collins Law Office is to advise individuals and small or medium businesses with high caliber legal services in a forum characterized by flexibility, assertive representation and personal service. We leverage all available technologies and a modern business model to ensure value and affordability. Margaret "Meg" Collins has been licensed since 1997 and has experience in many areas of practice with a strong emphasis on B2B, local government and technology firm representation.

Mike has spent his whole life in the Mid-Missouri area and lives with his wife, Caitlin, in Columbia.  At the Law Office of Mike Campbell, Mike devotes his entire practice to litigation. Mike focuses on representing those individuals who have been seriously injured and those who are facing criminal prosecution.  Outside of his practice, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a number of community organizations, including the Missouri Symphony Society, Phoenix Health Programs, and the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 207.

Michael Jeffcoat, the visionary behind The Jeffcoat Firm Injury Lawyers, commenced his legal career after earning a B.A. in Political Economy and Philosophy from Wofford College in 1994. Following this, he pursued a Juris Doctor degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1997. During law school, Jeffcoat honed his skills through participation in Moot Court and clerkships in U.S. Attorney's Offices in Columbia and Seattle, as well as the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.. Although he initially defended corporations in environmental regulatory matters at a prominent Columbia law firm, Jeffcoat's passion for advocating for the injured led him to establish his plaintiff's personal injury practice in 1999. What began as a solo venture has transformed into The Jeffcoat Firm, a distinguished law firm in Columbia, SC, that has recovered millions for clients.. Jeffcoat's transition from defending corporations to championing the rights of the injured reflects a commitment to justice. The firm's growth, marked by the addition of talented lawyers and a widening scope, speaks to The Jeffcoat Firm's unwavering dedication to clients and its impressive track record in securing favorable outcomes. Michael Jeffcoat's journey underscores not only his evolution as a plaintiff's lawyer but also the enduring pursuit of justice for those harmed by the negligence of others.

Michael Davidson is originally from Mooresville, North Carolina, where he graduated from Mooresville Senior High School. Michael attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Upon graduation, Michael joined Teach for America, where he taught kindergarten and first grade at a Title I school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.. After three years of teaching, Michael attended the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Michael served as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Intern at NC Legal Aid and was an intern at SC Legal Services. Michael also worked at the UNC Civil Legal Clinic his entire third year of law school.. Prior to joining White & Story, LLC, Michael spent two years as an Assistant Attorney General where he handled post-conviction relief matters. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his rescued Miniature Schnauzer, Onyx, gardening, and traveling to new places.

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship.  After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at that law firm.. Melinda has extensive experience advocating for clients in the family courts who were victims of domestic violence.  Melinda has received specialized training from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) on domestic violence and custody cases.  She has handled simple and uncontested matters as well as high conflict cases.  She has helped clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, birth certificate issues and separation agreements.. Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has mediated many custody and divorce cases with simple and complex issues. Melinda is most proud of the complex work she did on an international parental kidnapping case which resulted in the federal court ordering that the child be returned to Melinda's client.  She has also represented clients at the South Carolina Court of Appeals.. Melinda is a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina.  She has served as the chairman of the Richland County Bar’s Public Interest Committee.  She was elected as a Legal Elite in family law in 2020 and 2021.. Note: Any results the endorsed lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Meetesh Patel is the founder and managing attorney of Consilium Law. He has been practicing business law in the Baltimore/Washington, DC metro area since 2001.. Meetesh utilizes his 19 plus years of experience as an entrepreneur with technology-enabled start-up experience to counsel small business and corporate clients on corporate and business law matters such as business formation and structuring, contract drafting, drafting and negotiating technology transfer and licensing agreements, trademark and copyright protection, employment agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and reviewing and drafting private placement documentation for financings, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions and other related matters.. As an entrepreneur, Meetesh has more than 18 years of technology-enabled, start-up experience. Among his achievements, he is credited with leading development of the world’s first-of-a-kind technology capable of generating electricity on see-through glass windows, leading the invention and prototyping of novel roadway-embedded systems for generating electricity from the movement of vehicles and leading the development and commercialization of game changing, environmentally friendly, nanotechnology-based water treatment and purification systems. Under Meetesh’s leadership, each of these companies established strategic plans, built engineering teams, bolstered their public images, gained investor confidence, raised seed capital, monetized intellectual property and formed strategic partnerships to help reach markets and realize accelerated growth.. Meetesh represents clients in a broad range of industries including information technology, software development, venture capital, scientific research and development, medicine, banking, management consulting, hospitality, real estate development, import-export, professional sports, and the arts.. In addition to his legal practice, Meetesh currently serves as managing director of Strategic Edge, a strategic consulting and venture advisory focused on helping early stage ventures in developing successful strategies for commercializing their products and services.. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from American University’s Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of Maryland College Park. Meetesh is a licensed member of the Maryland State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar.

Matthew's practice focuses on civil litigation, and he has participated in cases involving shareholder and minority owner oppression, consumer protection, voting rights and election protests, commercial and real estate law, copyright infringement, insurance bad faith, employment law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product's liability. His experience includes jury trials, bench trials, agency hearings and contested cases, preliminary motions and injunctions, dispositive motions, class action certification determinations, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. Matthew is based in our Columbia, SC office.

Mark is a trial lawyer who handles all aspects of personal injury claims including but not limited to car accidents, trucking and tractor trailer accidents, slip/fall claims, trip/fall claims, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, negligent security, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death and medical malpractice.  Mark is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and in Florida.. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, I am here to fight for you and get you the compensation that you deserve. Justice begins here.

Marjorie Lewis graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1994 where she was a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the Construction, Real Estate and Employment Law Sections of the Missouri Bar and is a member of the Boone County Bar Association (President 2016-2017).  Marjorie provides representation in construction, real estate, employment, business, land use and other matters and acts as general counsel for various businesses. She has successfully represented clients in federal and state court litigation matters, including acting as lead counsel during trial and in subsequent appeals. She further represents clients in front of the City Council, Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. She is a licensed real estate broker and has been a speaker on employment and real estate issues.

Malia Parnell is an unwavering advocate for Missouri families and injury victims, guiding them through the challenging personal issues they face and protecting them through strategic and ethical legal strategies. She approaches every family law and personal injury case with a genuine concern and dedication for the best interests of her clients, whether they have suffered in a car accident or have children caught in the middle of a divorce.

Madelyn practices Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, and Civil Litigation throughout South Carolina, including Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Orangeburg, and Rock Hill.. 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.

Luke Shealey graduated from The University of South Carolina with a B.A. in 2001. After clerking for two years at a major Columbia law firm Luke decided to pursue the practice of law. Mr. Shealey graduated law school in Boston, Massachusetts from the New England School of law. While there he was elected to the Student Bar Association and invited to write for one of the school’s several journals.. In 2006 Luke moved back to Columbia, SC and began working as an Assistant Public Defender, where he would diligently represent indigent clients on criminal cases for almost seven years. Mr. Shealey was a tireless advocate for his clients, and for the majority of his time as a public defender he represented only the most serious crimes. Mr. Shealey has taken countless cases to trial with exceptional results, earning an uncanny amount of not guilty verdicts to include murder, all levels of assault, domestic violence, kidnapping and driving under the influence cases. Luke was a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA in 2008, and in 2012 he taught trial advocacy to the inaugural class of the South Carolina Defense College. In 2013 Mr. Shealey was appointed to his first death penalty case. He and the other team members were tasked with literally trying to save this man from execution by the State of South Carolina. In 2015 Mr. Shealey and the other members of the team were able to secure a life sentence for their client. Mr. Shealey has trained in the Colorado Method of Captial Voir Dire at the Colorado School of Law and also in death penalty defense at the Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Shealey is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and active within his community. Mr. Shealey strives to provide powerful representation, and his vast courtroom experience allows him to achieve maximum results for his clients.. Mr. Shealey is admitted to practice in all South Carolina State and Federal Courts.

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Landon Miller focuses his practice in the fields of DWI defense, alcohol and drug offenses, traffic violations, general criminal defense matters, and personal injury matters. Landon grew up in Raymore, Missouri, and understands the unique dynamic of Missouri. After graduating Ray-Pec high school, Landon joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves. While in the Marine Corps, Landon recieved a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College. He went on to the University of Missouri School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Landon became rule 13 certified and practiced as an assistant prosecutor in Cass County. Landon also competed on the law school mock trial teams with such success that the law school asked that he coach the future teams. In his first year of coaching, his team won the TYLA regional competition and advanced to the the national competition. He is currently an active member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Landon has handled over a hundreds of cases and strives for the best possible result for his clients in every case. When he is not able to secure a dismissal or favorable outcome through negotiation, Landon is not afraid to take the fight into the courtroom. Landon's prior experience working for the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and coaching at the law school has provided him with a thorough understanding of both sides of a case allowing a more comprehensive approach to each case he evaluates.

Kerri is a personal injury attorney who focuses her practice on automobile wrecks, wrecks involving tractor trailers, nursing home negligence and abuse, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. She has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients. Born and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina, Kerri attended the University of South Carolina for her undergraduate and law degree where she graduated cum laude both times. Upon graduating from law school, Kerri was a staff attorney for the South Carolina Court of Appeals. She then spent six years on the defense side of personal injury litigation defending large corporations and businesses. During that time, she learned the complex process of how insurance companies adjust claims and value cases, which she now uses to the advantage of her clients.