Top Products Liability Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

Robert Goings has a reputation as a fearless courtroom trial attorney.  As a highly rated attorney, he practices workers compensation, personal injury and wrongful death, “bad faith” insurance claims, defective products, civil litigation in the areas of business torts, employment law, healthcare, defective products, professional malpractice, civil rights and constitutional law.  Robert is a natural leader and a strong courtroom advocate.. This attorney handles the following matters:. Disclaimer:   Any endorsement, testimonial, or review contained on this attorney's profile is not intended to create any expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client's case.  This attorney's profile is not intended to compare one lawyer’s services with other lawyers’ services.  Any result 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.

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.

I was born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina.  After graduating in 1969 with a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, I went to the University of South Carolina School of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate Degree in 1973.  After graduation from law school, I formed the partnership of Hunter & McWhirter with James Earl Hunter.  Hunter & McWhirter was a general practice law firm with an emphasis on personal injury law.  That same year I was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the State of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and, later, was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. In 1977, I was elected by the Lexington County Bar Association to the position of Public Defender for Lexington County.  The office was formed for the purpose of providing legal representation to indigent criminal defendants, and I held that position for fourteen years.. While working part-time as Public Defender for Lexington County, I continued to build our law practice, and in 1986, formed the firm which became McWhirter & Associates.  At that time, our practice focused on the various areas of personal injury law, including workers' compensation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability and products liability.  In 1988, we expanded the firm to include an office in Columbia, South Carolina.  Since then, we have added offices in Orangeburg, Sumter, Newberry, Camden and Aiken.. We continue to strive to give the very best legal service to the thousands of clients we have been honored to serve over the past 40 years.. 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 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.

Hello;. I am in my mid 50's, happily married for over 30 years, with two adult children. I have been practicing law in Columbia and all across the State of Missouri for over 20 years. I had a real life and career before entering the practice of law. My prior work experiences included acting as a Sales Representative and Territory Manager, short run Trucking, welding, security for a bar and many other excellent opportunities to learn about life.. My law practice included cases in front of Juries and Judges, administrative hearing panels, mediations, Municipal Court, State Court, Federal Court, the Missouri Courts of Appeal, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have handled simple traffic matters, complex divorces, Medical Malpractice claims, professional licensing issues for clients, Pharmaceutical products liability, auto crashes, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death cases.  I have handled nearly every type of State level case possible. Those experiences and my life experience help me to work with my clients, to assist them in complex situations, to negotiate firmly and fairly with the other side. My litigation experience lets the other side know I will go to trial if they will not be fair.. Recently, I have shifted my caseload to limit my practice to three areas. First, cases involving fraud committed against State and Federal Governments. I am working on several such cases now, and in 2012, I was successful with a high level False Claims Act case, assisting the Federal Government with recovery of over $150,000, for a case involving Mortgage Fraud. I also represented a whistleblower in a medical fraud case where I recovered @$15,000, for the Federal Government and the state of Missouri. I am in the process of closing another case where the whistleblower I represented recovered @$4,000, for the Federal Government.  Second, I am also handling small business matters, including litigation.  Third, I am commencing my practice as a Mediator Neutral. My life experiences and courtroom experiences will be of great assistance to both sides of civil mediations. I have also completed significant training at the University of Missouri for mediators. I have participated in many mediations.. My experiences help me every day identify with clients, all the way from business owners to the regular folks who need some help. My firm is dedicated to helping people whenever possible. If you need help with a legal problem, I'd appreciate your call.. Thanks,. Finley D. Gibbs

Ellen's 20-year career at Collins & Lacy has involved more than 1,000 cases.  She practices in workers' compensation, is a certified circuit court mediator and also has experience in general litigation and professional liability. She has argued cases to the Full Workers’ Compensation Commission, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.  Ellen is a native of Cayce, S.C. and received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  She has been repeatedly named one of the Best Lawyers in America©, and her reputation has earned her a BV Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Christian E. Boesl was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, but after marrying a local Columbia girl, he quickly became a South Carolinian. Christian is a 1999 graduate of Brigham Young University and a 2003 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law where he was a Moot Court Champion, on the National Moot Court Team, and served as an Honor Council Justice.. Prior to joining the Goings Law Firm, LLC, Christian was a shareholder and member of the management committee at Collins & Lacy, P.C. where he concentrated his practice on employment law and workers’ compensation. He chaired both the employment law and workers’ compensation practice group. Realizing he had a greater desire to represent individuals and those who were injured on the job, Christian joined, Of Counsel, with the Goings Law Firm to manage the firm’s expanding workers compensation practice.. Practicing law for a large defense firm for 14 years gave him extensive experience in trying cases for insurance companies, corporations and small businesses. This proven record allows Christian to be an effective advocate for injured workers and his clients. He knows how these companies operate and what it takes to get the best result for his clients.. Christian’s passion for the law comes from regularly representing clients before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, in Federal Court, State Court, before the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition to advocating for individuals before the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission, Christian is also a certified workers compensation and circuit court mediator.. Christian’s reputation has earned him an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and he is honored by being included in the prestigious Best Lawyer’s list. Additionally, he is also a South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star. There are no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state named to the Rising Star list. He has regularly presented CLEs and spoken around the state on workers’ compensation and employment law topics.. Christian is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Richland County Bar Association, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He holds a Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification, approved Circuit Court Mediator. He is also a charter representative for the Boy Scouts of America and an active member and serves as the current bishop of the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. Christian’s greatest achievement and most important part of his life is his family. He is married to Emily Boesl, and they are the parents of four children, ages 5 to 16. In his time away from work, you will find him sideline coaching for his boys on the soccer field, watching his daughter’s vocal/theatre productions and cross country meets, and working around the house with his family.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.