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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 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.

Experienced Wrongful Death attorney serving clients in Columbia and surrounding areas.