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Jordan concentrates his practice in real estate matters, including real estate transactions, title issue resolution, contract review and drafting, and related business matters, such as LLC formation.. Jordan is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Finance and Real Estate and a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Jordan served as a Staff Member for the Real Property Trust and Estate Law Journal, founded and became President of the Real Estate Law Society, served on the Graduate Student Finance Committee, was a Student Attorney for the Non-Profit Organizations Clinic, and received CALI awards in Real Estate Transactions, Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Evidence, and Liberty Seminar. Jordan served as a Law Clerk at Rogers Townsend, where he went on to become an Associate Attorney.  He is now proudly an Attorney at Blair Cato located in the Vista area of Columbia, South Carolina.. Jordan is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina.

John T. is a shareholder of Gallivan, White & Boyd, a firm with five offices in two states.  John T. has an active trial practice with extensive experience in commercial litigation, legal malpractice, bad faith litigation and product liability.  He has been recognized for inclusion in six categories of Best Lawyers in America, and received the honor of a South Carolina Top 25 Super Lawyer.  He is also recognized in Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation.. John T. is President of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Immediate Past President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and a past President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association.

John represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. He has a diverse litigation practice, handling matters related to the False Claims Act, health care, personal injury, and construction litigation among others. He also represents governmental clients, such as county and state governments, and private clients before governmental bodies. John has been certified as a mediator since 2005 and serves by appointment of the South Carolina Supreme Court as a member of the Commission on Lawyer Conduct. John, who is based in our Columbia, SC office, is also a member of the Wyche Executive Committee.. As an advocate for his clients and friends, John has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Magazine, and People Magazine. He has also appeared on national television shows including Larry King Live, MSNBC, Fox News, Anderson Cooper 360, and Good Morning America.

John Paschal Meadors is the criminal defense attorney for MBA, practicing primarily  in Columbia, Lexington, Camden, Orangeburg, Aiken and Newberry counties.. He received his B.A. from Wofford College in 1983, where he served as Student Body President.  John received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1987 and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar.  He was admitted to the United States District court in 1995.. Mr. Meadors has spent over 28 years practicing criminal law in the courtrooms of this State.  He served as an Assistant Solicitor, First Assistant Solicitor and Deputy Solicitor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit for twenty-three years.  He has served as an Assistant Attorney General in the State Grand Jury Division for over five years, where he handled major drug conspiracies throughout the State. He was also appointed a Special Assistant United States Attorney.  Governor Sanford appointed him to the Child Fatality Review Board which he served on for 8 years.. John has been a speaker at numerous Continuing Legal Education courses and received the 2005 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Court Prosecution.  He has handled thousands of criminal cases including over 100 murder cases.  He has been representing clients for MBA for over 5 years.. John is married and has four children.  He is a member of Shandon United Methodist Church and   the Camden Rotary Club.  He is a member of the Richland County Bar Association and  the Kershaw County Bar Association.. If you are facing criminal charges in the Camden, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Columbia, or Aiken, South Carolina, area, please contact the criminal defense team at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A. today.. 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.

John D. Kassel is a managing partner at Kassel McVey, a personal injury lawyer firm based in Columbia, SC. Mr. Kassel represents injured victims and their loved ones in personal injury cases such as auto accidents, product liability, premises liability, construction accidents, and medical malpractice.. Since the beginning of his legal career, John Kassel has represented individuals and families who have suffered injury or death due to the negligence of other parties. John graduated from Northwestern University in 1979, then joined Volunteers in Service to America or VISTA—typically referred to as the domestic arm of the Peace Corps. As a VISTA Volunteer, John worked for the Brown Lung Association, a group primarily comprised of retired textile workers who had spent years of their lives working in cotton textile mills, and who were suffering from debilitating lung disease due to the prolonged cotton dust exposure as a result.. In 1985, John graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He worked for a public defender in Richland County for the next two years, then joined law firm Suggs and Kelly, P.A. Here, he represented individuals and families who had been either hurt or killed because of the negligence of others.. John established his own personal injury litigation firm in 2001. He is resolute to take only the plaintiff’s side in every case—the side of the victims and their loved ones injured or killed in personal injury cases such as auto accidents, construction accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and premises liability.. John Licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts within South Carolina, John is a licensed member of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Association for Justice, and the Bar of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. John has served on the Board of Directors for The Richland County Public Defender Office, Limitless Sports, and presently serves on the Board for the Appleseed Legal Justice Center

Jess seeks to represent South Carolina individuals and businesses who have suffered injury or injustice and need assistance in asserting their legal rights.  She has experience representing her clients' interests in state and federal courts, as well as before various South Carolina and federal agencies.  Jess practicices civil litigation in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, slip and fall, workers compensation, premises liability, wrongful death, employment litigation, wage and hour litigation, and business disputes.. A native of Conway, South Carolina, Jess attended the University of South Carolina to earn a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a law degree.  She now lies in Columbia with her husband and two Labradors.. ****. 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.

Jared is a fast-paced, hard-working attorney who thrives in stressful environments, and loves helping individuals in need.  He is married to his wife, Anna, and has two children, Emily and Jonathan, and spends almost all non-working hours with family.  He loves camping, hiking, college football, fishing, and hunting.  He attends church at Columbia's Northeast Presbyterian Church, and enjoys hosting cookouts with family and friends.

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.

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.

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 was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation from Bishop England High School, I moved to Columbia, South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina and follow my dream of becoming an attorney. While studying at the University of South Carolina, I was a recipient of the Life Scholarship as well as a University Scholar Scholarship as I pursued my studies in Philosophy and English Literature. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I became a member of the University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 2010. While in law school, I started my legal career with The Finney Law as the sole law clerk in the office. Through hard work with the attorneys and staff at that firm, I developed extensive litigation experience. Inspired by the legal giants that came before me I graduated law school and immediately began to practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and domestic relations. in October of 2014, I made the life-changing decision to start my own practice, The Fajardo Law Firm.  Through this practice I have been afforded the opportunity to interact with communities throughout South Carolina and work tirelessly to ensure each person that I represent has his or her voice heard in the Courts. I consistently treat each of my clients with the respect that they deserve and understand the great burden placed upon myself when accepting a client’s case. Whether it be in family court, civil court, or criminal court, I will work my hardest to ensure that you are treated fairly and given the opportunity to have your day in court. I'm a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, Richland County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer’ s Division, and South Carolina Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Association.  I am licensed to practice in all levels of court in the State of South Carolina as well as in the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

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 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 am an attorney located in Columbia, SC and practice throughout South Carolina. I received my undergraduate degree from Clemson University and my J.D. from the University of South Carolina. I practice primarily in the area of employment law, including but not limited to issues involving wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, defamation, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, EEOC and similar matters.

I am a Columbia native, but have spent a lot of my childhood in Aiken, Barnwell, Hartsville and Orangeburg, as well. I am proud to call South Carolina home. My parents are hard-working people who grew up during the Ciivl Rights Movement. I attended Furman University on a full academic scholarship and went onto to the University of South Carolina School of Law where i was able to pursue my passion for justice through knowledge and meeting some amazing people.. Practicing law has not gotten old for me. I have the opporutnity to meet so many people, help people and put my reading, writing and advocacy skills to good use.

Herbert is a Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer and partner at Louthian Law Firm. Our attorneys provide our clients in South Carolina with personalized service, and are steadfast in our dedication to securing full compensation for accident victims. We have successfully litigated cases involving serious injury and wrongful death.

Helping my clients and their families get justice is why I love practicing law. From the early investigative stages onto litigation, my goal is to seek the truth: why a crash or incident happens, how it affects my client, and how an insurance carrier or a jury can help make up for the harm. I feel honored to help my clients through what can be one of the most difficult times in their lives.. My husband is with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia, and we live in Irmo with our young twins and Basset Hound.. 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.

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Free Case Evaluation.  Over $45 Million in Awards, Settlement and Verdicts*. As the son of a South Carolina trial lawyer, Jenkins has been in and around South Carolina Courtrooms since he was 16 years old. Jenkins' practice is primarily devoted to catastrophic personal injury, including traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries, car and trucking accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and wrongful death. On a daily basis, Jenkins represents clients in South Carolina courts in cases that involve:. Jenkins attended college and law school at the University of South Carolina. He began his litigation practice at Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, PA, which he left in order to form Rogers Lewis Jackson Mann & Quinn, LLC, the parent law firm of Mann Blake & Jackson. Jenkins is married and has two children that attend Brockman Elementary School. He is an avid tennis player, and he enjoys volunteering his time as a youth soccer and basketball coach.. *WHILE WE ARE PROUD OF THE RESULTS OUR ATTORNEYS HAVE ACHIEVED FOR OUR CLIENTS, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT, AND OUR COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA-BASED ATTORNEYS AND THE COURT MUST EVALUATE EACH CASE ON ITS OWN MERITS. PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY TO DISCUSS YOU PARTICULAR SITUATION SO THAT OUR ATTORNEYS CAN HELP YOU PLAN A PATH FORWARD.

Former Prosecutor with over 25 years of experience in criminal law.  Former Adminsitrative Hearing Officer. Experience also as an Investigator for a State Agency. I love trying cases and get great satisfaction by working with clients and presenting their side to prosecutors or law enforcement to get great results without going to trial. Each client's case demands a unique approach, tailored to fit the situation. Clients deal directly with me, not a paralegal or answering service. Call me at to get a lawyer who works hard, knows the law, and a lawyer who cares.

For a Columbia, SC, criminal lawyer, work with Lir Derieg at Derieg Law Firm, LLC. We have the resources and skills to represent a variety of cases and legal needs. When you need a firm you can trust, we can protect your rights and best interests.. We represent criminal defendants. When you've been accused of committing a crime, we help you avoid unnecessary consequences by building strong defense cases that advocate for reduction or dismissal of your charges. We'll help you understand your rights under the law and your legal options, letting you make informed decisions.. We are proud to represent a wide variety of clients, both personal and commercial. We help you with everything from day-to-day operations to specific legal issue or disputes. We review and explain contracts, guide you through acquisitions and sales, and help you make plans for the future. You can trust that we'll provide knowledgeable advice and guidance that truly looks out for your business's bottom line.. We are also exceptional personal injury lawyers. We represent the needs of victims, helping you secure recovery and additional compensation so that you can get the care you need, pay your medical bills, cover your personal expenses, and move forward with your life. We will work aggressively to advocate for the maximum and work efficiently so that you won't have to wait.. As local Columbia, SC, personal injury lawyers, we want to make sure that you have high quality private representation. You have needs and we are here to meet them. To protect your rights, schedule your initial appointment today. We have flexible appointments available for your convenience.

F.Xavier Starkes is a native of Columbia, South Carolina he is an experienced attorney practicing since 1988. He has a proven track record of providing the highest quality legal services to his clients.. Xavier is licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts of South Carolina and before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is committed to each client while serving them with dignity, honor, and integrity.

Eric is a founding member and partner at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC.  Prior to opening Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Eric worked for over 5 years at a recognized defense firm where he focused his practice on personal injury and defending large trucking companies in cases involving serious injuries and death. In his 5 years of practice, Eric has handled over a hundred tractor trailer accident cases. He is now putting his experience and knowledge to use helping those injured in accidents.  During his time as a defense attorney, Eric also represented major retailers, medical providers, and insurance companies. Eric’s experience defending these cases provides his clients with invaluable resources and knowledge in bringing their cases to resolution.. Eric was selected as a Super Lawyer/Rising Star in 2016 and 2017. Over the past five years, he has tried a number of cases in both federal and state court. Eric is a lifelong resident of Columbia. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1995 and his law degree from USC in 2011. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Eric worked in both the public and private sector including at one point working for a former South Carolina governor.. Eric is married to the former Andrea Freeman of Greenville, South Carolina. They have two daughters: Mary Elizabeth and Addie. Eric and his family are members of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Eric is an avid sports fan and especially enjoys football, baseball, and golf. Eric enjoys running and likes to participate in running events throughout the Midlands and the Southeast.