Top Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

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.

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

Having been married for 45 years and having raised 3 children, I have a great deal of experience and insight into family dynamics and the pressures and issues families confront.  I use this experience and knowledge in assisting my clients to navigate the judicial process involved in numerous family law proceedings.  I take the time necessary to really listen to my clients as I seek to meet their needs, whether in divorce proceedings, estate planning, accident cases or business planning.

Guy is a Maryland native who grew up in Montgomery County and graduated from Thomas S. Wootton High School in 2002. He received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree at Old Dominion University in 2007. Following his graduation from Old Dominion University, he served in the United States Army. While on active duty, he deployed overseas from 2010 to 2011. Guy left the United States Army in 2012. He then entered the University of Baltimore School of Law in the fall of 2012.. While in law school, Guy was a member of the Brand Names Moot Court Team. He also worked as a Law Clerk for the Office of the Public Defender. In his final year of law school, Guy worked as a Legal Assistant for a Private Criminal Defense Attorney in Baltimore City. He received his Juris Doctorate, with Honors, in the spring of 2015.. Since graduating from law school, Guy has been in private practice. His practice areas include personal injury and criminal defense. In his spare time, Guy enjoys watching movies and television shows, reading, and running.

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.

For over 30 years, Jason A. Shapiro has been a highly recognized and sought after attorney in the state of Maryland. Jason has consistently been recognized as one of Maryland’s Superlawyers, by Best Lawyers in America, and was even named their Lawyer of the Year in 2016.  He’s been honored by his peers in the criminal defense bar by being chosen as their leader, serving as President of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association from 2010 to 2011. Jason has served as the Managing Partner of Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates which has repeatedly been honored as one of the Best Law Firms in America. This recognition is due not just to the excellent results that Jason’s firm delivers to its clients; it is also due to the firm’s recognition that each client is a unique individual, each deserving of the highest client/customer service.. In serving his community as a Defense Attorney, Jason has defended thousands of Criminal, DUI/DWI, Traffic and Juvenile cases. Jason has handled over 1000 Motor Vehicle Administrative Hearings. Most notably, Jason has successfully defended all types of criminal matters, and securing dismissals of all charges regarding the last two First Degree Murder cases which he co-defended with his partner, David Zwanetz.. Prior to entering the private practice of law, Jason served in the Offices of the State’s Attorneys for both Montgomery and Howard Counties. While serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney, Jason prosecuted a myriad of cases from Misdemeanors and Felonies, and from Agricultural Crimes to First Degree Murder cases. As a prosecutor, Jason was honored to receive the scholarship offered by the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association to Career Prosecutor School (a/k/a “Prosecutors’ Top Gun School”).. Jason has lived in the state of Maryland his entire life, grew up in Silver Spring, and has lived in Columbia for nearly the past 35 years. He has been active in the local community, coaching his children’s sports teams; serving on charitable Board of Directors; and was appointed by then – Governor Martin O’Malley to be the Chairman of the Trial Courts Nominating Commission for Howard County from 2007 through 2015.  Since 2017, Jason was elected as the President and Chairman of the Board of "HC DRUG FREE" a non-profit organziation seeking to educate the Howard County community regarding the prevention and treatment of drug and/or alcohol abuse.

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.

Ernest W. Cromartie III is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Georgetown University where he graduated with honors received his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law at Austin. After graduating from law school, Mr. Cromartie was selected as a Presidential Management Fellow in Washington, DC where he worked for three years with U.S Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and U.S. Department of Treasury. Mr. Cromartie is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Richland County Bar Association and American Bar Association.. An accomplished attorney with a variety of trial and corporate experiences, Mr. Cromartie has been licensed and engaged in the practice of law in Columbia for more than a decade. He has handled numerous personal injury, work related injury, automobile accident and business litigation cases resulting in significant outcomes for his clients.. Having an extensive background in finance, Mr. Cromartie also handles corporate transactional matters, commercial and residential real estate, and public finance transactions.. Community Involvement. Mr. Cromartie currently serves as a member of the City of Columbia Planning Commission and he is the recent past Chairman of the City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals. He is also a member of the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition. Mr. Cromartie has taught Business Law as an Adjunct Professor at Midlands Technical College and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also serves on numerous additional boards and appointments.. Our Commitment. The Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation with an emphasis on personal service and responsiveness to client needs. Our mission is to effectively and zealously advocate for our clients while upholding high ethical standards at competitive market rates.. If you or a family member has been injured on the job, in an automobile accident or by someone else’s negligence, the Law Offices of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to help you obtain the financial recovery you deserve. If you or your business require legal representation in resolving a civil lawsuit, the Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to provide legal counsel on your behalf.. Areas of Practice. Automobile AccidentsWork Related Injuries /Workers CompensationPersonal Injury ClaimsReal EstateBusiness Litigation

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.

DJ Carson is a native Columbia, South Carolinian growing up in Forest Acres. He studied law and graduated from Touro Law Center in Long Island, New York — recognized numerous times by preLaw Magazine as one of the country's best law schools for practical training and recognized as a high-ranking criminal law program. D.J. returned to South Carolina to pursue the field he is passionate about to this day.. Mr. Carson served as an assistant solicitor in the 5th Circuit, where many cases he prosecuted were drug offenses. This experience helped him realize and understand critical issues plaguing the community, from the lack of education-to-career opportunities leading to the continuing increase of gang-related activity. Mr. Carson’s focus on the youth creates a passion for him to help them overcome a mistake that can limit life opportunities for success.. Mr. Carson moved forward with his career as an associate of Whetstone Perkins & Fulda, LLC before opening The Carson Law Firm, LLC.

Brad Lear’s practice primarily involves representing individuals and small businesses in claims and lawsuits filed in various state and federal courts. He focuses on complex personal injury and employment cases – including representing groups of employees in collective and class actions. Brad strives to master the important details of each of his cases while maintaing a "big picture" point of view that allows him to seek and obtain positive resolution of the issues facing his clients.. Brad has successfully represented clients from around the country in cases involving wage and hour disputes – including claims under the FLSA for unpaid overtime – and other employment matters including cliaims of gender, racial, religious, and disability discrimination. Brad also maintains a robust personal injury and insurance law practice, handling cases involving serious injury and wrongful death claims as well as claims for vexatious refusal to pay insurance proceeds due under life, accident, and long-term care insurance.. Brad is an active member of several, legal, professional, and charitable organizations where he enjoys participating in community service work – particularly that involving educating young people.

Born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, attorney Moses earned academic Gold Stars in his freshman year at The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina. He transferred to Wofford College, where he graduated with honors, cum laude. After earning his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, Mr. Moses clerked for the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr., Circuit Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit. After his clerkship, Mr. Moses became a state prosecutor for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, prosecuting cases that included DUI offenses, domestic violence (DV), assault and battery, felony drug offenses, burglary, armed robbery, and murder. This litigation experience has proven to be invaluable in his current position as a private attorney.  Mr. Moses handles all types of criminal charges in State and Federal Court, DUI and felony DUI offenses, felony drug offenses, domestic violence charges, assault and battery cases, robbery cases, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors.  In addition to his criminal practice, Mr. Moses also handles a wide variety of civil cases to include personal injury, auto accidents, negligence, wrongful death, and workers compensation claims.

Bill Nettles possesses an extraordinary, almost unparalleled depth and breadth of experience. You cannot find an attorney who will be better equipped to provide you with the high-quality representation you deserve.. Mr. Nettles was appointed United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by President Obama and was sworn into that office on May 3, 2010. As the US Attorney, he dramatically overhauled the office to focus on public corruption, fraud and white collar crime, while also greatly increasing resources to the extraordinarily important false claims whistleblower division. Under Mr. Nettles' leadership, the US Attorney's office made white collar crime and public corruption the highest priority of the criminal division's efforts He also earned national praise for the innovative and intelligent approach his office took to drug crimes.. Mr. Nettles was the longest serving US attorney since the 1960's, ensuring he had an extraordinary impact on the personnel and the policies of that important office. Because of his service as the United States Attorney for the entire state of South Carolina he has worked with the heads of the Department of Justice to help shape policy for the last 5 and a half years.. If you're looking for an attorney you know you can trust in Columbia, Greenville, Charleston or any other community in South Carolina areas, please call the Law Office of Bill Nettles at  for a free consultation.

Attorney Brett Woron is a member of the Woron and Dhillon, LLC legal team in Columbia, SC. He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2010. Previously, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Furman University in 2006. He began working in personal injury law while he was still in law school, and became a practicing attorney shortly after earning his degree, in 2011.Attorney Woron is a member of the South Carolina State Bar, the Richland County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice. He has been awarded by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine, Legal Elite of the Midlands, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. While in law school, he earned the Irving Steinberg Memorial Award and the CALI award.

At Duckworth Injury Law, we understand that every personal injury or wrongful death claim is unique. From the case details, to the injuries incurred, to the personalized pain and suffering experienced, each case is handled with compassion and according to its distinct circumstances. We advocate for our clients every step of the way, never backing down and never giving in to pressure from greedy insurance companies.. Our Missouri legal services cover a wide range of accidents, including automotive, recreational, and commercial vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death. Whether you have suffered catastrophic injuries or more minor injuries, Duckworth Injury Law will stand up for you and your family. While we cannot undo the harm caused by an accident, we will pursue the full compensation required to ensure your injuries, pain, and suffering are covered financially.. If you or a loved one has recently experienced a personal injury, contact Duckworth Injury Law today. We are Missouri’s Injury Law Firm.

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. After working as an attorney in Jackson, Mississippi, Attorney Tom Eller returned to his home state of South Carolina. Here, Eller continued his practice, focusing on personal injury as well as worker’s compensation. His experience in personal injury extends to cases which involve car accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, as well as preventable harm resulting from the negligence of others. His passion for helping clients facing a personal hardship is what drives him to fight for maximum compensation in each case. He understands the strains that personal injuries place on a person both mentally and physically and assures that he will stand by his clients every step of the way.. Before officially beginning his practice, Eller completed his undergraduate coursework at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Following undergraduate studies, Eller pursued and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi Law School in 2001. After law school, Tom followed his passion and became a lawyer at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in Columbia, South Carolina.

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.

Andrew Aun has been in practice since 1995, and is a co-founder of Aun & McKay Law Firm, established in 2004. He practices primarily in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, workers compensation and product defect, as well as consumer representation in commercial disputes.  Aun also has a thriving real estate practice, and represents both consumers and companies in real estate closings.. The American Society of Legal Advocates has recognized Andrew Aun as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of South Carolina for 2018 and 2019, and in March, 2018, Aun was selected by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers in South Carolina for 2018.   In May 2018, Aun was recognized as one of the Top Attorneys In North America by Whos Who in the Legal Profession.  In addition, Aun was recognized in 2018 as one of the Midlands Legal Elite by Columia Business Monthly Magazines Annual legal edition.  Just recently in 2019, Aun was recognized by the American Academy of Attorneys as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury as was also recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as distinguishing himself as being in the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of South CArolina.  Andy thanks these many orgnizations for these incredible distinctions, and more importantly thanks his clients over the last 23 years for the confidence and trust they have put in him. It is both humbling and appreciated.. Aun & McKay has offices located in both Columbia, Greenville (Mauldin) and Myrtle Beach and is expanding in the future to Orangeburg and Charleston.  With significant verdicts and settlements over the last 22 years, Aun & McKay's results speak for themselves.  So, if you are in need of a lawyer, who you hire matters.  Make Aun & McKay your first and only call.

After graduating USC Law School in 2005, Joel clerked for the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard, Jr. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. From 2006 on, Joel practiced at two small insurance defense firms, where he primarily represented governmental agencies in various state and federal claims. In September of 2020, Joel joined the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, LLC where he represents citizens who have been injured or harmed by corporations or government actors.. Joel enjoys the challenges that litigation presents but strives to maintain a level of professionalism and courtesy with his fellow lawyers, judges, clients and legal staff.. Joel is also a certified mediator in civil court in South Carolina. He would welcome the opportunity to assist parties in the resolution of their disputes.

Adam Dowling handles all types of Criminal cases, Felony and Misdemeanor, in State, Municipal and Federal Courts, including: Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Rape, Sodomy, Molestation, Sexual Assault, Arson, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Stealing, Embezzelment, Child Pornography/Internet Crimes, Child Abuse, Drug Crimes, DWI/DUI, White Collar Crimes, Weapons Crimes, Stalking/ Harassment, Domestic Violence, Animal Abuse, Bad Checks, MIP/ Fake ID, and all manner of Minor and Traffic Violations

A native of Columbia, Charnell has spent his life around the Pontiac area of South Carolina. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree and his Juris Doctor law degree from the University of South Carolina. For over 30 years, Charnell has been representing personal injury victims in Columbia and surrounding communities.. Charnell is admitted to practice in all South Carolina state courts as well as the United States District Court for South Carolina and the United States Supreme Court. His personal injury practice includes representation of others in car and truck accidents, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, train accidents and more.. Born in Columbia in 1955, Charnell is the son of Octavia Jacobs Peake and the late Collie Peake, Jr. He has been married to Cindy Davis Peake since 1979, and they have two children, Josh and Amanda. Josh Peake is married to Jennifer Bessinger Peake, and they have two children, Cameran Nicole and Caley Anne. Amanda Peake Glover is married to Benji Walker Glover, and they have three children, Hope Micah, Reagan Faith and Caroline Brooke. Charnell attended Richland School District 2 schools, as did his wife and children, all of whom are graduates of Spring Valley High School.. Charnell and Cindy continue to be active in the community while also staying involved in various mission projects with local to global outreach. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time and is an avid Gamecock football fan.