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Throughout my childhood, I had many different ideas of what I wanted to be when I grew up.  The one common theme was people-I always wanted to be working with people.  Both estate planning and family law have allowed me to prusue my goal of working with people.  My clients are all real people and families, not corporations and businesses.  It is a tremendous responsibility being entrusted with advising my clients regrading their familial and financial issues, but one that I enjoy doing.  Family and finances are of the utmost importnance to me, and I take my clients' very seriously as well.

The Lowcountry Law Office on Aging, Mental Health & Disabilities, LLC focuses exclusively on the representation of seniors, individuals struggling with mental illnesses, physical disabilities and their families.  We assist clients with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, living wills, as well as revocable (living) trusts and irrevocable trusts for Medicaid, Life Insurance, and Special Needs planning.. We also assist families with obtaining guardianships and conservatorships due loved ones who lack the mental capacity necessary to make safe and reasonable financial and medical decisions, as well as individuals who are in need of government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability in order to pay for care or other financial needs.. Lastly, we assist families and indivduals who need to probate the estate of a loved one who has passed away, and we work tirelessly to minimize the stress of the this process on grieving family members.

Since April of 2004, Christopher A. Skipper has been the sole practitioner of the Skipper Law Firm, LLC. The office is conveniently located in Mount Pleasant just off of I-526 at 613 Long Point Road. Chris focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense in Federal, State, Magistrate and Municipal Courts, representation of injured workers before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, and Personal Injury Law.. Born and raised in Georgetown and Horry Counties, Chris began to work in the Charleston legal community while a student at the College of Charleston in 1990. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996, Chris returned to the Lowcountry and went to work as an assistant solicitor in the Berkeley County Solicitor's Office. He prosecuted cases for an additional four years in the Charleston County Solicitor's Office. Throughout his six years as a prosecutor, Chris handled hundreds of cases that involved crimes from Driving Under Suspension to Murder.. Prior to opening the Skipper Law Firm, LLC, Chris spent a little over a year practicing in the area of workers' compensation insurance defense. The experience he gained as an attorney for the insurance companies provided excellent insight in to how they handle claims and is a valuable asset in his representation of injured workers before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.. Give Chris a call and let him put his experience and knowledge to work for you or your loved one. He can be reached at or and would be happy to schedule a free consultation to discuss how he can assist with your legal problem. After hours and weekend appointments are available and Chris will make every effort to accommodate your schedule and needs.

Ryan Schwartz is an accomplished attorney whose journey began at Winthrop University, where he was a standout pitcher for the Eagles, ranked among the top 25 teams. His career took him overseas to the Netherlands and Germany, where he focused on lean manufacturing processes for a plastics company. Ryan later attended Charleston School of Law, where he distinguished himself as President of the Federalist Society and contributed over a thousand hours of pro bono legal work at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office.. Upon graduating and passing the South Carolina Bar, Ryan co-founded Thrower & Schwartz Law Firm with his mentor, Bill Thrower. After Bill's unexpected passing, Ryan established Schwartz Law Firm, LLC. He has a wealth of trial experience, having successfully tried numerous cases, including serious criminal offenses and family law disputes. In his personal life, Ryan enjoys racing his Corvette, home renovations, flying planes, and spending quality time with his dog, Chipper. He is dedicated to providing clients with personalized legal guidance, understanding the challenges they face, and ensuring favorable outcomes through aggressive litigation and negotiation.

NOTICE: ANY RESULT STEPHAN FUTERAL OR HIS LAW FIRM MAY ACHIEVE ON BEHALF OF ONE CLIENT IN ONE MATTER DOES NOT NECESSARiLY INDICATE SIMILAR RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR OTHER CLIENTS.. Stephan Futeral is an experienced Charleston attorney who handles lawsuits in South Carolina's state and federal courts. As a trial lawyer located near Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Futeral deals with many types of legal matters involving consumer law, employment law, business law, DUI / DWI defense, personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, medical and legal malpractice, products liability, divorces, child custody and visitation, and criminal defense, to name a few.. Before attending college, Stephan Futeral served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1985 and the United States Army National Guard from 1985 to 1987. While in the military, Mr. Futeral worked with strategic nuclear weapons and was a tactical satellite communications operator in the European Theater. He was also a member of the 440 Armor Unit, Fort Carson, Colorado. Further, he participated in such mass military exercises as Return of Forces to Germany and Desert Chief III.. In 1990, Mr. Futeral graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Business Administration. Throughout his attendance of the College of Charleston, he was a member of the National Dean's List. In 1990, he received the Outstanding Student Award. He also received the National Collegiate Business Merit Award and the All-American Scholarship Award. Mr. Futeral is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Fraternity.. In 1993, Mr. Futeral received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Futeral was a member of the Moot Court Bar and the Order of the Barristers. He also was a student editor of the American Bar Association's Real Property and Trust Journal.. After graduating law school, Mr. Futeral was the judicial clerk for the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr., Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Thereafter, he practiced law in Columbia, South Carolina for several years until returning to his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Futeral is a partner in the law firm of Futeral & Nelson, LLC and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Charleston School of Law. He has written articles for the South Carolina Lawyer magazine and the American Bar Association Magazine. Further, he has published a legal annotation regarding the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act in South Carolina Jurisprudence. He has been an instructor for the South Carolina Mandatory Magistrate's School and, in 1997, taught the paralegal certification program in Charleston sponsored by the University of South Carolina. Mr. Futeral frequently lectures to non-lawyers and attorneys on such topics as personal injury practice and employment law.

My work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney gave me a deep appreciation for the power of the prosecutor to impact a person or company's well-being. In the criminal context, it helped me to learn how to objectively analyze a case and dig deep into the facts because initial appearances can truly be misleading. In the civil context, I helped defend medical malpractice cases against the federal government. I represented the Veterans Hospital, the Marine Corps Hospital, the Navy Hospital, the U.S. Air Force Clinic, and federally funded Health Care Centers. My time as an AUSA gave me broad trial court experience.

My practice is devoted to the defense of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and Longshore claims and all extensions of the Longshore Act. I practice throughout the states of South Carolina and Georgia in the workers’ compensation context, and my Longshore and Defense Base Act practice extends nationwide. I handle all facets of these claims from the initial reporting of an accident and its investigation, through the discovery process to trial, and any appellate proceedings thereafter. My clients include employers, manufacturers, carriers, shippers, maritime employers, stevedoring companies and defense contractors. I have been called upon to provide legal counsel in claims involving complex jurisdictional and coverage issues. My firm is designated statewide counsel for several manufacturers and stevedoring companies. The ability to practice law in South Carolina and Georgia, along with my Longshore claims experience, allows me to sort out the myriad of issues that arise from the concurrent jurisdiction that exists in South Carolina. My maritime practice includes all extensions of the Longshore Act, including the Defense Base Act.

My legal and business experiences enable me to offer clients a broad spectrum of professional services from the unique perspective of someone who is both an attorney and an entrepreneur.

Mr. Barker and his wife, Dr. Lorna Barker, live in Mount Pleasant. They are working to usher their four children into adulthood. The Barkers are active members of Christ Church Mount Pleasant where Mr. Barker serves as the Senior Warden of the Vestry, sings in the choir, and is the drummer for the contemporary praise band.. Born in Virginia, Mr. Barker graduated from Virginia Tech as did his four siblings. After graduation, he accepted a commission in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard a warship in Charleston. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander before answering a calling into the legal profession.. Mr. Barker graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. He practiced in Los Angeles, California before returning to Charleston to raise his family and practice law.

Michael grew up on a farm in south Georgia before attending law school at the Charleston School of Law where he fell in love with the Lowcountry and decided to make it his home.. Before law school, Michael attended the University of Georgia. Due to a terrible experience with an insurance company while he was in college, Michael decided that he would make it his goal in life to represent the little guy. Fortunately, the University of Georgia boasts the top-ranked Risk Management and Insurance Program in the country and is the largest undergraduate program of its kind in the United States. Michael quickly took advantage of the insurance program with the idea that he would learn everything he could in order to use that knowledge against large insurance corporations.. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on risk management and insurance, Michael knew the next step was law school. Throughout his three years in law school, Michael served as the associate managing editor of the Charleston Law Review, the president of the Trial Advocacy Board and was champion of the Charleston School of Law’s Mock Trial Competition.. Before opening Cobb, Dill & Hammett, LLC, Michael worked for a small, boutique firm in Moncks Corner where he handled the firm’s entire personal injury caseload, giving him invaluable experience in that area of law practice.. When he’s not in the office or the courtroom, Michael likes to spend his time in the outdoors. He enjoys traveling, golfing and kayak fishing with his golden retriever, Buster.

Loignon Law Firm was founded on the idea that a strong relationship of mutual trust and respect between the lawyer and client achieves the greatest results.. At Loignon Law Firm you will receive the personal touch and attention to detail that the bigger law firms can't provide. You will speak to your attorney on a regular basis. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We have defended thousands of clients charged with crimes in the Lowcountry, achieving stellar results in negotiation and at trial. We have handled hundreds of family court cases involving minor children and DSS matters. We have settled numerous personal injury cases for over a million dollars.. Please call us today to see the Loignon Law Firm difference.

Litigation practice for borrowers with mortgage issues especially defense of supplemental proceedings and loan modification problems with banks and servicers.. Admitted to practice before all Courts of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. More About Susan Gaddy:. Certified civil mediator. Training and certification through the South Carolina Bar Association Focus on business disputes. Real estate litigation. Commercial and residential distressed properties for property owners who have loan work-outs, short sales, and foreclosure defense.Defense of Supplemental Proceedings.

Kevin Campbell was admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina in 1973. He is certified by the State of South Carolina as a specialist in helping both financially troubled individuals and businesses. He has been certified by the American Bankruptcy Institute, a national organization, as an expert in consumer and business bankruptcy law.. His expertise includes assisting his respected clients with work-out arrangements with their creditors, Chapter 7 cases and Chapter 11 cases.. He was recently selected to the 2014 SC Super Lawyers list and included in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.. He was Past President of the Mt. Pleasant Exchange Club for 2011-2012. The Mt. Pleasant Exchange Club is a community service organization that raises money for the prevention of Child Abuse through a Race that it organizes, the IOP Connector Bridge Run/Walk for the Child each October. Kevin also was Race Chairman in 2009.. He was past President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, past President of the Consumer Credit Association, and former member of the Parish Council at Christ our King Church in Mt. Pleasant.

Julianne Stokes has extensive experience in the dissolution of complex marital estates and the resolution of high conflict custody cases. Stokes prioritizes managing each client’s expectations while remaining results-focused.In the courtroom, she has established a reputation for delivering highly effective litigation strategies. As a mediator, she excels at helping families achieve their objectives while avoiding the cost and emotional toll of protracted litigation.. Stokes is the annual moderator and course planner for the South Carolina Bar’s statewide Guardian ad Litem seminar, where she helps equip both attorney and lay guardians with the skills necessary to successfully advocate for children. She is a member of the SC Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board and is listed in South Carolina Super Lawyers.. After graduating with honors from Presbyterian College, Stokes received her J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 2006. She has practiced exclusively in the Family Courts of South Carolina since that time.

I grew up in Fort Mill, South Carolina and graduated from Fort Mill High School in 1998.  After graduating from high school I attended the College of Charleston, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications. After graduation, I worked for the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a team marketing representative before deciding to enroll in law school at the Charleston School of Law in 2004. While attending the Charleston School of Law, I was an active member of the Moot Court Board and clerked in various positions and practice areas.. Upon graduating from the Charleston School of Law in 2007, I worked for a civil defense firm, where I practiced under some of the best civil litigators in South Carolina. In 2010, I went to work for the Solicitor’s Office where I primarily prosecuted drug cases, crimes against children and violent crimes. During my time at the Solicitor's Office, I successfully tried over 30 cases in General Sessions and also became certified to conduct forensic interviews with children.. In June of 2019, I left the Solicitor's Office to open the Cornwell Law Firm, LLC, which is a boutique law firm designed to handle any legal needs. I am dedicated to providing my clients with excellent legal representation and ensuring the best possible outcome in every case I handle.  I take cases throughout the State of South Carolina and will travel wherever I am needed. If I can't provide the legal services you need, I will find an attorney who can.

In addition to practicing law, I was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the  South Carolina association of Justice ("SCAJ").  I've also taught Criminal Law and Evidence at one of the local colleges.  Outside of work, my interests include hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors. I played tennis in college, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, competed in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon several times, and backpacked into some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the mountains of Idaho to bowhunt elk.  I also enjoy coaching my son's basketball and lacrosse team.  In the summer you will usually find me with my wife and son at the beach or out in the boat.  I work to live, not live to work!

I represent individuals in crisis.  My practice includes products liability, injury, qui tam/whistleblower, domestic and family law cases.  As a U.S. citizen raised in Mexico City, I am not only bilingual, but I have a multicultural worldview that has served me well in representing the diverse needs of my clients.  My interdisciplinary background allows me to take a "hands on" approach in meeting my clients needs throughout my years of practice.. Prior to founding the Klok Law Firm, I worked on complex litigation such as In re Silicone Breast Implant Litigation, the groundbreaking Castano v. American Tobacco Company  case, the Tobacco Litigation on behalf of the states of Texas and New Mexico. Here is a listing of the Multi-District Litigations I have worked on behalf of my client Plaintiffs::. I was appointed to the Plaintiff's Steering Committee In Re: Nuvaring Litigation.  I have experience also in litigating individual cases involving: railroad crossings, medical prescription errors, nursing homes, medical device, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, aviation, asbestos, tobacco, vehicle and tire defect cases.  I have served as vice chair of the American Association for Justice's Preemption Law Litigation Group.  I am a regular speaker at legal seminars on a variety of topics such as settlement, litigating personal injury cases and preemption.. I am a strong believer in community involvement, and am a volunteer Guardian ad litem where I work to protect and speak on behalf on children in South Carolina who would otherwise not have a voice within the court system.  Additionally, I negotiate loan services on behalf of homeowners in financial crisis to help them keep their homes through loan modifications and refinancing at no charge to homeowners through a collaborate effort with the Homeownership Resource Center, a division of Family Services, Inc., a local non-profit agency.

I began practicing law in 1973 and still love it. I began as a public defender, and then went into private practice. My goa was to even the playing field for ordinary people to take on Big Industry. I have been able to focus my attention and practice on serious injury cases involving spinal cord injuries, paralysis, death, brain injury and loss of a limb. I have tried many, many cases to verdict. We have and continue to litiagate against large sorporations such as EXXON, AVON, GM, Honda, Goodyear, Yamaha, Pfizer and many other global businesses. We have the economic reources to stand toe to toe against the giants. We also handle selected medical malpractice actions.. I have been fortunate to receive peer recognition. i have been consistently raned in the top 10 lawyers in the state by my peers as a Super Lawyer, a Best Lawyer in America, and by being invited to become a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor reserved for 1% of the lawyers in America. This is an organization made up of industry and insurance lawyers as well as plaintiff lawyers like myself.

I am a lawyer specializing in grit and determination. My work to date has focused almost exclusively on the indigent and incarcerated youth. I recognize how opaque the legal system sometimes is, even to experienced practitioners, and am excited to help shine light into the system.. DISCLAIMER. J. Sterling Chillico is the lawyer responsible for the content of this page with principal office located at 3850 Bessemer Rd Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.. The information contained in this site, including the information on the "Questions" page , is for general purposes, is not intended to be legal advice and does not manifest an attorney-client relationship.  You should consult an attorney to obtain advice regarding your particular situation as each case has its own unique set of facts.  You may schedule an appointment if you would like to more fully discuss the facts of your case in particular and how the law applies to your situation.  Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship.  Please do not send us any confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been established.. The statements contained in this website are not intended to compare the services of this firm to any other law firm or lawyer.  There is no representation that the quality of this firm’s legal services is greater than that of other law firms or lawyers.

Emily G. Johnston practices family law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and the surrounding Charleston low country area with a unique skill set to offer her clients. She is highly regarded as a family law attorney having earned both her MBA and JD from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1984. She uses her MBA to assist with issues related to complex and substantial assets, business valuation, and any financial matters related to divorce. Ms. Johnston has significant trial experience and is accustomed to complex business issues, including valuation of business assets determining true income, and protecting financial needs for her clients' future as they move through divorce.EGJ Family Law practice has evolved to focus on all aspects of the law in order to help families plan for and recover from a marriage that has come to an end. She advocates for cooperative resolutions: however she is trial savvy should your case require it. With over 30 years of experience helping families in South Carolina. Emily uses her expertise of a Certified Family Court Mediator, divorced working mother of 3, and experienced litigator.Emily's Mount Pleasant law firm offers clients a warm welcome, strong family focus, and a commitment to resolve complicated or contested issues. With a non-judgemental approach and years of wisdom, Emily and her team are more than prepared to help you transition into your new life.

Disclaimer:  The client reviews and endorsements made on this site have been made by actual clients and/or attorneys.  It is important to note that the results obtained for any one client do not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients or in any way represent that Reese or Christmas Injury Lawyers will be able to obtain a similar or better result for any future client.. Reese M. Stidham, IV is an associate at Christmas Injury Lawyers and concentrates his practice in criminal defense, worker’s compensation, and personal injury law. He received his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he served on the Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, in 2006 and his B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 2001. He is a former law clerk to the Honorable Doyet A. Early III, Circuit Court Judge. He began his practice serving the people of Charleston County as an Assistant Public Defender, defending juvenile clients in Family Court. He then spent four years as a General Sessions Public Defender representing over one thousand clients. He gained experience in and out of the courtroom with all types of criminal cases, from minor drug offenses to the most serious felony cases including criminal sexual conduct, armed robbery, and murder. He is a member of the Charleston County and South Carolina Bar Associations, the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as a member of the Injured Worker’s Advocates. He has trained at the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute in Macon GA, has been trained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DWI detection and standardized field sobriety testing, and is a member of the National College of DUI Defense.

Dave Marvel is an attorney, consultant, and certified mediator with extensive experience representing individuals, companies, agencies, and insurers in commercial, contractual, maritime, environmental, construction defect, whistleblower, and personal injury litigation matters.  He is admitted to practice in  South Carolina and Georgia, plus the the United States District Courts for the District of South Carolina, Southern District of Georgia, and Eastern District of Texas, and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Fourth, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits, and has tried and/or argued cases in all of those venues. He has been qualified as expert witness to testify, and has so testified, on maritime matters in South Carolina State Courts.

Daryn R. Barker is named for her Uncle Darren, a creative liberty for a female that saw her listed as “male” on every school year’s initial roll. Daryn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina. After college, she worked with foster children at Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, South Carolina before returning to school to pursue her Juris Doctor.. Daryn received her Juris Doctor and Children’s Law Certificate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was honored as the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Foundation’s prestigious I.M. Goldberg Award for her demonstrated commitment to family law. While in school, Daryn served as an Editor of the Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, an extern to the Honorable Judge Dorothy Mobley Jones of the Richland County Family Court, and a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.. In 2019 Daryn earned the prestigious American Bar Association certificate for Family Law Trial Advocacy. She has received the Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell for six (6) consecutive years, winning a Gold distinction in 2023. This honor is earned by less than 1% of attorneys and based on amazing client reviews! In 2022 and 2023, Daryn was recognized as Legal Elite in Family Law by Charleston Business Magazine.. Daryn has a passion for helping others and works with determination to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.Daryn lives with her husband in the Charleston area, where they enjoy the water with fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling and exploring the sights and foods of other countries.

Christopher Tuck has focused his career on representing consumers across the United States in class action litigation. He enjoys the complexity of the practice and the novel issues that can arise in such cases.. Tuck began his career working for the largest plaintiff’s firm in Wisconsin, where he litigated mass tort cases that led to a landmark $1 million verdict in latex allergy litigation that was ultimately affirmed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In 1998, he relocated to South Carolina to assist on the historic governmental tobacco cases, and quickly found his calling in class actions at RPWB.. As part of the consumer class action team, Tuck has worked on a spectrum of class cases that impact diverse areas of the law. This background provides Tuck with a depth of experience to navigate complex legal issues for his clients.. Tuck is married with two children. An avid Green Bay Packers fan, he is always waiting for the next great moment for the Green and Gold.

Chris began his legal career as a law clerk to District Judge Raymond J. Dearie in the Eastern District of New York.  He then worked as an associate in the New York City office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP where his practice focused on financial litigation.  Chris left the firm to serve as a law clerk to Circuit Judge Joseph M. McLaughlin of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals before joining Rosen Law Firm LLC in Charleston where he practiced primarily in the areas of family law and plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury.  Chris is the founder and sole member of Chris Paton LLC.. Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John's University School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, in 2005.  He earned his B.A. from New York University in 1997.. Chris is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and New York, and in federal court before the United States District Courts for the District of South Carolina and the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York, and in the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.   Chris is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Charleston County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice.