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Attorney Jessie J. Glenn started the Glenn Law Firm in 2003. Attorney Jessie Glenn holds a juris doctor degree (with an emphasis in litigation) and a degree in psychology (with a minor in Political Science) from California State University. Attorney Jessie Glenn is a member of the South Carolina State Bar and the Texas State Bar.. Attorney Jessie Glenn and the Glenn Law Firm are committed to providing effective legal counsel for their clients’ individual needs. With law offices in Aiken, South Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina Attorney Jessie Glenn offers his services to citizens in all counties in South Carolina. If Attorney Jessie Glenn cannot personally help you, he is more than happy to help find an attorney who may be able to help you.. Attorney Jessie Glenn fully understands the importance of each client’s legal situation, understands that a person’s livelihood, their freedom, their financial stability, and career could be at stake. Jessie Glenn gives an honest evaluation of the potential outcome, and tells his clients what they might expect throughout the process. A client who knows what is taking place during their legal process is a client who can contribute to the outcome of their case. Not all dealings with an attorney end just the way the attorney or client desires. By being upfront and honest with each client and giving an honest evaluation of their legal matter or potential case enables clients deal with their legal dilemma much more effectively. Attorney Jessie Glenn makes certain that his staff is available 24/7 to swiftly and immediately address his client’s legal concern.

For over two decades I have litigated for Plaintiff and Defendant clients primarily in civil court.  I handle contract issues, Landlord-Tenant, civil disputes of every kind, debt matters, traffic tickets and plea negotiations.  I retired from the Army Reserve with 25 years service as a Signal Officer and a JAG Defense Counsel at the rank of Lt. have extensive litigation experience in the Magistrate Courts of Aiken and neighboring counties (also known as Small Claims or Summary Courts) - if you have a legal issue, call me and I will do my best to help you.

Travis Newton is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law and Clemson University, where he majored in Psychology. As a law student, Travis was a founding member of the Appalachian School of Law Christian Legal Society and an extern for South Carolina's 8th Circuit Public Defenders Office. Travis Newton has delivered DUI-related oral arguments before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and is approved by the South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to present DUI-related material for attorney CLE hours. Attorney Newton has been Lead Counsel Verified for DUI Defense by Thomson Reuters for ten consecutive years as a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.

Joy Davis was an Assistant Solicitor (Assistant District Attorney) with the Seventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office (District Attorney’s Office) and the Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office (District Attorney’s Office). She has also clerked for a South Carolina Circuit Court judge and for a United States Magistrate judge. Though Joy Davis handles cases in various areas, her primary areas of practice include criminal defense, domestic issues, adoption, white collar crimes and post conviction relief.. Joy Clark Davis earned her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education in 1992 from Ohio University.  She was a Four-Year Scholarship Swimmer, winning countless events, including all 7 events entered at the Mid-American Conference Championships her freshman year – a first-time feat for any swimmer in the MAC Conference.  She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1995.

I defend people accused of crimes in South Carolina state, county and city courts. I have been practicing law in the Upstate for almost 30 years. I have worked in a large law firm and, as a prosecutor, prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. Let me put my broad experience to work for you.

I was formerly a narcotics and vice squad officer in the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department. I worked my way in to homicide investigations before I retired from law enforcement. When I was 43 I went to law school, ventured over to the other side of the courtroom, and I now represent defendants.. I was recently interviewed by Fox Carolina's Sharon Johnson becuase of my background with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department, including serving in homicide investigations. You can view that interview here:. Because of my background, I know first hand people need defending. Just because you are charged with a crime doesn't mean you are guilty.. You should not handle your case without the help of an attorney. Please feel free to call me on my cell any time at. I will actually answer your call!

I was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina and am 45 years old.  I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Clemson University in 1991.  In 1994, I obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolihna School of Law.  From 1994 through 1999, I lived and worked in Nacogdoches, Texas.  While there, I served as an Assistant District Attorney (state prosecutor) for five years.  In 1999, I returned to South Carolina to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (federal prosecutor).  I handled more than 1000 cases during my tenure at the United States Attorney's Office, which gave me experience in many different types of cases, including federal murder cases, white collar crimes, drug crimes, firearms offenses, mail fraud, wire fraud, organized crime, conspiracy, and civil forfeiture.  In 2010, I left the United States Attorney's Office and opened Parham Law Firm, LLC.  My goal is to provide aggressive, effective representation for all of my clients.  I look forward to speaking with you about your legal needs.

A lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina, Joe holds both a B.S. (2009) and a J.D. (2013) from the University of South Carolina. While attending law school, Joe served as a law clerk at the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office; after graduation, he began working as an Assistant Solicitor for that Office, trying cases in both General Sessions and Magistrate’s Court. Subsequent to his tenure in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Joe went to work for the Richard A. Harpootlian law firm, joining a team of other experienced litigators. There, he worked at the federal and state court levels handling a variety of criminal and civil litigation cases.. Joe aggressively seeks justice for his clients and is a tireless student of the law, leaving no stone unturned in his research and understanding of relevant case law that he can bring to bear in defending criminal clients and achieving a successful outcome for those with civil claims. He takes pride in finding solutions to complex problems and is passionate in his quest for justice for every client.

Daniel Coble was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended public schools growing up in Columbia. He received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in Economics. After college, Daniel attended University of South Carolina School of Law where he received his law degree.. After graduation, Daniel worked as a prosecutor for the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. He was appointed as a Richland County Magistrate Judge in 2017 where he served full time at Central Court on Decker Boulevard until 2021.. Daniel is married and has a young daughter and a Yellow Lab, Jack. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, deer hunting, and reading historical fiction novels and autobiographies.. Daniel is the founder and editor of the legal resource Everyday/Evidence.

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.

Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian is one of South Carolina’s leading courtroom advocates with 30 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil litigator. Mr. Harpootlian’s dynamic and persuasive advocacy style and record of success has earned him a reputation amongst South Carolina’s legal community as a lawyer who can get results.. Mr. Harpootlian began his career as a prosecutor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Within two years, he was named Deputy Solicitor and tasked with the administration and supervision of over 20 prosecutors and staff members. As the Fifth Circuit’s chief homicide prosecutor, Mr. Harpootlian personally prosecuted hundreds of murder cases, including 12 death penalty cases.. He defended one of those convictions on appeal before the United States Supreme Court. In 1983, Mr. Harpootlian earned a conviction in the prosecution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins—South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer. Mr. Gaskins was sentenced to death. In 1990, Mr. Harpootlian was elected as Fifth Circuit Solicitor, winning by a margin of almost 2-1. He served from 1991 until 1995. As Solicitor, he personally prosecuted and obtained convictions in a number of high-profile murder, drug, and public corruption cases. In 1991, Mr. Harpootlian prosecuted and convicted ex-University of South Carolina President Jim Holderman for public corruption charges arising from the abuse of his office for personal gain.. For the last 20 years, Mr. Harpootlian’s private practice has earned him state and national recognition for his efforts on behalf of civil litigants and criminal defendants, including a number of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, some of which are listed here.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Harpootlian has been active in South Carolina politics. He was popularly elected and served on Richland County Council from 1986 to 1991. He served as Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. During his first tenure as Chair, the Party elected Governor James Hodges, the first candidate to unseat an incumbent South Carolina governor, and five other Democrats to statewide office.. Mr. Harpootlian’s views as a commentator on law and politics are regularly sought by national news programs. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and various CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News broadcasts. He is also frequently quoted in local, state, and national publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and TIME Magazine.. Mr. Harpootlian has been invited to share his experience with bar colleges as a lecture for the South Carolina Bar Association on topics including class action litigation and criminal defense. For the last 20 years, he has lectured newly barred South Carolina lawyers during the Bridge the Gap Program. He is a former chair of the Criminal Law Section of the South Carolina Bar Association and a past member of the South Carolina Bar Board of Grievance and Discipline. He has served on the South Carolina Chief Justice’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Docketing and he is an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Meagan T. Gentry focuses on providing excellent client service and aggressive advocacy for each and every one of her cases.. Meagan graduated magna cum laude and with Honors from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville Arkansas, where she also received awards and high honors for speech, debate, and creative writing.  She received a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law where she graduated with Honors and as a member of the Moot Court Advocacy Board. She won several awards for national Moot Court competitions across the country, including the National Top Oralist Award at the Wagner Labor and Employment Moot Court Competition in New York City.. Meagan passed the bar in Arkansas in 2010 and worked at a small family law firm right after graduating law school.  She then moved on to work as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Meagan and her husband John moved to Charleston where Meagan passed the bar in South Carolina in 2012.  After having two wonderful children, Meagan began doing contract attorney work for multiple law firms across South Carolina and North Carolina while raising their two kids at home.  She then took a full time job at the Public Defender’s Office in Charleston County where she handled hundreds of criminal defense cases a year.

Peter McCoy’s legal background has given him the experience and knowledge needed to vigorously defend the rights of his clients in all courts in South Carolina. Whether it is a criminal defense case, DUI, family law matter, or a personal injury case, Peter McCoy is prepared to handle all the needs of his clients. During law school, Peter clerked for the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office during his summer and winter breaks from school. After graduation, he was hired as an Assistant Solicitor for the Ninth Circuit by Solicitor Ralph Hoisington.. After spending more than five years as a criminal prosecutor, Peter has handled thousands of drug, drug trafficking, murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, white collar, DUI, and felony DUI crimes in Charleston County. He started off his work as a prosecutor by being the lead DUI prosecutor for Charleston County. In this capacity, he prosecuted countless DUI and Felony DUI cases throughout the Ninth Circuit. For his remaining tenure as a criminal prosecutor, Peter handled violent, gun, and drug crimes. He has extensive court room experience having handled numerous jury trials for some of the most serious crimes in Charleston County. In 2010, when Peter was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives he left the Solicitor’s Office and opened up his own firm.. Since entering private practice, Peter has practiced extensively in Magistrate, Municipal, General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Federal District Court handling cases that range from speeding tickets, to serious criminal felony charges, to numerous civil disputes ranging from car accidents to libel/slander defamation suits. In September 2011, Peter and Joshua P. Stokes merged their individual practices to form McCoy & Stokes, LLC. In April 2013, Peter was one of seven lawyers throughout South Carolina selected as a 2013 Super Lawyers Rising Star in the practice area of Criminal Defense Law. Mr. McCoy also holds the highest peer-reviewed, professional rating (“AV Preeminent“) available from Martindale-Hubbell reflecting a combination of “Very High General Ethical Standards” and overall “Legal Ability”.. Peter’s years at the Solicitor’s office coupled with his service as an elected official have earned him the reputation as a honest, fair, and hard working trial lawyer. He has been awarded the Key to the Town of James Island, he sits on the advisory board to the Save the Morris Island Lighthouse, and is a regular lecturer at the College of Charleston, the Citadel, and Trident Technical College on the topics of Criminal Law and Local Politics.. Having come from a long line of attorneys who have served South Carolina in the Legislative and Judicial branches of State Government, Peter has a deep commitment to the people of the State of South Carolina. Peter and his law firm look forward to helping with you with all of your legal concerns and needs.