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D. Michael ("Mike") Kelly, is a South Carolina resident with more than 30 years of experience in law. He has spent his entire career working hard to protect the rights of South Carolinians and build a better, more just community. Mike is highly experienced in many areas of law and often represents people seeking to claim disability benefits under complex ERISA laws and regulations. He combines his knowledge of law with a compassionate approach to each client.. In addition to his legal career, Mike is heavily involved in numerous charitable and community service organizations. He is an active member of St. Martin’s in the Fields Episcopal Church, and is happily married with two sons.. MIke adheres to a staunch belief in civic stewardship and feels a deep and fulfilling obligation to support his fellow citizens. He participates in numerous organizations to help create a better community for all:. Central Carolina Community Foundation. New Morning Foundation. Board of Directors of the Glenforest School. University of South Carolina School of Law Building Campaign, Co-Chair. Cultural Council of Richland Lexington Counties. Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Please visit the community board for current community projects and initiatives The Mike Kelly Law Group supports.. Mike has a reputation for outstanding community service. His highly regarded qualities of civic leadership have earned him the respect and affection of fellow South Carolinians. He is the recipient of notable community awards:. Myrtle Beach Herald’s 2008 Personal Injury Attorney of the Year. Public Citizen Award from the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. The Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina. Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of South Carolina Department of Arts and Sciences. Mike extends humanity, warmth, and concern to all people. He is a role model and influential member of the community.

Michael Thomas Cooper joined the McLeod Law Group after serving three years with the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office.  As an Assistant Public Defender, Michael represented more than 750 individuals charged with serious crimes and misdemeanors.  Michael fought to protect the rights of his clients and to ensure their chance for a fair trial.  During his time with the Public Defender’s Office, Michael successfully negotiated favorable plea deals and won jury trials for indigent clients with a variety of charges, including homicides, robberies, serious drug offenses, property-related offenses, and financial crimes.. Michael Thomas Cooper grew up in Charleston where he attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Bishop England High School.  Michael earned his B.A. in English from the College of Charleston and after graduating he attended the University Of South Carolina School Of Law.  In 2011, Michael graduated with Cum Laude honors and as a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe.. During law school, Michael worked for a plaintiff’s litigation firm in Charleston where he assisted with Class Action and Multi-District Litigation claims against national corporations and manufacturers.  Michael also participated in the Federal Litigation Clinic at the USC School of Law where he represented an individual whose civil rights were violated by a State institution.. Michael is a member of the Charleston County Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Brent Arant was born in Bowman, S.C., Brent as a fourth generation farmer. He earned his law degree from University of South Carolina, School of Law. If you have been injured you can contact him at Joye Law Firm personal injury lawyers.

R. Casey Van Valkenburgh is a personal injury, who has dedicated his life to representing and fighting for the rights of injured people. He is a firm believer that injured people need an attorney who focuses solely on advocating for their rights.. Casey received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston (CofC). While attending CofC, he was the Captain and MVP of the Men’s tennis team. After graduation, Casey’s grandfather convinced him to use his skills and go to law school. He received his JD from the University of South Carolina. He went on to receive a Master of Laws degree from Washington University in St. Louis.. Prior to joining the George Sink Injury Lawyers, Casey was the managing attorney of two personal injury practices. He had always had a strong admiration for Mr. Sink and was excited to join the firm when the opportunity arose. w.. In his spare time, Casey loves spending time with his wife, two sons, and Ziggy the Dog. He enjoys golf, tennis, and traveling.

William is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. As a law student, he received the Public Interest Law Society Grant to work in Washington, D.C., served as vice-president of the Pro Bono Board, and was a student member of the John Belton O'Neal Inn of Court. Following law school, he served as law clerk to the Honorable James R. Barber, III, of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of South Carolina, before starting private practice with Motley Rice, one of the largest plaintiff's firms in the country.. William has represented individuals and companies as plaintiffs throughout South Carolina and the U.S. and has achieved significant recoveries on their behalf. He has experience in a variety of different legal areas and has litigated cases covering a broad spectrum, ranging from Federal Employer's Liability Act relating to occupational disease and catastrophic injuries; Jones Act personal injury; Oil Pollution Act cases relating to oil spills from container ships and oil refineries; products liability relating to unsafe products and unsafe drugs; toxic spills from railroad companies; consumer fraud class actions; commercial litigation, as well as securities fraud, derivative, deal, and misrepresentation cases under the Securities and Exchange Act.. While the majority of William's practice has focused on representing plaintiffs and prosecuting cases, he has been retained as settlement counsel to represent defendants in the consumer class action arena. In addition, he has represented multiple individual defendants in criminal matters.. During William's tenure at Motley Rice, he became a part of Motley Rice's Securities and Consumer Fraud practice group where he focused on litigating securities derivative and shareholder cases. He represented public pension funds and other institutional investors in litigation matters involving shareholder value, legal aspects of fiduciary responsibilities of corporate executives, and mergers and acquisitions such as deal cases. He was involved with In re Dell, Inc., Sec. Litig., No. A-06-CA726-SS (W.D. Tex.); In re Witness Systems Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 1:06-CV-1894 (N.D. Ga.); Baker v. MBNA Corp., No. 05-272 (D. Del.); and South Ferry LP #2 v. Killinger, No. C04-1599C (W.D. Wash.).. As a former small business owner, William gained firsthand experience with the issues that face small businesses and individuals in the Charleston area. William has spoken at various legal conferences regarding environmental torts and securities litigation. He is a member of the American Bar Association and Charleston County Bar Association, and serves as the Environmental Law Section Chair and on the Legislative Steering Committee for the South Carolina Association for Justice. He is fluent in Spanish and is an active participant in various local community organizations. William and his wife Lydia live in Charleston with their two young children.

Ryan has worked on behalf of injured South Carolinians his entire legal career, beginning in law school when he clerked for a Columbia personal injury firm for two years. Ryan’s areas of practice include general civil litigation, serious personal injury, premises liability, dram shop, products liability, automobile collisions, motorcycle wrecks, and heavy trucking litigation.. Prior to founding Miller, Dawson, Sigal and Ward Injury Attorneys, Ryan practiced at a mid-sized Charleston law firm where he gained extensive litigation experience in a wide variety of personal injury areas. He subsequently joined another local firm where he helped establish and grow its litigation department. Immediately following law school, Ryan clerked for the Honorable Diane S. Goodstein of the First Judicial Circuit.. Ryan graduated with Distinction from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School where he earned a degree in Business Administration. After college, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law on a merit scholarship where he served as an Articles Editor on the Southeastern Environmental Law Journal.. Ryan lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, daughter and their dog, Teddy. When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and watching Tar Heel sports.. Ryan was recently named to the South Carolina Rising Stars list published by South Carolina Super Lawyers. South Carolina Rising Stars recognizes outstanding attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5% of South Carolina lawyers are named on this list – selection process detail.