South Carolina Lawyers Rebecca Creel to Richard Rhodes

Firm: Creel Family Law

1822 Bull Street , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Rebecca Creel is the founder of Creel Family Law, LLC, with offices in the heart of South hails from Hemingway, SC. She graduated from Converse College in 2004 with a double Bachelor’s in Business Finance and Psychology. She received her JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2007 where she was a Johnson Legal Scholar. Rebecca is a 2011 Graduate of the Houston Family Law Trial law school, she worked as an associate for Luce, Moore, and Franklin in the area of residential real estate and foreclosure law. She practiced with Hon. Monet Pincus of Pincus Family Law until her election to the Family Court Bench. She then joined the Law Offices of Lester & Hendrix, LLC as an associate. She opened her own firm, Creel Family Law, LLC in 2018, limiting her practice exclusively to complex marital and other domestic litigation. Rebecca has also been awarded the Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands award for the past six consecutive years in the area of Family Law. Rebecca was honored in 2015 by SC Supreme Court’s Commission on the Profession as the G. Dewey Oxner Jr., Mentor of the Year. She has been selected to teach and speak at the SC Bar Convention, the Family Court Bench / Bar, Family Law Essentials, the National Business Institute, and the SCAJ Annual Convention, just to name a few. She has also volunteered her time to assist in drafting publications such as the Ask-A-Lawyer Reference Manual and Law School for Non-Lawyers and proudly served on the editorial board of the 5th Edition of Marital Litigation in South Carolina Substantive Law. Rebecca is very active in her community, outside of the practice of law. She is the chairwoman of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, Midwifery Advisory Council. She is a commissioner for the City of Forest Acres Municipal Election Commission. She dedicates time to volunteers with SCCADVSA, the Harvest Hope, and the Humane Society.

Firm: Klok Law Firm, LLC

1002 Anna Knapp Blvd., Suite 103 , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464

Practice Areas: General Practice, Family

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.

Firm: Peacock Law Group of the Lowcountry, LLC

1 Sherington Drive, Suite C , Bluffton , South Carolina 29910

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

The Peacock Law Group of the Lowcountry, LLC is a full service law firm located in Beaufort, South Carolina.  We have been providing a broad range of high quality legal services to a wide range of clients, including both individuals and businesses, throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry as well as other areas within the State of South Carolina.  If you need a lawyer to represent you because you were injured in an accident, experiencing a divorce or have been charged with a DUI or any other crime, we will zealously represent your interests to get you the results you need.  If you need a business lawyer for the formation of a new business, or to handle litigation on behalf of your business, we will act on your behalf, aggressively and competently, to get your business the results it needs for future success.

Firm: Richard A. Hricik, PA

941 Houston Northcutt Blvd , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

For 30 years, Richard Hricik, a Charleston area attorney serving clients across all counties of South Carolina, has represented clients in personal injury claims, including, auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and civil rights violations. Richard has also appeared in the national and Charleston area news on his noteworthy cases and has served as a legal commentator for local television and radio.. A former professor with decades of legal experience, Richard has been recognized for excellence with the following awards and distinctions: SuperLawyer, Preeminent Rating (A/V) by Martindale-Hubbell, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – South Carolina, and National Association of Distinguished Counsel.. Licensed in South Carolina and Ohio, Richard has represented clients in both federal and state trial courts, as well as the 4th and 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice, a Board Member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, the Federal Bar Association, and the Charleston County Bar.. Richard earned his law degree from The College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1993 receiving the Order of the Barristers award for outstanding oral advocacy. He clerked for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Attorneys Office in Washington, DC. He is also a cum laude graduate of Cleveland State University where he received his undergraduate degree in accounting.. In addition to serving clients at The Law Offices of Richard A. Hricik, Richard is committed to improving the safety and well-being of the greater community. He educates students on the dangers of Distracted Driving, supports conservation efforts, and donates a percentage of all fees earned to nonprofits and community organizations.

Firm: Richard A. Harpootlian, PA

1410 Laurel St , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Richard Warder Criminal Defense Attorney

15 Primrose Street , Greenville , South Carolina 29601

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Are you facing criminal charges? If so, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.. Richard Warder Criminal Defense Attorney has been practicing law for over 40 years in the state of South Carolina. He offers an aggressive and proactive defense on behalf of his clients in the state and federal courts. Attorney Warder is a tough litigator and will fight to achieve the best possible outcome for you while standing up for your rights as a citizen.. To schedule a free consultation with Richard Warder Criminal Defense Attorney, call today!

Firm: Gleissner Law Firm, LLC

1237 Gadsden St Ste 200 A , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Debtor/Creditor, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

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.

Firm: Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC

P.O. Box 1390 , Columbia , South Carolina 29202

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Callison Law Firm

171 Church Street , Charleston , South Carolina 29401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: The Law Firm of Rhett D. Burney, PC

628 NE Main Street , Simpsonville , South Carolina 29681

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Santee Cooper

Po Box 2946101 , Moncks Corner , South Carolina 29461

Practice Areas: Business , Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

Firm: Willcox Buyck & Williams, PA

248 West Evans Street , Florence , South Carolina 29503

Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation

Biography. Reynolds Williams was born in Mullins, South Carolina on May 15, 1946. Reynolds Williams served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge.  Williams served as Legislative Assistant to United States Congressman Ed Young and to the US Senate Judiciary Committee. From 1975 to 1977 he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Williams joined the Willcox Law Firm in 1977 and became its CEO in 1990.. Reynolds is recognized as one of the Leading Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers in America in the books bearing those titles and in 2008 was named one of South Carolina’s “Super Lawyers.”. In 1999 Governor Beasley awarded Reynolds the Order of the Palmetto, the State's highest honor, for his public service, civic responsibility, and friendship to South Carolina. In 2001 Williams was named Business Person of the Year by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 the USC School of Law named him a “Compleat Lawyer” for 30 years of exemplary service and in 2009 S.C. Lawyers Weekly profiled him as one of the State’s “Leaders in the Law.” Florence Darlington Technical College honored him with induction into its inaugural Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame in 2015.. Education. - University of Virginia, B.A. 1967 - University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. 1973. Admitted. - All State and Federal courts in South Carolina - U.S. Supreme Court - 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Memberships. - South Carolina Bar (Member, Section on Professional Responsibility) - South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association (Member, Executive Committee, 1995 - 2000) - Defense Research Institute - Federalist Society (Founding President, South Carolina Chapter, 1995 - 1999) - American Board of Trial Advocates. Activities. Reynolds worked his way through law school as a television producer and director and has continued that interest as an actor, director, and President of the Florence Little Theater, winning the Best Actor Awards in 1982 and 1985. Williams is a former Chairman of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and President of the Florence Rotary Club. He has served on the School Board at All Saints and St. Anthony's, as Chairman of the Florence County Election Commission, on the Board of Directors of Florence County Progress, and several times as President of the Florence County as well as the South Carolina Republican Party Conventions. Williams was a Faculty Seminar Participant at the 1991 U.S. Army War College. Williams serves on the Board of Directors of IRIX Pharmaceuticals. He has served as Vice-Chairman of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. A CFP®, Reynolds is capable and qualified to offer objective, integrated, and comprehensive financial advice to help individuals achieve their financial objectives. Williams was the first and is the Chairman Emeritus of the S. C. Retirement System’s Investment Commission, whose duty is to direct and determine the investments of the System. The System's assets are $30 billion and in 2008 the S.C. Legislature, by a Concurrent Resolution, expressed the State’s gratitude for his leadership of the Commission. He is Chairman of the Willcox, Buyck & Williams Foundation’s Play Me, I’m Yours signature public art works.

Firm: RHB Law Firm, LLC

174 East Bay Street, Ste 302 , Charleston , South Carolina 29401

Practice Areas: General Practice, Personal Injury

I represent injured people in car accident and other serious personal injury cases in the Lowcountry. My previous experience as an insurance defense lawyer gives me knowledge of how the insurance companies operate. I have represented hundreds of clients in pesonal injury cases in more than thirty counties in South Carolina.. I also represent individuals and families in divorce, military divorce, custody, and other family court cases. I currently focus my family court practice in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties, but I have represented clients in family courts in more than ten counties in South Carolina.. Please go to to learn more about me, my practice, and how I may help you!

Firm: Hair Law Firm

1721 Saunders Street , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Attorney Hair has devoted his entire legal career to helping people that have been injured through no fault of their own. As a result of his dedication, he has been recognized as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and has received The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Award. Attorney Hair handles car wrecks, wrongful death cases, dog bites, and premise liability matters.

1017 4th Ave , Conway , South Carolina 29526

Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Firm: Regina M. Banis, LLC

Po Box 1609 , Bluffton , South Carolina 29910

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Family, Estate Planning, Mediation

Regina M. Banis (formerly Regina M. Strickroth)is an attorney admitted to practice in the State of South Carolina.  She has practiced law on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton since 1994.  Regina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1988, and her Doctorate of Juris Prudence from the University of San Diego in 1992.. Regina is a Certified Family Court Mediator and enjoys assisting people in reaching agreements in their family court disputes.. Regina began her career focusing on commercial and residential real estate transactions, including equity lines of credit, refinances, purchases and sales, contract preparation, § 1031 tax deferred exchanges; business closings and corporate work.  Regina has expanded her practice to include family law litigation, including acting as the Guardian ad Litem in custody and visitation disputes, family court mediation, and simple estate planning and probate matters.. Regina is the sole member of Regina M. Banis, LLC, which was formerly known as the Law Office of Regina M. Strickroth, LLC.  Regina organized the firm in 2007 and renamed it in 2015 after she resumed using her maiden name.. Regina was the managing member of the residential real estate division of Novit & Scarminach, P.A. from 2001 until 2006, and still values the relationships she made at that firm.. Regina currently serves on the Town of Bluffton Beautification Committee, and is the Past President of the Zonta International Club of Bluffton.. Regina can be reached at

, Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: general practice attorney

Firm: Christmas Injury Lawyers

250 Mathis Ferry Rd. Suite 102 , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

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.

Firm: Reed Law Firm

220 Stoneridge Dr , Columbia , South Carolina 29210

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Firm: Burts Turner & Rhodes

260 N. Church St. , Spartanburg , South Carolina 29306

Practice Areas: Real Estate

After law school, I clerked for the South Carolina Supreme Court.  I was particularly interested in the substantive law of divorce proceedings. I maintain that interest, and I am actively involved in trials, mediations, and appeals.  I have also devoted a substantial part of my practice to probate and estate work, to include drafting wills and trusts, handling probate estates, and representing parties in estate litigation.