David B. Yarborough, Jr.

A veteran litigator with strong roots in complex litigation, Fred Baker has worked on a broad range of environmental, medical costs recovery, consumer and products liability cases and holds numerous leadership roles within the firm. Fred represents individuals, institutional investors, and governmental entities in a wide variety of cases. He leads the firm’s tobacco litigation, and was a member of the legal team that litigated the groundbreaking tobacco litigation on behalf of several S...

Jenny Heichelbech works to save her estate planning clients money and headaches by structuring their estate plans in a way that protects their family interests while maximizing their tax exemptions and credits. She focuses on being responsive and working efficiently to meet the needs of her clients.

Ken Harrell joined Joye Law Firm in 1994 and became a managing partner in 2006. With 30 years of experience, he protects the rights of injured South Carolinians, including cases involving workers’ compensation, car accidents, and defective products. Ken also heads up the firm’s pharmaceutical and medical device litigation group.

J. Aaron Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. J. Aaron, who practices law in Bluffton, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryan Kitz is a commercial real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office where he counsels clients on a broad range of transactional matters. He represents developers and other businesses in the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial real estate, including multi-family, office, industrial and hospitality properties. Bryan assists banks and other financial institutions in construction and permanent financing transactions and negotiates and drafts complex loa...

Mr. Wall began practicing law in 1974. His practice has primarily involved complex litigation, including the defense of medical malpractice claims, product liability claims involving asbestos and tobacco, transportation claims, bad faith claims, and horrific injuries. Mr. Wall has tried cases in State and Federal Courts throughout South Carolina and numerous other states. He served as President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association from 1989 to 1990. He is an &ldquo...

Elloree A. Ganes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elloree A., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elloree A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Yount is an experienced litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. In his civil litigation practice, Adam represents various national and regional clients in matters related to premises liability, wrongful death, motor-vehicle matters, commercial and employment disputes and products liability cases.

Marlon Kimpson represents victims of corporate malfeasance, from investors in securities fraud cases to consumers harmed by large data and privacy breaches, as well as people injured or killed in catastrophic incidents. Building upon the firm’s relationships with unions and governmental entities, Marlon represents individuals, state and municipality pension funds, multi-employer plans, unions and other institutional investors in securities fraud class actions and in mergers and acquisit...

Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC. A native of Arkansas, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in 1977, where she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Her leadership skills were recognized during her presidency of Mortar Board, and she was honored as the Outstanding Senior Woman. Furthering h...