David T. Pearlman

North Charleston, SC Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Awarded Practice Areas

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Visit Website

843-720-2800

Works at

Steinberg Law Firm

9 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

David T. Pearlman is the managing partner at Steinberg Law Firm and has been with Steinberg since 1976. He became partner in 1980 and handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases.

David received his law degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1976 and has been an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association for over 40 years. He is a past recipient of the Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service and a 2011 and 2017 honorable recipient of the Leadership in Law recognition by Lawyers Weekly. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for over a decade.

One of David's passions is to give back to the community as he volunteers with and supports the Trident Literacy Association. He is also an active member of the Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group and the Injured Workers' Advocates.

To learn more about David or to contact him, please call (843) 720-2800 or visit https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/david-t-pearlman/ .

Locations

North Charleston, South Carolina

843-720-2800

3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300
North Charleston, SC 29405

Education

The University of South Carolina, Juris Doctor, graduated 1976
George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1972

Affiliations

American Association for Justice - Member
American Bar Association - Member
Charleston County Bar Association - Past Chairman, Workers' Compensation Section
Injured Workers' Advocates - Former Executive Board Member
South Carolina Association for Justice - Past Chair, Past Chairman of Workers' Compensation Section
South Carolina Injured Workers Advocates - Legislative Chair
Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group - Executive Board

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC (2017)
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC (2012)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2027 for work in:

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Additional Areas of Practice:

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Workers' Compensation Law

Awards:

Best Law Firms - United States (2026 Edition) - Regional Tier 2 - Charleston, SC - Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Best Law Firms - United States (2026 Edition) - Regional Tier 1 Charleston, SC - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Law Firms - United States (2026 Edition) - Regional Tier 1 Charleston, SCPersonal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Law Firms - United States (2027 Edition) - Regional Tier 1 - Charleston, SC - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Law Firms - United States (2027 Edition) - Regional Tier 1 - Charleston, SC - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Law Firms - United States (2027 Edition) - Regional Tier 1 - Charleston, SC - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- David T. Pearlman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005)
  - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Expertise.com: Best Car Accident Lawyers in Mount Pleasant, 2022
Named Best Workers Comp Lawyer in Charleston
Recognized in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, 2011
Top 100 Attorneys in America, 2018 - 2026
Elite Lawyer: Selected by Elite Lawyer, 2021-2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys; Best of the Best Attorneys, 2021
Avvo: Rating Award 2022
Avvo: Client’s Choice Award 2022
Attorney and Practice: Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney 2022
Lawyers of Distinction; 2022
National Association of Distinguished Counsel: Nation’s Top One Percent 2025
Lawyers of Distinction, 2022
Avvo: Clients' Choice Award 2022
Attorney & Practice Magazine: Top 10 Workers' Compensation Attorney, 2026
Attorney & Practice Magazine: Top 10 Workers' Compensation Attorney, 2022
Best of the Best Attorneys: Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys; 2021 - 2026
Honoree for the SC Leadership in Law Award
Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service
Best of the Best Attorneys: Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys 2021
Best Lawyers in America: Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants; 2005-2022
Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC 2012
Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC 2017
Best Lawyers: The Best Lawyers in America; Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year-Workers' Compensation; 2011
Best Lawyers: Recognized in Best Lawyers, 2005 - 2026
Martindale-Hubbell: AV rated
Lawyers Weekly: Honorable recipient of the Leadership in Law, 2017
Super Lawyers: Selected Super Lawyer 2008-2026
Best Lawyers in America; Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants; 2005-2022
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys; 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction; 2019
South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards; Honoree; 2017
Martindale-Hubbell; AV Preeminent; 2013
US News/Best Lawyers; Charleston Lawyer of the Year Workers' Comp-Claimants; 2012
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly; Leadership in Law; 2011
Best Lawyers in America; Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year-Workers' Compensation; 2011
Injured Workers' Advocate; Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication; 2007

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