F. Cordes "Cordes" Ford IV

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...

Robert C. Calamari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Robert C. practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Calamari since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert C. Calamari is held by other lawyers.

With more than two decades of experience in complex litigation, Anne brings a passion for justice to each case, working for her clients and seeking to bring those responsible to account. Through litigation, including mass torts, class actions and individual cases, Anne pursues the implementation of better safety practices and corporate governance measures for those corporations, as well as just compensation for victims of toxic exposure, extreme and life-altering injuries, workplace injuries ...

Newman Jackson Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law. Newman Jackson practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Newman Jackson Smith since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Newman Jackson...

Reid Dyer brings more than ten years of experience in advising creditors on practical solutions to a variety of bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring issues. He also represents clients in a range of creditors’ rights matters in both state and federal courts. Reid’s practice focuses on representing banks, credit unions, financial entities, and other creditors in bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout matters, both in and out of court. In bankruptcy court, he represents creditor...

Charles Patrick is a distinguished litigator who has played integral roles in some of the most significant public health litigation in American history, including state tobacco cases that led to the historic national master settlement. He is a founding member of RPWB and serves on the firm’s three-person executive committee. Born in North Carolina, Patrick’s father was in the mining business and brought the family to Jonesville, South Carolina. Charles met his wife, Celeste, at Fu...

Roy T. Willey IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Roy T. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Roy T. Willey IV since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Roy T. Willey IV is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Elizabeth B. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga is held by other lawyers.

R. Michael Ethridge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Construction. R. Michael practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized R. Michael Ethridge since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which R. Michael Ethridge is held by other lawyers.

Joseph “Trey” Thompson is a partner in the Charleston office with a range of experience litigating commercial disputes as well as catastrophic personal injury claims arising from premises, products, and toxic exposures. He has tried over 100 jury trial cases in state and federal courts in his nearly 30 years of practice. He has argued cases before the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals. As a result of his trial work, Trey has an understanding of how t...