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David Wheeler brings more than 30 years of experience in guiding clients through debt recovery in loan workouts, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and collection in state and federal courts. A S.C. certified specialist in the area of debtor-creditor law, Dave has practiced in bankruptcy courts throughout the nation. He is familiar with all facets of the law necessary for the successful application of long-term strategies to maximize recoveries for his clients. Author and frequent lecturer on leading-e...

Attorney Randell “Ran” Stoney brings a wide range of legal experience to the Personal Injury team at Joye Law Firm. Ran received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, he served as a Summer Law Clerk for the South Carolina Attorney General and two prominent Charleston law firms. Ran is a Past Student Member of the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court. Ran began his legal...

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.

D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. D. Alan practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. 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 D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Brian Duffy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Brian practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Duffy since 2022. 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 ...

D. Summers Clarke II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance. Summers, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Summers is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Summers Clarke is a Partner in the litigati...

David Swanson handles large and small commercial and residential property matters at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, representing owners, developers and financial institutions as well as many sellers and buyers of plantation properties in coastal South Carolina. David represents financial institutions and other lenders in all aspects of commercial loan transactions, including the drafting of loan documents and due diligence review of all information relevant to the borrower and guarantors.

Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. In 1963, he graduated from McClellanville High School, where his mother taught school. During his senior year, he was named to the Post and Courier's All-Star Basketball Team, which he still talks about to this day. Following graduation, Mr. Lofton enrolled a the University of Georgia to study forestry. Following a year at UGA, he transferred to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, w...

John B. Hagerty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. John B. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Hagerty since 2009. 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 John B. Hagerty is held by other lawyers.

I’d say 99.9 percent of my practice is personal injury. I do some premises liability and the odd case here or there. But for the most part, it’s all auto accidents. We have people who’ve had an accident, and 90 percent of the time, they get an attorney because they had trouble getting hold of the insurance company. If the adjuster had just acted promptly and returned calls and paid the medical bills, the client would have been done with the case. In five minutes of talking t...