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Dan Addison is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Charleston office with three decades of experience in medical malpractice, dental, and workers’ compensation. Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Dan was Managing Partner of his own firm, the Addison Law Group in Columbia, South Carolina, which specialized in workers’ compensation litigation, subrogation, insurance coverage, and mediation. He also spent more than a decade at a large firm in Columbia that specialized in conflict pre...

Chris Adams is an experienced and aggressive South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney. Chris concentrates in criminal defense in federal and state courts. Chris concentrates on defending clients accused of white collar crimes, street crimes, sex offenses, and capital murder in the South and around the country. Since launching his private practice in 2007, Chris has represented clients in serious matters from Las Vegas to New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, the bulk of his practic...

In our modern day rush-to-judgment society, people charged with crimes are often convicted in the court of public opinion long before they ever step foot in a courtroom. Despite citizens of this country being innocent until proven guilty, the reality is that in this day and age you have to fight for your innocence. I pride myself in knowing that I can be the voice that helps a client through what is perhaps the most difficult time in their life. Our team of experienced professionals is dedica...

Professional Experience Nathan Crystal is a scholar and a practicing attorney. He has advised individuals and entities, including major law firms, on matters of contract law and professional ethics and has lectured throughout the world on these subjects. He frequently serves as expert witness or consultant in multimillion dollar cases. Nathan Crystal is a Class of 1969 Professor Emeritus of Professional Responsibility and Contract Law, University of South Carolina. He taught for 34 years at t...

Jay S. Claypoole IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Timber Law. Jay S. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jay S. Claypoole IV 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 Jay S. Claypoole IV 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.

A CNN Analyst and former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General, Mary Schiavo seeks accountability and industry change from corporations, institutions and the government so that they may meet their obligation to protect the safety and security of the traveling public. With years of experience in transportation litigation, Mary represents victims and their families suffering from negligence of airline, automotive, commercial trucking, motorcoach and rail companies. A leader of the...

Mr. Templeton’s practice focuses upon complex litigation matters involving products liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, construction, and serious injuries. He has tried more than 50 cases to verdict. He has argued appeals in the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Supreme Court, and South Carolina Court of Appeals. Mr. Templeton has more than 20 reported decisions from trial courts and appellate courts in state and federal court. Mr. Templeton has served as a faculty member of the Sout...

T. David Hoyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. T. David practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized T. David Hoyle since 2024. 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 T. David Hoyle is held by other lawyers.

Robert H. Brunson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Robert H. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Robert H. Brunson since 2024. 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 H. Brunson is held by other lawyers.