Jane H. Downey

Betsy is an accomplished litigator, concentrating her practice on commercial litigation, probate and estate litigation, professional liability and ethics, and securities and FINRA. The second woman president of the South Carolina Bar, Betsy was awarded the 2016 Fellows Award presented by the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), an award recognizing the accomplishments of a past president of a bar association who has demonstrated a continuing commitment to leadership, service, the wor...

Joe Thickens is a Founder, Partner, and Personal Injury Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning personal injury and workers’ compensation firm in South Carolina. Joe founded the firm alongside Eric Cavanaugh in 2017, and since then the team has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of car accidents , truck accidents , on-the-job injuries, wrongful death , and other accident cases throughout Columbia , Charleston , Greenville, and the state of Sout...

With more than two decades of experience practicing law, Robert F. Goings has built a career focused on representing injured individuals and families in complex litigation across South Carolina. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert handles Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs matters, often involving major corporations, insurance companies, and healthcare providers. His trial experience includes securing significant jury verdicts, including a $13...

Ariail B. Kirk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Ariail B. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Ariail B. Kirk since 2019. 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 Ariail B. Kirk is held by other lawyers.

D. Larry Kristinik III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. D. Larry practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Larry Kristinik III since 2007. 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. Larry Kristinik III is held by other lawyers.

Sean Foerster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Sean practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Foerster 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 Sean Foerster is held by other lawyers.

Originally from Mullins, South Carolina, Mitch has practiced law for more than 38 years. Mitch began his practice as an attorney with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, where he was engaged in facets of rate, compliance, safety and operational regulation of regulated utilities, telecommunications companies, and transportation carriers. Since entering private practice in 1977, Mitch has assisted clients in matters involving litigation of business and contractual disputes; class a...

Thad H. Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Thad H. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thad H. Westbrook since 2015. 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 Thad H. Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Cal is a litigator with experience in complex business and insurance disputes, class actions, and professional liability and ethics. During his 30 years of practice, Cal has represented numerous individuals, local and national businesses, partnerships, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Named by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as 2015 Lawyer of the Year, Cal has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. Active in the South Carolina Bar, Cal has...

Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Bernard F. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. since 2001. 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 Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. is held by other lawyers.