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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...

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.

Emily Gifford Lucey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Emily, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Her law practice focuses on matters related to construction law, including surety law a...

Elizabeth Middleton Burke uses the law and science to help people injured by pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and other medical errors. Burke proudly advocates on behalf of consumers who rely on the pharmaceutical industry for safe and effective treatments. As a member of RPWB’s pharmaceutical and medical device team, she enjoys the challenge of investigating, organizing and litigating science-based cases for the benefit of clients who were not warned about the serious side effects...

A trial lawyer, James Ledlie has spent the past 20 years advocating for clients throughout the country while furthering complex litigation related to public health, worker safety and other issues. His practice spans litigation areas including asbestos, tobacco, defective consumer products, pharmaceuticals and faulty medical devices. He is also a member of Motley Rice’s litigation team representing dozens of states, cities, towns, counties and townships targeting the alleged misrepresent...

Merritt G. Abney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Merritt G. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Merritt G. Abney 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 Merritt G. Abney is held by other lawyers.

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...

Derek M. Newberry is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Charleston office, with a practice encompassing the full spectrum of construction defect, professional malpractice, product defect, personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage litigation. Derek also assists professionals before state licensing boards and is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator with a quickly growing mediation practice. Derek has received a number of professional recognition, including: (a) by Best Lawyers® ...

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.

H. Brewton “Brew” Hagood has been with the firm since his admission to practice law in 1978. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of construction litigation, mediation and arbitration, commercial litigation, insurance litigation and probate and estate litigation. In his construction practice, Brew has substantial experience representing private and public owners, condominium associations, architects, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and ...