Kenneth W. "Ken" Harrell

Kenneth W. "Ken" Harrell

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014
Awarded Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charleston, SC.
Awarded Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charleston, SC.
Kenneth W. "Ken" Harrell
Kenneth W. "Ken" Harrell
North Charleston, SC
Works at
Joye Law Firm

11 Best Lawyers awards

Joye Law Firm logo

Biography

Ken Harrell joined Joye Law Firm in 1994 and became a managing partner in 2006. With 30 years of experience, he protects the rights of injured South Carolinians, including cases involving workers’ compensation, car accidents, and defective products. Ken also heads up the firm’s pharmaceutical and medical device litigation group.

Works at
Joye Law Firm

11 Best Lawyers awards

Joye Law Firm logo

Locations

Education

  • College of William & Mary, JD
  • James Madison University, BS

Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina, 1988

Affiliations

  • Injured Workers’ Advocates Sustaining - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Charleston Animal Society - Corporate Partner
  • Injured Workers’ Advocates Part-President, - Part-President
  • Legislative Affairs Committee - Chairman
  • South Carolina Association for Justice Board - Member
  • South Carolina Bar Association - Member
  • South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC (2026)
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC (2021)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston, SC (2020)
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston, SC (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

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