Kenneth W. "Ken" Harrell
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.
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.
Overview
- College of William & Mary, JD
- James Madison University, BS
- South Carolina, 1988
- 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
- South Carolina, 1988
- 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
- College of William & Mary, JD
- James Madison University, BS
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

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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