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Matthew W. Jackson , is head of the Joye Law Firm's Workers’ Compensation Department . Matt takes pride in representing the working men and women of South Carolina, and fights tenaciously on behalf of his clients. "I handle workers’ compensation cases for injured workers. I’m the head of the Workers’ Compensation Department. I’ll take any case that falls under the state Workers’ Compensation Act. In this profession, there can be a lot of churning of people,...

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.

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.

Long motivated by a desire to see justice served through proper application of the law, Daniel F. “Frank” Blanchard, III is actively involved in civil trial work with emphasis in employment, civil rights, personal injury, consumer law, business litigation, and probate, estate, and trust cases. Frank attended Greenville’s Furman University, where he was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and received the Furman Scholar and Kennedy Foundation Scholarships. During hi...

Katherine A. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Katherine A. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine A. Walker 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 Katherine A. Walker is held by other lawyers.

Lindsay A. Joyner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. She has been recognized since 2020. Lindsay is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina offices. She focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, lender liability, professional negligence and high net-worth trusts and estates litigation and ...

Olesya V. Bracey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Olesya is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm's Charleston, South Carolina, office where her practice areas include general litigation, complex commercial litigation, and business tort litigation. Olesya represents corporate, institutional, and individual clients in a broad spectrum of litigation matters. Her experience includes handling the defense ...

With decades of diverse experience in personal injury, commercial and toxic tort law, Fred Thompson represents people harmed by negligence, product defects or misconduct. As a leader of the medical litigation team, Fred manages cases related to defective medical devices, harmful pharmaceutical drugs, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse. Fred is Liaison Counsel for a multidistrict litigation, In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation , MDL No. 2873, alleging severe...

Reid Dyer brings more than ten years of experience in advising creditors on practical solutions to a variety of bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring issues. He also represents clients in a range of creditors’ rights matters in both state and federal courts. Reid’s practice focuses on representing banks, credit unions, financial entities, and other creditors in bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout matters, both in and out of court. In bankruptcy court, he represents creditor...

David Swanson handles large and small commercial and residential property matters at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, representing owners, developers and financial institutions as well as many sellers and buyers of plantation properties in coastal South Carolina. David represents financial institutions and other lenders in all aspects of commercial loan transactions, including the drafting of loan documents and due diligence review of all information relevant to the borrower and guarantors.