Richard S. Dukes

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...

Mark D. Clore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark D. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Mark D. Clore since 2016. 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 Ma...

Rob Corney is a personal injury attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Rob, who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Rob Corney is a Managing Partner at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers. He focuses his practice exclusively on ...

Lesley Firestone advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional support for the acquisition and development of contaminated properties. She also provides strategic counsel on environmental liability considerations in business transactions. Lesley regularly represents clients before the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in matters involving Brownfield Agreements, underground storage tanks, solid waste r...

Heather K. Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Heather K. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Heather K. Coleman since 2026. 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 Heather K. Coleman is h...

Charlton deSaussure is a shareholder and experienced public finance attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. Charlton has served as bond counsel for political subdivisions in the issuance of both tax-exempt and taxable borrowings for over 40 years and has routinely helped find financing solutions for public/private partnerships.

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.

Charles Patrick is a distinguished litigator who has played integral roles in some of the most significant public health litigation in American history, including state tobacco cases that led to the historic national master settlement. He is a founding member of RPWB and serves on the firm’s three-person executive committee. Born in North Carolina, Patrick’s father was in the mining business and brought the family to Jonesville, South Carolina. Charles met his wife, Celeste, at Fu...

James F. McCrackin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. James F. practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized James F. McCrackin since 2008. 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 James F. McCrackin is held by other lawyers.

Mark is a member of our Real Estate Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. He has represented lenders and borrowers in substantial real estate and corporate transactions, and represented lenders in mortgage and UCC foreclosures. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of New York, where he practiced with a predecessor to the accounting firm now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has been appointed by State and federal courts to...