Robert A. Kerr, Jr.

Jenny Heichelbech works to save her estate planning clients money and headaches by structuring their estate plans in a way that protects their family interests while maximizing their tax exemptions and credits. She focuses on being responsive and working efficiently to meet the needs of her clients.

Thomas F. Moran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. Thomas F., who practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Michael Ethridge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Construction. R. Michael, who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward J. Westbrook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Edward J., who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

A Charleston native, Jim returned to his beloved hometown after practicing at two firms ranked in American Lawyer’s top 50 list. Jim leads the firm’s business law practice. He works regularly with corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships on shareholder buy-outs, private securities offerings , and business purchase and sale agreements , including business succession issues. His practice areas include: Securities and Private Equity Corporate Transactions Business ...

Clay M Grayson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Clay M, who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clay M is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Jennings has been an attorney at Joye Law Firm's Charleston office since January of 2007. He works in Joye Law Firm's workers’ compensation department, where he has represented hundreds of injured workers. The son of a teacher/coach and a nurse, he grew up seeing his parents helping others, and he brings that approach to his legal practice. He understands that the people coming through the door need his help and understanding.

Focusing his litigation efforts on catastrophic injury, products liability, and wrongful death cases, Kevin Dean represents victims and families affected by hazardous consumer products, occupational and industrial accidents, fires, premise injuries and other incidents of negligence. Kevin currently represents people allegedly harmed by defective Takata airbags, Volkswagen's diesel emissions fraud, and GM’s misconduct regarding its defective vehicles in In re General Motors LLC Ignition ...

Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. In 1963, he graduated from McClellanville High School, where his mother taught school. During his senior year, he was named to the Post and Courier's All-Star Basketball Team, which he still talks about to this day. Following graduation, Mr. Lofton enrolled a the University of Georgia to study forestry. Following a year at UGA, he transferred to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, w...