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John B. Hagerty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. John B., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christine C. Ormand is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina, office where her practice is focused on worker’s compensation defense. For almost a decade, Chrissie has been representing insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, and claims servicing agencies. She is experienced in handling claims at all stages of the litigation process. Chrissie’s legal experience has allowed her to defend matters involving many indust...

Robert S. Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert S., who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Steven Goldberg joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 1993 and handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. With more than 25 years of practice, Steven expanded his practice areas to represent those who have had loved ones injured or killed in nursing home neglect. Steven works hard on behalf of his injured clients to get them full compensation. Steven is passionate about giving back to the community by having served as president of the East Cooper Jewish Community, chair of O...

Kevin W. Mims is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance. Kevin W., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. D. Alan, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. Alan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Professional Experience Nathan Crystal is a scholar and a practicing attorney. He has advised individuals and entities, including major law firms, on matters of contract law and professional ethics and has lectured throughout the world on these subjects. He frequently serves as expert witness or consultant in multimillion dollar cases. Nathan Crystal is a Class of 1969 Professor Emeritus of Professional Responsibility and Contract Law, University of South Carolina. He taught for 34 years at t...

Merritt G. Abney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Merritt G., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Merritt G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Sullivan always knew he wanted to become an attorney, but didn’t take the direct route to get there. Instead, Jim taught English at James Island Charter High School for five years before attending law school. Upon graduation in 2008, Jim joined Howser, Newman, & Besley in their Charleston office. Jim’s practice primarily involves cases involving construction defect litigation, personal injury defense, and complex insurance coverage issues such as bad faith claims. Addition...

John Chase is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. John's services are geared to the preservation and orderly disposition of family businesses and large estates. He represents individuals, trusts and trust departments concerning challenges to estate plans. Advising business owners and clients on the best tax and financing structures for purchases and sales of business assets is also a strong focus of John's practice.