Tara E. Nauful

Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC. A native of Arkansas, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in 1977, where she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Her leadership skills were recognized during her presidency of Mortar Board, and she was honored as the Outstanding Senior Woman. Furthering h...

Ian D. Maguire was born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Erin, Brendan, Liam and Saoirse. He attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, where he received his B.S. in Business Administration. Thereafter, Ian received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993. Since arriving on the Grand Strand in 1994, Ian has dedicated himself to seeking justice for injured individuals and their families. Ian Maguir...

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.

Timothy J.W. Muller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Timothy J.W., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy J.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A. Hoyt Rowell III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. A. Hoyt, who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which A. Hoyt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Oana Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Oana, 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 Oana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elloree A. Ganes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elloree A., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elloree A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert H. Hood, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert H., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom is an experienced litigator who has handled complex cases in federal and state courts around the country. He represents parties in all types of litigation ranging from business tort cases to contractual disputes to personal injury, including any necessary appeals. Tom also knows the ins-and-outs of several unique types of cases; specifically, Tom handles utility ratemaking cases, administrative law cases, and qui tam cases. He also represents plaintiffs in pharmaceutical and medical devic...

I am an attorney in Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP Charleston office, where I focus my practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. If there’s one word you can use to describe my approach to developing legal strategies it would have to be pragmatic. My clients benefit from a real-world understanding of financial issues backed by logical plans for resolving tough and complex fiscal situations. With a practice that spans nearly three decades, I have extensive ...