Best Lawyers Near You in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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E. Bart Daniel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Government Relations Practice. E. Bart, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which E. Bart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Blanton O'Neal IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Blanton, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blanton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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.
James B. Hood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Haldrup has considerable practical experience in the construction industry. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Construction Engineering and worked as a field engineer prior to and during law school. He has litigated matters in State and Federal Court, before the Board of Contract Appeals, the South Carolina Procurement Review Board, and represented parties in mediation and arbitration proceedings. Mr. Haldrup regularly speaks to groups on the law in the construction indu...
Jerry Evans, a mass torts attorney at RPWB, works to achieve justice on behalf of injured workers and others who have been wronged by corporate conduct. He is also the firm’s business manager. Born in rural Pickens County, South Carolina, Evans was an accomplished orchestral musician before embarking on a career in law. He earned music degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Indiana University. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996 and joined Ness...
Adam Yount is an experienced litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. In his civil litigation practice, Adam represents various national and regional clients in matters related to premises liability, wrongful death, motor-vehicle matters, commercial and employment disputes and products liability cases.
J. Rutledge Young III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Rutledge, 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 J. Rutledge is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Wall began practicing law in 1974. His practice has primarily involved complex litigation, including the defense of medical malpractice claims, product liability claims involving asbestos and tobacco, transportation claims, bad faith claims, and horrific injuries. Mr. Wall has tried cases in State and Federal Courts throughout South Carolina and numerous other states. He served as President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association from 1989 to 1990. He is an &ldquo...
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.
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...
Melissa is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment group, with experience in a wide range of industries. Melissa regularly counsels clients on compliance issues and represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and in both state and federal court against lawsuits arising under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and the FLSA.