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Matthew W. Jackson , is head of the Joye Law Firm's Workers’ Compensation Department . Matt takes pride in representing the working men and women of South Carolina, and fights tenaciously on behalf of his clients. "I handle workers’ compensation cases for injured workers. I’m the head of the Workers’ Compensation Department. I’ll take any case that falls under the state Workers’ Compensation Act. In this profession, there can be a lot of churning of people,...
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.
Attorney Malcolm Crosland has been a partner at Steinberg Law Firm since 1987. He comes from a family of lawyers and decided to pursue the family tradition of becoming a lawyer, following in his father and grandfather's footsteps. Malcolm studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He primarily handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. Malcolm is passionate about giving back to the community and has served on both charitable boards and law-related committees....
David T. Pearlman is the managing partner at Steinberg Law Firm and has been with Steinberg since 1976. He became partner in 1980 and handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. David received his law degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1976 and has been an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association for over 40 years. He is a past recipient of the Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service and a 2011 and 2017 honorable recipient of the...
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.
Attorney Benjamin W. Akery is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm. Based out of the Goose Creek office, Ben primarily handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Ben earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Emory University's School of Law. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar, and Berkeley County Bar, where he served on the board of directors and as president of the ...
Following in the footsteps of his father, firm founder Reese Joye, Mark Joye is now head of the litigation department and represents those who have been injured by defective products, in car crashes, and in tractor-trailer collisions. In 1997, Mark represented the parents of Sergio Jimenez, who was ejected from the back of a Chrysler minivan in an accident and killed. The case resulted in a $262.5 million verdict for the family and is one of the largest personal injury verdicts in South Carol...
Attorney Sophie Dieckhaus is passionate about helping those who have been injured. Sophie believes that during challenging times, everyone deserves compassionate support and strong legal representation to turn to. That’s why she represents injured workers and individuals involved in personal injury accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, and other injuries caused by negligence. Sophie is based at Joye Law Firm ’s North Charleston office and proudly serv...
Michaella Magaard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Michaella practices law in North Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michaella Magaard 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 Michaella Magaard is held by...
Connor Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Connor practices law in North Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Connor Johnson 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 Connor Johnson is held by other lawyers.
John W. Aylor is a personal injury attorney in Joye Law Firm’s North Charleston office . He focuses his practice on auto accidents , premises liability accidents, and other types of personal injury claims. As the name would imply, the process of a personal injury case can be just that – personal. Decisions made about health and financial recuperation during this time will have lasting impacts on your future and your family’s future. That’s why it is important to select...
Robert Howell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert practices law in North Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Howell 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 Robert Howell is held by other lawyers.
