Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Luther J. Battiste, III is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A., and the past National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates 2020. He received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina (1971) and JD from Emory University School of Law (1974). In 1983, Luther entered the political arena and made history by becoming one of the first two African-Americans elected to Columbia City Council since Reconstruction. He served fifteen years as a member of the Co...
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 ...
As a strong advocate for the most defenseless members of society, Kimberly Barone Baden seeks accountability and compensation for victims of corporate misconduct, medical negligence and harmful medical drugs. She manages mass tort pharmaceutical litigation through complex personal injury and economic damages cases. Kimberly represents veterans, their families and civilians who were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and were subsequently diagnosed with cancers and...
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...
Steve Krzyston is a Partner and Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning personal injury and workers’ compensation firm in South Carolina that has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, on-the-job injuries, wrongful death, and other accident cases throughout the state. Steve joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC in 2019 and since then has achieved numerous awards and accolades – a testament to his hard work an...
With more than two decades of experience practicing law, Robert F. Goings has built a career focused on representing injured individuals and families in complex litigation across South Carolina. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert handles Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs matters, often involving major corporations, insurance companies, and healthcare providers. His trial experience includes securing significant jury verdicts, including a $13...
Elizabeth Middleton Burke uses the law and science to help people injured by pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and other medical errors. Burke proudly advocates on behalf of consumers who rely on the pharmaceutical industry for safe and effective treatments. As a member of RPWB’s pharmaceutical and medical device team, she enjoys the challenge of investigating, organizing and litigating science-based cases for the benefit of clients who were not warned about the serious side effects...
Ann E. Rice Ervin represents victims injured by harmful pharmaceutical drugs and defective medical devices, working to hold accountable those responsible for corporate wrongdoing and inadequate product warning, research and testing. Ann’s advocacy for the vulnerable includes representing children who developed defects in utero after their mothers took Zofran® to treat pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. She also represents patients who were diagnosed with melanoma after taking Vi...
Taylor L. Grooms is the owner and managing attorney at Grooms Law Firm. He has dedicated his life to fighting for those who have been injured or killed by the negligence of others. He graduated from Clemson University, and then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was a 5-time Dean’s List recipient at USC Law, and he graduated with Cum Laude honors. Taylor has won the AVVO Client’s Choice Award for the past four years for providing excellent customer service...
Jessica Fickling focuses her practice on representing clients in complex civil litigation in state and federal court. Her primary practice has consisted of representing individuals and their loved ones who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, including from medical and professional negligence, or who have been aggrieved in complex business disputes. She has also served as class counsel on behalf of both Plaintiffs and Defendants in class action consumer and environmental matters and ...
Patrick Sarsfield is a dedicated attorney with a robust background and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services across the state of South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of San Francisco, where he developed a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of political and legal systems. Following his undergraduate studies, Patrick served in the United States Army from 2013 to 2017 as an Infantryman. His military service instil...
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.
Rachel Igdal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rachel practices law in North Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Igdal since 2027. 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 Rachel Igdal is held by other lawyers.
Brian focuses his practice on appellate matters and complex litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Wyche, Brian served as Senior Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Kaye Hearn at the Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Greensboro College and a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and was inducted into the...
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