Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
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....
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...
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.
Stephen Vicari is a personal injury attorney at Stewart Law Offices in Lexington, South Carolina, dedicated to helping individuals and families after serious injuries. He takes the time to listen to each client’s story, explain the legal process, and develop a strategy focused on protecting their rights and pursuing fair compensation. Whether an injury arises from a workplace accident, medical negligence, or another act of carelessness, Stephen is committed to advocating for those who h...
Andrea C. Roche is a founding partner of Williams & Roche. She is a former member of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, serving from 2006 until 2014. She was named Chairman of the Commission by Governor Sanford and served in that role from 2008-2010. Before serving on the Commission, Andrea was a partner at an insurance defense firm where her practice consisted primarily of defending employers and insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims. Andrea is...
Donald E. Kamb Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Donald E. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Donald E. Kamb Jr. since 2021. 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 Donald E. Kamb Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. After he graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, Tom studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1978 and joined Steinberg in 1980. Tom is an active member in the legal community as he is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, and South...
Tyler Bathrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Tyler practices law in Rock Hill, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Tyler Bathrick 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 Tyler Bathrick is held by other lawyers.
J. Christopher Pracht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. J. Christopher practices law in Anderson, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized J. Christopher Pracht since 2022. 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 professio...
Ramie Shalabi is the Managing Partner for Dayson Shalabi Burkett Law Firm. He focuses exclusively on personal injury (car accidents, slip/trip and falls, dog bites/attacks) and workers' compensation cases. Ramie graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina. He attended law school at Wake Forest University School of Law, which is one of the top law schools in the country. Upon passing the bar exam in South Carolina, Ramie worked for the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office in Ri...
Attorney Kelly Alfreds is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and works out of the Summerville office. She handles primarily workers' compensation and personal injury cases. Kelly is a certified mediator and is an active member of the Charleston County Bar Association, Dorchester County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, and Injured Workers' Advocates. Kelly also serves as the First Circuit Representative of the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar. Kelly was awarded Sta...
With more than 30 years of legal experience, Brent focuses on delivering thoughtful, compassionate representation tailored to each client’s circumstances. He believes effective legal advocacy begins with listening, clear communication, and one-on-one attention, ensuring clients feel informed and respected at every stage of their case. Brent regularly represents injured individuals in Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants, helping employees pursue benefits after on-the-job injuri...
Dirk J. Derrick grew up in Conway, SC. His first job was at the age of six as a farmhand on his grandfather's tobacco farm in rural Horry County. He has worked and made money every year since. Dirk credits hot, humid summer days in the tobacco fields as his inspiration to get a good education and work in a climate-controlled environment. His father was a high school teacher and football coach who had been co-captain of the 1957 South Carolina Gamecock football team. Coach Derrick was very com...
Andrew Johnson is a personal injury attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning South Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm. With two office locations, the team at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for clients following car accidents, truck accidents, work incidents, and other accident types resulting in injury or wrongful death. Andrew joined the team in November of 2025, bringing with him over ten year...
Christian E. Boesl is a workers’ compensation attorney at Goings Law Firm LLC in Columbia, South Carolina. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation matters involving both injured employees and employers, including Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Christian later made Columbia his home after marrying his wife, a South Carolina native. He joined Goings Law Firm, LLC as ...
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