Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
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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...
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.
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...
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 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 top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Michaella, who practices law in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michaella is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam Greene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Adam, who practices law in Goose Creek, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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