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Helping Injured People Across South Carolina

We seek justice in our community by protecting the lives, rights, and dignity of those who have been harmed.

We are Your South Carolina Personal Injury Law Firm

Similar to surgeons, not all personal injury lawyers in South Carolina have the same credentials, experience, or skill sets. The lawyer you choose to represent you or your family after an accident can make a tremendous difference on the outcome of your case.

We are committed to serving our community

A portion of attorney's fees from all DUI accident cases at our firm is donated to organizations working to eliminate drunk driving. Likewise, a portion of any fee earned in a traumatic brain injury case is donated to the TBI-recovery community.

Values-Driven, Client Focused – Contact My Columbia, SC Personal Injury Law Firm

Every day I work toward achieving the best possible results for my clients. The moment you walk into my office, you will be greeted with respect. Our commitment to your best interest does not waver—even after your case comes to an end. Due to that fact, many former clients have become close friends.

FAQs

You can file a personal injury claim when you or someone you care about was injured by another person or party due to no fault of your own.

Do you really want or "need" a lawyer?

In a word, YES! OK, I know my view as an attorney is a bit jaded, but the way I see it, you won't even know what you are giving up if you are not represented.

Can You Obtain a Joinder or Agreement?

A "Joinder" is when the opposing party agrees with the filing (and signs to this effect), so much so, that they agree that the way the petition and other documents are drafted express the exact same outcome that they want to see.

Will the Hearing Date be set by Calendar Note or Do you have to Show Cause?

Typically, every motion has to have a calendar note. The calendar note sets the date of the hearing, based on a preset schedule of when the Court hears your kind of case. Family law motions with attorneys are set before a commissioner (a judge like person appointed by the elected judges) at 9 am in Departments B or C.

What is a mechanics lien?

In Washington, RCW 60.04 et seq. establishes what is called a “Mechanics’ Lien”, a statutory lien meant to protect contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. The basic concept is that when a contractor or a subcontractor makes improvements to a piece of real estate, or a supplier supplies materials used to improve the real estate, they are entitled to record a lien on the property for any amounts owed and unpaid, provided they do so within the specified time limits and provided that the contractor has followed certain notice requirements set forth in the statute. Of course, there is also the prerequisite that the contractor be duly licensed by the State of Washington as well.

What is a Guardian Ad Litem?

A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a person who is appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of the child or children. They are often a social worker or attorney. The GAL conducts an investigation and then reports back to the Court one or more times. The report is usually in written form.

What is the process of a temporary order hearing?

Following the filing of a petition, or the temporary orders hearing, most attorneys will attempt to amass all the important information and documentation that will be needed to either settle the case or go to trial. The process of doing this is often referred to as Discovery.

What is a temporary order?

The motion for Temporary Orders is supported by declarations in writing. At trial, the Court gets their information mainly from live witnesses. But at the Temporary Orders hearing, the factual information presented is almost exclusively in written form. The oral presentation at the Temporary Orders hearing is only for "argument" and is not to put forth new facts that have not been presented in the motion.