Lancaster Workers' Compensation Lawyers

I am a Columbia, SC personal injury and workers' comp attorney. Since my first day in practice, I have been protecting the rights of those harmed by unsafe drivers, caregivers, and products.

Among the cases I accept are those arising from car accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and on-the-job injuries.

“I believe Harry Philo says it best, ‘We are lawyers on the side of people. Never let us forget that the law is never settled until it is settled right, it is never right until it is just, and it is never just until it serves society to the fullest.” Growing up, Stephen watched the great impact his father, a lawyer himself, had on people as well as his passion for helping others. As he grew older, Stephen learned that his father’s passion was borne from the unfairness he witnessed growing up in Easley, SC where brown lung was a problem...

Mark T. Arden is a partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. His practice concentrates in the areas of workers’ compensation, complex litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986. In his years of practice, Mark has handled thousands of cases seeking justice for each client.

After graduating from law school in 1987, Hal Roach was assigned as a member of the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) at the Charleston Naval Base. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1991, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina where he began working as an Assistant Solicitor in the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Greenville, South Carolina. In the years since opening his own law firm, Hal has focused on representing people whose lives have been affected by circumstances beyond their control. Some have been injured by traffic accidents...

Attorney Jeff Martin is passionate about helping the injured by protecting their rights and making sure they get the justice they deserve and the compensation to which they are entitled under the law.

Jeff focuses on Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Automobile Accidents. He is a Greenville, South Carolina native, and partner at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP. Jeff practices in the firm's Greenville, Spartanburg and Gaffney, South Carolina offices.

In 2019 Jeff was selected to Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite for Workers' Compensation Law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Greenville County Bar Association, the South...

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable...

Since 2014, Attorney Mark Sawyer has been a part of the George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers team. At the firm, Sawyers specifies his practice in law to the areas of personal injury cases, primarily those that involve automobile accidents, as well as litigation cases. It is his passion for litigation and helping others that drives Sawyer to obtaining maximum compensation for each of his clients. He takes the time to understand each individual case and promises to stand beside each client through every step of each case. Before practicing law, Sawyer attended the University of Virginia, as an Echols Scholar,...

H. Patterson McWhirter was born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina and is a founding member of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A., with offices in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, Camden and Newberry, South Carolina. We continue to strive to give the very best legal service to the thousands of clients we have been honored to serve over the past 40 years.

The practices focuses primarily in the areas of workers' compensation, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, tractor trailer wrecks, nursing home litigation, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death and all forms of personal injury cases.

Mr McWhirter received his B.A. from...

Blake grew up in the Upstate Region of South Carolina in the city of Spartanburg. After graduating from Clemson University with a B.A. in Business Management and a minor in Political Science, Blake attended law school at the Charleston School of Law. While a law student, Blake was able to gain valuable experience serving as Vice-President of the Student Trial Lawyers Organization.

Prior to creating Cummings & Lewis, LLC, Blake worked with his father, William V. Cummings, in Spartanburg, SC. By working in a small firm environment with his father, Blake was able to gain a broad...

Attorney Tyler Lee from Lee Injury Law, PLLC is a personal injury lawyer and can aggressively represent you in pursuing the settlement amount you deserve. Our firm represents clients with personal injury and workers' compensation cases in Columbia, SC. Sustaining injuries after an accident or while on duty is scary and can limit you in many ways. Dealing with medical bills and insurance agents can also be frustrating, but we want to take the load off your back. A workers' compensation lawyer from Lee Injury Law, PLLC will handle all the legal aspects of the case to allow you to concentrate...

Nicholas G. Callas has been practicing law in South Carolina since 1991. He has extensive knowledge and skill representing clients in Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability matters. Mr. Callas provides aggressive, determined, and experienced representation, focused on the best possible results.
He is dedicated to recovering the compensation you need and deserve.

Mr. Callas received his B.A., cum laude, from Boston College in 1982. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1990. Mr. Callas's prior experience includes work as an Assistant State Prosecuting Attorney, Fifth Circuit Solicitor, Richland County. Additionally, he is a...

George’s practice is concentrated in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. He has handled hundreds of cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, including through trial and appeal before the South Carolina Court of Appeals. George has likewise handled hundreds of cases in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. He is passionate about representing injury victims and takes great pride in the personal relationship he builds with each of his clients. George holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel. After graduating, he accepted a Commission into the U.S. Air Force. He deployed multiple times during his...

Will Maxey, a trial attorney, dedicates his practice to handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. A native of Horry County and a lifelong South Carolinian, Will earned his B.A. in English Literature from Clemson University and obtained his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Will's passion for representing injured individuals against insurance companies and corporations led him to serve as the president of the student chapter of the South Carolina Association for Justice. This organization, comprising plaintiff's attorneys in South Carolina, is committed to safeguarding individuals' rights to a civil trial...

Bill Green has become a noticeable figure in Charleston. His face is easily recognizable from numerous television commercials and his catchy slogans are heard throughout the Low country. But it is his focus on the concept of customer service to meet the needs and expectations of his clients that has led to his enormous success and reputation. Bill completed his undergraduate degree in 1985 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He continued his stint as a Tarheel and attended law school in Chapel Hill, graduating in 1987. After law school, Bill...

Elizabeth Dalzell is a personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Kenneth Berger in Columbia, SC, a firm that exclusively handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Elizabeth handles cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, drunk driving crashes, boating wrecks, product liability, and wrongful death. Before working as a plaintiff's attorney, Elizabeth worked at an insurance defense firm, allowing her to gain valuable insights that make her a strong advocate for his injured clients. To schedule a free consultation, visit bergerlawsc.com or call (803) 790-2800.

With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Michael Hart represents clients, exclusively, in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, and workers’ compensation. His empathy extends beyond the courtroom, as many of his family members have come from the blue collar working class. It is this empathy and passion for the greater good of people that has allowed Hart to be a successful lawyer, representing his clients relentlessly day in and day out. Before his career as a lawyer, Hart attended Indiana University where he graduate with his degree in Secondary Education. After discovering his strong passion for people and...

R. Lawton Harper concentrates his practice solely in Workers’ Compensation. Lawton was born and raised in Beaufort, South Carolina. He left home to attend Elon University in North Carolina, where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in History and Education. After college, he returned to the Lowcountry and served South Carolina as a social studies teacher and basketball coach at Summerville High School. He then enrolled at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated with honors in 2022. He is excited to once again be helping the people of South Carolina. In his free time, Lawton...

I am easy to get in contact with and always diligent in returning my calls. I make sure my clients are comfortable reaching out to me about any problem they encounter, and I always try to get them the best answer I can. Sometimes my answer may be, “I don’t know, but I will find out!” And I always do. I strive to be a good listener. If my clients have something to say, I listen. Listening is one of the most important aspects of good communication. I have experience in many areas of law. The focus of...

Mrs. Parker is a native of the State of Michigan, born and raised in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Parker graduated from New York Military Academy in 1992 and received her bachelors in 1996 and her Masters in 1999. After graduating with her Masters, Mrs. Parker worked with area churches in youth ministry and began a non-profit organization for inner city youth in Grand Rapids called Home of Agape. This organization worked with youth in the juvenile system between the ages of 16 - 21. After which Weed & Seed took over much of the outreach. Mrs. Parker spent sometime in...

Whether in trial or strategic negotiations, Attorney Richard Davis is a dedicated advocate for injury victims. With years of litigation experience in courts and administrative tribunals throughout South Carolina, his extensive work before the SC Workers Compensation Commission and the Social Security Administration has led to the recovery of millions of dollars for victims of accidents and negligence.

AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Ric has helped his firm, the Davis Law Group, LLC ( davis.law) cultivate a reputation for knowledgeable legal defense and exemplary client services. With over 35 years of experience, he can help defend your right to compensation.

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J. Scott Shirley is one of the owners of Popowski Callas & Shirley, P.A., and since 1995 has dedicated himself to the firm's Workers Compensation Practice and the representation of injured South Carolina workers and their families. Prior to attending law school at the University of South Carolina, Mr. Shirley worked as a roofer. His experience observing injured colleagues led him to the conclusion that no one was standing up for their rights; insurance companies and employers were backed by high-powered attorneys. His mission then became to put injured workers on equal legal footing with their employers.

Mr. Shirley graduated from...

M. Rita Metts is a Social Security and VA Accredited Veteran Disability Attorney. For more than 20 years she has helped those whose lives have been disrupted by injuries and medical conditions that affect their ability to work and take care of their families. She offers free question and answer sessions with small groups who have questions about the Social Security Disability and/or Veteran Disability application process.

Graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Business (B.S. 1984) and the University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D. 1986). Member of Newspring Church and resides with his wife Paula in the North Greenville area. They have seven children living in the Greenville area and throughout the southeast. Licensed to practice law in all South Carolina state and federal courts.

James Christopher Sproat (Jim) is an attorney with Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. Mr. Sproat received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011. While at the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Sproat served as both the Student Bar Association President and the Managing Editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law Review. He was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2011, after working with both the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio...

I gew up in Spartanburg and remained here until I graduated from Wofford College in 2002. After graduating from law school at the University of South Carolina, I served as a law clerk for a Circuit Court judge and then returned to Spartanburg and worked as a prosecutor under Trey Gowdy. In 2007, I decided to go into general practice with Burts Turner & Rhodes. While I practice in multiple areas of law, I spend most of my time handling Family Court matters [divorce, custody, support], personal injury cases, probate matters [wills and estates], contract work, and DUI charges.

Danny Vega boasts nearly 20 years of experience in the legal profession and has represented over one thousand clients in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability claims. Danny takes great pride in building strong relationships with his clients, personally handling client intake, claim management, evidence discovery, court proceedings, hearings, and file closure. Danny speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys providing legal services to members of the Hispanic community as he is able to converse with and relate to his Spanish-speaking clients in their primary language.

Since 1997, Attorney Bob Jung has practiced law in the state of South Carolina. Because he is passionate about helping victims and families who are facing harm due to the negligence of other people, Bob focuses the majority of his practice on personal injury cases. However, he also handles workers’ compensation claims frequently. Prior to practicing law, Bob attended Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in History. During his time at Furman, Bob became a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, where he met Tom Eller, a fellow George Sink, P.A....

Andrew Fajardo is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who has argued cases and handled appellate work before the State Workers’ Compensation Commission and the appellate courts. He has focused his legal career almost exclusively in the field of workers’ compensation. Andrew joined Chappell, Smith & Arden in July of 2015. He brought with him innumerable skills and diverse experiences that have aided the firm in helping protect and compensate workers. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing classical piano. He also appreciates most anything associated with motor sports and spending time on outdoor activities such as hunting and...

Bo is a graduate of Furman University with a degree in Business (B.S. 2011), Winthrop University with a Masters in Business (M.B.A. 2013), and Charleston School of Law (J.D. 2017). He is a member of Grace Church and resides in Travelers Rest with his wife Rachel who is the firm's office manager. Bo is licensed to practice in all South Carolina and North Carolina state and federal courts. His primary focus includes Personal Injury Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall, and Social Security Disability.

Ryan Montgomery is a 1997 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and communications. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore in 2000 and attended Georgetown University School of Law as a visiting student in 2000. Following his graduation from law school, Ryan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael D. Mason, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. He then went onto work for a litigation and trial law firm in Rockville, Maryland. After the birth of his first child, he and his wife moved home to South Carolina where he...

After working as an attorney in Jackson, Mississippi, Attorney Tom Eller returned to his home state of South Carolina. Here, Eller continued his practice, focusing on personal injury as well as worker’s compensation. His experience in personal injury extends to cases which involve car accidents, defective products, as well as preventable harm resulting from the negligence of others. His passion for helping clients facing a personal hardship is what drives him to fight for maximum compensation in each case. He understands the strains that personal injuries place on a person both mentally and physically and assures that he will stand...