Matthew Breen
Lowcountry Law, LLC
Attorney Matthew M. Breen is the managing partner of Lowcountry Law, LLC, which has law offices in Mount Pleasant and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A top-rated and award-winning trial attorney, Mr. Breen represents the rights and entitlements of clients throughout the greater Charleston, Georgetown, and Myrtle Beach metros and all across the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:
· Workers' Compensation and Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims
· Automobile, Truck, and Motorcycle Wreck Cases
· Wrongful death
· Personal Injury
· Civil litigation
· Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation including Adversary actions.
In practice since 2017, Mr. Breen has established himself as an emerging leader in his field and a tireless legal advocate for those suffering needlessly through no fault of their own. He has successfully handled numerous claims in state and federal courts across his region, recovering substantial settlements and verdicts for his plaintiff clients so that they can cover their medical bills, lost wages and other associated damages.
Honored for his professionalism and service, he received the Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award, is Lead Counsel verified and has received many top ratings from fellow Lawyers. Matthew most recently was named to the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list for Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation.
Mr. Breen is a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and is a past pupil with the James L. Petigru American Inn of Court. Matthew was selected as The Citadel's 2021 Young Alumnus of the Year. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Citadel Alumni Association, the Board of Directors of the Stray Dog Society, and is Chairman of the Body of Elders of the French Protestant (Huguenot) Church of Charleston.
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
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Free Consultation
We always give a free consultation to anyone regarding any of the personal injury matters we handle. It is no obligation free advice! -
Contingent Fees
Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee calculated before expenses from gross recovery. Costs are paid by the client. If we do not win your injury case, we do not charge a fee. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Call us today if you have any questions! 843-283-2495.
- South Carolina
- South Carolina Bar
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- 4th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Partner
- Lowcountry Law, LLC
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- Law Office of Matthew M. Breen, Esq.
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- Charleston School of Law
- J.D. (2017)
- Honors: President of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society; Senator in the Student Bar Association; Editor for the Maritime Law Review; Faculty Research Assistant for Professor William G. Merkel; Pupil of the James L. Petigru Inn of Court; Associate Justice for External Competitions for the Charleston School of Law’s Moot Court Board.
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- The Citadel
- B.S. (2013) | Biology
- Honors: Dean’s List; Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society; Bond Volunteers; Honor Committee; Honor Court Member; Squad Corporal; Staff Sergeant; Platoon Sergeant; Second Lieutenant - R Company Staff; First Lieutenant - 4th Battalion Staff; Life Member of The Citadel’s Theta Commission of Kappa Alpha Order and a member of The Loyal Order.
- Activities: 2021 Young Alumnus of the Year; Board of Directors, Citadel Alumni Association
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- Selected to Rising Stars List
- Super Lawyers
- 2020-2023.
- Ones to Watch
- Best Lawyers
- 2021 Young Alumnus of the Year
- Citadel Alumni Association
- Matthew M. Breen is being recognized for his professional and personal accomplishments....
- South Carolina Association for Justice
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- SC Bar Law Talk - Workers Compensation, North Myrtle Beach
- South Carolina Bar
- Provided details about Workers' Compensation Law in SC and how those injured can assert their rights.
- Life Membership
- Million Dollar Advocates forum
Attorney Matthew Breen | South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer | Lowcountry Law, LLC
- Q. What is the statute of limitations ?
- A: Generally, statutes of limitation (deadlines for filing a lawsuit) in South Carolina are three (3) years from the date of when the injury or occurrence that would give rise to the lawsuit happen. If a governmental entity is the intended Defendant, the Tort Claims Act comes into play. It has SECTION 15-78-110. Statute of limitations.
"Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within TWO YEARS years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever ... Read More
