Awendaw Lawyers

Born and having lived in Charleston all his life, David Pearlman has spent his entire life observing the dignity and respect of the law. David’s father, the Honorable Gus H. Pearlman, was Probate Judge for Charleston County for 35 years. “He taught me that everybody deserves respect, dignity, and equal justice no matter their background.” David Pearlman has spent his entire career trying to ensure that “justice for all” means just that. While in college at University of Georgia and George Washington University, David marched for civil and workers’ rights. After obtaining his law degree from the University Of South Carolina...

Catherine "Catie" Meehan puts her nursing background to work every day representing individuals who have been injured at work or in their lives. Catie stands apart from other lawyers in her field due to her previous career as a pediatric nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for three years before pursuing a law degree. As a licensed RN, Catie has a solid understanding of her clients' medical issues and empathy for what her clients are experiencing. Clients appreciate Catie's open and honest communication and her ability to set realistic outcomes. She advocates fiercely on her clients' behalf because...

Steven E. Goldberg joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 1993, following his father into a career of law. Steven explains, “Growing up, I was impressed to see my father working hard and the clients being truly thankful for that hard work.” Steven earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While practicing law for over 30 years, Steven has represented clients with on the job injuries and automobile wrecks. He has had successful trial appearances as well as settlements totaling over several million dollars. Over the past...

The Lovely Law Firm primarily practices in the areas of DUI Defense and Personal Injury Litigation with auto accidents. The firm also handles all criminal cases in the Myrtle Beach and Conway area. Justin Lovely received his B.S. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, cum laude in 2004. While at Tennessee, Mr. Lovely majored in Finance. In his free time Mr. Lovely developed his boxing skills as an amateur Golden Gloves Boxer in the Knoxville area. He was Vice President of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and participated in several community service...

Ervin Lindsay Blanks was born and raised in North Charleston, South Carolina and is a founding member of E. Lindsay Blanks PA with offices in North Charleston, South Carolina. Mr Blanks received his B.S. from the College of Charleston in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987. Mr. Blanks was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1987 and the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, in 1989. Lindsay worked his way through college and law school as a mechanic and takes great pride in fighting...

Bar Admissions: South Carolina, 2008 Education: J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law B.A., summa cum laude, Converse College A Summerville, South Carolina native, family law attorney Carolyn Bone has long been an advocate for children and families and has pursued a career path that includes compassionate service. She received her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2008. Prior to law school, Ms. Bone graduated summa cum laude from Converse College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major...

Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, I witnessed first hand the disparate treatment of individuals based on their country of origin, race and station in life. Even before becoming an attorney, I wanted to ensure that the civil rights afforded under the United States Constitution to individuals and business entities were equally and readily available. In furtherance of this objective, I went to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ and studied the history, religion, languages and culture of many Native American peoples throughout North America as well as cultural anthropology. Realizing that the study of law would further my...

Adam P. Greene is an attorney at the Steinberg Law Firm. He works out of the Goose Creek office and focuses his practice on complex workers’ compensation cases, personal injury, and longshore and harbor workers’ injury law. Prior to joining the Steinberg Law Firm, Adam practiced workers’ compensation defense law in the catastrophic injury and major case unit of a law firm, defending multiple, large insurance companies. Working on the defense side, he learned the tactics and strategies insurance companies and their attorneys use to minimize and deny benefits to injured workers. Now, he uses this knowledge to help fight...

Justin is a civil litigator with Kahn Law Firm, LLP who handles a variety of cases including catastrophic and other serious personal injury cases. He has written, lectured, and taught throughout the country on advocacy, procedure, evidence, ethics, technology, and persuasion. He is triple board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in medical malpractice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a civil trial advocate and in civil pretrial practice advocacy. Justin has been president of ABPLA and on the board of NBTA. He is a diplomate with the National College of Advocacy of the American...

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...

Brent D. Sausser is a listed Attorney of Record with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Brent graduated from the University of New Hampshire Law School (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center); consistently ranked one of the top ten intellectual property law schools in the U.S. He has experience filing trademark applications, drafting and filing responses to USPTO office actions, running comprehensive trademark searches, as well as drafting responses to oppositions containing legal arguments for publishing. His firm focuses on trademark registration, responding to trademark office actions, trademark renewal filings, trademark monitoring services, trademark searches, and copyright registration.

Growing up, Benjamin W. Akery’s family moved around a good bit, following the path of his father’s industrial safety career. “Moving to six new states growing up taught me to be comfortable in all sorts of situations,” says Ben. That comfort has extended to the legal world.

In 2008 Ben joined the venerable Steinberg Law Firm, which was founded in the 1920s on the principle that individuals deserved representation against forces bigger than themselves.

Ben became a partner at the firm in 2016. At Steinberg, he is concentrating on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security disability law.

Ben earned his undergraduate degree...

Uricchio Law Firm is a personal injury law firm which has been helping injured clients for more than forty years. The Uricchio Family has been practicing law in Charleston for three generations and continues to help multiple generations of families in Charleston and the surrounding areas. We take pride in the fact that most of our new clients are referred from past clients. We are located next to the Wappoo Creek Drawbridge going onto James Island, just a few minutes from downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Folly Beach, Johns Island, and Wadmalaw. We are able to handle cases remotely and can...

John is a 1966 History graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina; earning his J.D. in 1969 from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, John attended graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1970). He is a member of the State Bar Associations of South Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. Currently, John has offices in Columbia and Edisto Beach, South Carolina handling primarily DUI, drug cases, and criminal matters. He often testifies as an expert witness in police procedures, high speed chases, and other law enforcement practices. John serves as Counsel for the South Carolina Trooper's Association,...

Born and raised in the Pawleys Island and Georgetown areas, Mr. Harmon is an active member of the community. He is a member of the South Carolina Air National Guard and several local charitable organizations.

Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be in the legal field fighting for justice. Little did I know my fight would shift from an interest in the FBI to opening a law firm—helping landlords with tenant matters and assisting small business owners in achieving their dreams of success. I was born in Ukraine, and my family migrated as refugees seeking asylum from the KGP regime in the early 1990s, fleeing to the United States. I grew up in a small town on the Puget Sound in Washington State. I married the love of my life...

Kelly M. Alfreds always aims to go above and beyond to ensure her clients understand their rights, how the legal and medical process works, and the details of any issue involved in their case. She keeps her clients well-informed to have peace of mind – helping them get the benefits they rightfully deserve. Working closely with her workers’ comp clients, Kelly: - Gathers and prepares the appropriate documentation, including accident reports, medical records, and witness statements. - Determines their wage benefits and explains the law in how these weekly wage benefits are calculated. - Prepares her clients to testify at hearings if necessary, along...

Our office is a General Law practice established in 1993. I am an experienced Trial Attorney. The firm handles all levels of Criminal Defense both State and Federal - including but not limited to Drug Offenses, Driving Offenses DUI/DUS, Property Offenses, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Murder, Armed Robbery, Magistrate and Municipal Offenses. Testimonials: Criminal- This man is god sent!!!!!! Posted by Christina June 5, 2015 I was charged with CDV 3rd and CDV hand , I walked out the court room with a CDV 1st!!! I only had to pay 130 court cost!!! Absolutely Amazing!!! Honestly I trust no one else!! Thank u !!!! This was far...

With over 15 years of experience in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury cases, Attorney Angela Johnson has become a great contribution to George Sink, PA Injury Lawyers. After passing the South Carolina Bar Exam, Johnson worked as an Assistant Public Defender, joining a larger personal injury firm in 2000 and transitioning to George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers not too long after. Since transitioning into the firm, Johnson has familiarized herself with a broader range of personal injury cases so that she can be a part of helping clients through their hardships, representing each one until she sees...

Attorney Patrick Scarlett’s passion for people has been the center of his dedication for practicing law. Through his life, he has encountered people from many walks of life. As a result, Scarlett saw it as his personal mission to represent and stand beside those who might need a helping hand. This is what led Scarlett to becoming a personal injury lawyer at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Scarlett makes it his responsibility to teach every client every aspect regarding their individual case, as well as explain the legal process that is involved. By doing this, Scarlett does everything in his...

DeTreville Law & Mediation is a Charleston, SC law firm focused on the litigation and resolution of Family Court matters, including separation and divorce; child custody, visitation, and support; equitable division of marital property; and alimony. We also practice in the fields of criminal defense, DUI defense, and assist those who have been seriously injured by the negligence of others. Please call us, email us, or visit our website if we can provide you with assistance in resolving any of your legal matters.

David Johnston is an accomplished attorney who helps clients throughout South Carolina in a wide range of matters involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. Specifically, Attorney Johnston applies his decades of experience to helping clients’ secure full and fair compensation after they’ve been hurt on the job or were injured as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness. In each case he handles, no matter how difficult, David focuses on providing personalized attention and positive results. After earning his BA in computer science from East Carolina University, David went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law, where he...

South Carolina bankruptcy attorney. I help clients with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters. Offices in Irmo, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, and Charleston.

South Carolina Attorney Etta Simons is a valued member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Her experience, commitment to clients, and passion for helping working men and women navigate their legal journeys has made her an asset to the firm - and has allowed her to continually secure the results clients need. With more than 16 years of legal experience, Attorney Simons has dedicated her professional career to helping South Carolinians in a wide range of matters involving workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. This includes helping injured workers who have been hurt on the job,...

Kevin Richey is member of the South Carolina legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Kevin focuses his practice primarily on workers’ compensation and personal injury law, and has been an advocate for many South Carolina residents who needed an experienced voice when going up against the legal system. From personally reviewing clients’ cases to handling the legal work and complexities on their behalves, he remains committed to securing the best possible resolutions for those he represents. This includes helping injured workers file claims and appeals for benefits and helping injured victims protect their right to a recovery...

Joe Fisher is an experienced and compassionate attorney at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. At the firm, Joe focuses his practice primarily on the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. It is in these fields that Joe uses his legal background and passion for helping others to secure the compensation and benefits his clients deserve. As a personal injury lawyer, Joe handles many cases involving preventable car wrecks, including accidents caused by distracted, drunk, or otherwise negligent drivers. In these cases, he fights to secure compensation for the damages victims suffer, including their medical bills, lost income, and...

Attorney Brian Badger, a lifelong resident of Charleston, received his undergraduate education from Clemson University and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before becoming a member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, Brian worked in South Carolina local government, and also worked in the insurance industry and other law firms handling personal injury cases. His background in insurance claims gives him unique experience and insight into the “other side,” which he puts to work for his personal injury clients Brian is well known and respected for his commitment...

Justin was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. He left the island to attend college in Washington, D.C. After graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in Environmental Studies, Justin moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he worked for the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services before enrolling at the Charleston School of Law. While in law school, Justin worked for Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, assisting the firm in natural resource damages (“NRD”) matters including the representation of the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and...

Attorney Juliana Menezes is a former Immigration Judge and a trial attorney focusing exclusively on immigration practice. She presided over removal cases at the Boston and Chelmsford Immigration Courts, where she decided asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status cases. Aside from her experience as a Federal Immigration Judge, she was an In-House Attorney for the Brazilian Consulate at Hartford, Connecticut for over 6 years and a criminal Prosecutor in Florida. After leaving the federal bench, Attorney Menezes opened a private practice handling all immigration matters. Attorney Juliana Menezes holds a Juris Doctor from the...

Ms. Arcure is the Finkel Law Firm's newest associate, and settled in Charleston in 2007 after attending Georgetown University. As a dual citizen of the US and France, she grew up in New Hampshire and spent significant time with her extended family in the south of France. She attended Phillips Exeter Academy, and later in her undergraduate studies focused on Spanish, Russian, French, and Linguistics. She is fluent in French and Spanish. Ms. Arcure practices in the Firm's Civil Litigation Department, with a primary focus in Immigration Law.

DeMott Law Firm, P.A. practices in the areas of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense as well as miscellaneous litigation. Attorney Russell A. DeMott has been in practice since 1995.

J.D., High Honors, George Washington University Law School.
Ph.D., Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University.
B.S., Chemistry, Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA) and Leeds University (England)

Thrive IP, Managing Member, since 2005.
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P., 1997-2005.

Dr. Stipkala serves clients in all aspects of intellectual property law, from evaluating freedom to operate to securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to providing strategic advice regarding trade secrets and managing intellectual property for strategic business advantage.

It is my goal to give each case the attention to detail it needs. I will not take on new cases at the expense of existing clients. The reality is there are only so many hours in a week. If I take on hundreds cases, I have less time to spend on each case than if I take on 25. If you want an attorney that will give you the attention you deserve, that can speak to you without a lot of legal jargon, that’s down-to-earth, and enjoys helping people, then please call 843-970-2929.

Lara N. Browne is an attorney at the Steinberg Law Firm, focusing on workers’ compensation law. Before joining the firm, she served as Legal Counsel for a large self-insured healthcare organization in the Lowcountry, managing a workers’ compensation program for over 6,000 employees. Her background includes extensive defense-side experience, having represented employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators at a major defense firm. This insight allows her to navigate cases strategically on behalf of injured workers. After a decade on the defense side, Lara transitioned to representing injured workers, finding fulfillment in advocating for their rights and alleviating their stress. A graduate...