Hanahan Lawyers

Michael R. Jeffcoat is a DUI attorney in Lexington and the founding lawyer at the firm of Michael R. Jeffcoat, Attorney at Law, PA. For over 17 years, he has been working in the legal field, and he currently practices in both state and federal courts. Attorney Jeffcoat serves in the House of Delegates of the South Carolina Bar and on the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Association for Justice. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. For a free evaluation of your case, contact his firm today.

I specialize in protecting what truly matters most: your relationship with your children, the wealth that you've worked hard for, and your legacy. With experience in divorce, custody, and estate planning matters, I focus on guiding individuals and families through life’s pivotal moments with care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to their future. My mission is to empower you to overcome life's challenges with dignity, grace and peace of mind. I strive to help you navigate emotional decisions with confidence. Whether you’re single, married, considering divorce, or reflecting on a life well-lived, we're here to help you craft...

Mark D. Chappell, Jr. concentrates in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, commercial motor vehicle accidents, and intellectual property disputes. Mark is a 2010 graduate of Wofford College and previously worked as a Banker in Charleston, South Carolina before beginning law school. Mark is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2015. As a law student, he was actively involved in the Student Bar Association, President of the South Carolina Association for Justice – South Carolina School of Law...

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., 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 Frank Eppes, a South Carolina...

Chance Sturup is an associate attorney with Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC and has been with the firm since 2019.  Practicing law at CB&P gives Chance an opportunity to do three of his favorite things every day: compete, win, and help others.    Chance’s practice focuses on representing employees across the State in issues related to their employment. Chance regularly handles cases including civil rights, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination (race, gender, disability, age, etc.), retaliation, breach of contract, failure to pay proper wages, whistleblowing, family and medical leave, non-compete agreements, severance negotiations, grievances, licensure appeals, defamation, negligence, and more.   Clients recommend Chance...

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...

Experienced Columbia Trial Attorney & Problem Solver. Primary areas of legal practice include DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Licensing Defense with a niche in representing healthcare professionals before state licensing boards. Beyond criminal defense, Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers's comprehensive practice demonstrates Taylo's adeptness in navigating diverse legal challenges. Whether you require representation in criminal defense or other legal matters, Taylor Bell and Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers are committed to providing empathetic, results-driven advocacy. Schedule a 100% no-cost, no-obligation consultation today, and let us tailor our expertise to your specific needs, no matter the nature of your case.

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship. After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at...

Whether working as a mediator or as an attorney, I seek to empower individuals and families who desire to find fair and sustainable solutions to complex family transitions, conflicts, and legal issues. Some representative types of issues include mediated divorce, collaborative divorce, elder law, estate planning, probate administration, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, name changes, adult guardianships, mediation of almost any type of conflict or disagreement.

I am a State Certified Family Law Mediator and Veterans Administration Accredited Claims representative, and I have been representing clients throughout South Carolina for over 30 years. My areas of practice include Divorce, Social Security Disability, Veteran Disability, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation. At Metts Law Firm, LLC, we provide compassionate yet comprehensive client representation, always striving to obtain the most favorable outcome for our clients.

Graham Newman‘s work has focused on commercial class actions, contractual litigation, insurance bad faith, and products liability in both state and federal court. His trial court victories have included a $14.5 million insurance bad faith verdict, an $8 million class action judgment, and a $4.75 million products liability verdict. Graham has briefed numerous appeals before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. He has also argued four cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and one case before the South Carolina Supreme Court. Graham...

Dirk Derrick of The Derrick Law Firm has been representing the people of South Carolina since 1991. The Derrick Law Firm represents individuals that are seriously injured, or the family of those wrongfully killed, due to car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, and jet ski and boating accidents. The Derrick Law Firm represents individuals disabled or temporarily injured in work place accidents as well as cases where insurance companies have unreasonably delayed or denied an insurance claim. For more information about your case, www.derricklawfirm.com offers three FREE downloadable books discussing your SC personal injury claim, the amount of car...

I have practiced exclusively on the Grand Strand since 2006. I have exclusively handled Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Worker's Compensation and Social Security Disability claims. I had the privilege to work under experienced, reputable attorneys for 11 years before opening Will Parker Law, LLC in 2017. After 4 years, I brought in an experienced trial attorney, Greg Sloan, and we formed Beach Injury Lawyers, LLC. Our goal is to provide personal and effective representation to all of my clients. Each of my clients has my personal cell phone number. I make it my top priority to be accessible to my...

Lewis strives daily to seek justice for injured South Carolinians and those that have been wrongfully accused of a crime. Lewis limits his practice to Civil Litigation (Including Auto Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Slip and Fall Accidents; Defective and Dangerous Products, Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect; Daycare Abuse/Neglect; Medical Malpractice; Police Brutality/Civil Rights litigation) and Criminal Defense. Association Memberships: • State Ambassador Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys • Member, South Carolina Association for Justice • Member, American Association for Justice • Member, South Carolina Bar Association • Member, North Carolina State Bar • Member, Sumter County Bar Association Work History: Prior to joining the firm as a Partner in 2020, Lewis worked...

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.

Evan K. Bromley has been practicing law in the Lowcountry since 2007. His practice focuses on trial and transactional matters primarily in the areas of estate planning and probate, business law, construction, property/homeowners associations, and personal injury. Experienced Litigator and Dealmaker Individuals, business owners, contractors, association boards, and families rely on Evan’s skill in building a strong case to represent them in trials and major transactions. He leverages his team, his experience and the latest technologies to efficiently gather, organize, and present compelling arguments in court or prepare important legal documents. Top-Rated Lawyer Since 2013, Evan has held an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell,...

Robert L. Schwarz has dedicated his career to providing exceptional legal representation. Prior to relocating to the Lowcountry, he successfully litigated a diverse range of criminal and civil cases in the Philadelphia area. With a strong record of litigating jury trials to verdict and handling numerous bench trials and motion hearings, Robert brings extensive courtroom experience to his practice. Upon his move to the Lowcountry, Robert obtained his real estate broker’s license and joined an AMLaw 200 law firm on Hilton Head Island. As an Attorney in the firm’s Real Estate practice group, he skillfully represented clients in both residential and...

In a time when things such as technology and making a quick buck appear to be the top priorities of many, I still believe that the client-attorney relationship is the most important aspect of my profession. As a trial lawyer and advocate, I have the skills and experience to assist you in your quest for justice. As a young and energetic practitioner, I will not be out-worked. Give me a call and let me get to work on helping you.

J. Ashley Twombley is an experienced litigator with the ability and energy to tackle the most complex cases, and deliver results. He practices in the areas of serious personal injury litigation, estate and probate litigation, and complex business litigation. Mr. Twombley’s clients include plaintiffs and defendants, as well as individuals and corporations. In 2003, Mr. Twombley joined the Atlanta office of King & Spalding. King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents half of the Fortune Global 100 with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. After...

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,...

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...

Chase helps get the most compensation for individuals who suffered catastrophic injuries and businesses in complex litigations. Clients deserve the best results and to be kept in the loop. We saw a gap in the market. Too many law firms fail to communicate their cases to their clients; fail to proactively prosecute cases instead of reacting to the insurance companies or other side; and fail to use or understand the best resources. These law firms put the "firm-first" instead of the client. Chased formed Keibler Law Group to fill that gap. We rely on...

Alissa's practice is almost entirely devoted to criminal defense. She works for Touma Law Group and is the principal attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office. Alissa attended the State University of New York at Buffalo to earn her law degree and MBA. She practiced law in New York until 2013 when she migrated to South Carolina. Alissa has been practicing criminal law since 2014, when she began working for Jack Swerling. She practiced under Jack's guidance until early 2024 when she moved to Touma Law Group. Alissa is originally from New York, and an avid New York Jets fan....

As a landowner, I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect by their government. The forced acquisition of private property can be an extraordinarily stressful and harmful experience for individuals and businesses involved. My role is to alleviate that burden and ensure that my clients are treated fairly and receive just compensation. I take pleasure in addressing the various challenges that can arise during the condemnation process and uphold a belief in a collaborative and flexible approach to resolving cases.

David's legal practice is devoted exclusively to litigation. Litigation is a broad term, but it generally refers to any type of legal dispute resolution process that may eventually require resolution through the court system. While there are many areas of litigation, David primarily focuses on legal disputes: (1) arising out of eminent domain and condemnation (government taking a private landowner's property); (2) business disputes, such as contract or lease disputes, partnership breakups, or disputes with governmental bodies; and (3) construction, both plaintiff and defendants, construction defects, breach contract, and professional negligence of design professionals. David has...

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.

Wesley concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development. He advises developers, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and investors with regard to real estate development, sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing, construction, land use and zoning, and title insurance matters. Wesley initially served as outside counsel to a commercial real estate development company which focused on large shopping center and free standing drugstore development. He continued his practice at a large firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina before co-founding Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC.

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.

Jacob Born concentrates in the areas of premises liability, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, catastrophic injury litigation and trucking accidents. Jacob received his J.D. from The Charleston School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2011. He was also admitted to practice in Georgia in 2012.

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.

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...

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...

I joined the Myrtle Beach law office of Newby, Sartip & Masel, LLC in 1996, and I am the Manager of Palmetto Injury Lawyers, LLC. As a personal injury lawyer, I’ve negotiated and battled with nearly every major automobile insurance carrier licensed to sell in our state, as well as many major premises liability and workers compensation carriers. While most of my time is spent representing injured individuals, I also handle commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, health care and billing matters and real estate. When I’m not wearing my lawyer hat, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife...

John practices in business transactions and concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development, commercial real estate leasing (with an emphasis on retail leasing), commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions and marina/resort development. John advises developers, investors, lenders, buyers and sellers with regard to financing, leasing, land use and development, conservation easements, construction, real estate title insurance, and all aspects of structuring commercial loan and business transactions. John enjoyed similar practices with large firms headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina before co-founding Graybill & Lansche, LLC. John graduated with Honors in Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia....

Mr. Jowers represents patients harmed by medical malpractice, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (2002), and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (2003). Additionally, he has been admitted to practice pro hac vice in numerous states throughout the country. Mr. Jowers graduated with honors from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in 1998. Afterwards, he entered the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 2001. During law...

Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

Charles "Charlie" Terreni has practiced law in Columbia, South Carolina, since 1990. He is a 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina School Of Law. He earned his B.A. degree in International Studies with a minor in French from the University of South Carolina in 1985. After graduating from law school, Terreni practiced with Cooper, Beard & Dibble (1990-91) and with the Dibble Law Offices from 1991 to 1995. He served as Executive Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor from 1995 to 1996. In 1996, he returned to private practice, opening the Terreni Law Firm, LLC. In 2004, Terreni joined the Public...

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Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. Stanley attended the University of South Carolina where he received his B.S. in Business Administration. While attending the University of South Carolina, Mr. Stanley was the captain of the South Carolina baseball team that went to 3 straight College World Series.

Upon completing his Bachelor’s degree, Mr. Stanley earned a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Information Science from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Following the completion of his Master’s degrees in 2010, Mr. Stanley attended law school at Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, Florida,...