Ridgeland Lawyers

I am the Senior Partner at the The Woods Law Firm. I have been practicing for over 27 years. Our law firm's areas of practice are Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Military Criminal Defense (Worldwide Representation) and Personal Injury Law. Our logo is "Justice On Your Side" and our stated mission is to defend the defenseless and help you get your life back. We represent the people against the powerful. Call, Click or Text us today at 864-810-0384 or call us at 864-298-8111 and see how we fight to win for you and your family!

Jonathan Lewis graduated from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont, with a Bachelors Degree in 2011. He returned to Norwich University in 2013, where he graduated in 2015 with his Masters in International Affairs, During this time he lectured upon, and focused in, International Violent Extremism / Terrorism. He has spent over ten years in emergency medicine and Fire/Rescue as a Firefighter/Medic in Vermont, Virginia, and for the Department of Defense at various postings in the Middle East. In 2015 Jonathan decided to pursue the practice of law, and attended the University of South Carolina School...

At The Holmes Law Firm, we specialize in what truly matters: keeping families together and building a lasting legacy. With expertise in immigration law and estate planning, we guide individuals and families through life’s pivotal moments with care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to their future. Our mission is to empower you to achieve the American dream while securing the generational wealth and stability your family deserves. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of citizenship, visas, or green cards, or creating a tailored estate plan to protect your assets and loved ones, our approach is rooted in understanding your unique goals...

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...

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,...

Growing up in the coastal town of Morehead City, NC, I always had a passion for helping others. Today, I'm happy to call Beaufort, SC home. Before pursuing law, I worked in marketing and graphic design, where I gained an appreciation for creativity, problem-solving, and connecting with others. I eventually craved a new challenge - something that allowed me to make a greater impact. That’s when I decided to take the leap and attend Charleston School of Law, an ideal location for someone who had always wanted to live in the South Carolina Lowcountry. During law school, I embraced every...

Admitted in South Carolina and Georgia

Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in Legal Malpractice

Practice concentrated in lawyer professional responsibility matters (plaintiff lawyer-malpractice claims, ethics consultations, law-firm dissolutions, and lawyer moves between firms).

Mr. McDougall entered the University of South Carolina School of Law in Fall 1991. While at the USC School of Law, Mr. McDougall made the Dean's List and engaged in a number of independent legal studies in his particular areas of interest. Mr. McDougall remained involved in a number of Legal Societies. As a member of the Student Chapter of the SC Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. McDougall was the Legal Research Coordinator for the Association. During Law School, Mr. McDougall clerked for Furr & Henshaw, a firm specializing in Medical Malpractice. In addition to Medical Malpractice issues, Mr. McDougall gained exposure...

Mr. Horton has been practicing civil litigation in Beaufort County since 2006. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Horton was judicial clerk to the Hon. Paul M. Burch of the 4th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Feel free to visit us at www.hortonlawllc.com or at (843) 757-6190.

Dane is a native of North Augusta, South Carolina and attended Aquinas High School in Augusta, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel where he was actively engaged in cadet leadership roles and a member of the football team. His pursuit of a legal career led him to the University of South Carolina School of Law. It was during Dane’s second year of law school that he began clerking for NMJ. Upon graduating and passing the bar exam, Dane joined the firm as an associate attorney. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing...

Gary C. Pennington has enjoyed a varied and diversified practice, including the deployment of wireless infrastructure and technology; commercial real estate transactions; zoning and land use planning; drafting zoning ordinances related to wireless infrastructure; in-building connectivity agreements; utility and fiber agreements; broadband deployment; software agreements for technology companies; and telecom agreements for the delivery of telecom services. Mr. Pennington founded the Pennington Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, SC in 1995. After selling most of the business to a competitor law firm, he downsized the Firm and relocated to Beaufort, South Carolina in 2019. Commercial Real Estate. Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions. Distributed Antenna...

The Boshaw Law Firm, LLC is a civil general practice firm. Its practice areas include: Civil Litigation; Wills and Trusts; Construction Law; Business Law; and Divorce and Family Law. Attorney Deborah H. Boshaw is the founder and managing member of the Boshaw Law Firm, LLC, located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Attorney Boshaw earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University with a Major in Marketing with Honor, in 1991. She received a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in 1994 from Wayne State University School of Law., Attorney Boshaw is has been admitted to...

John L. Wilson, Managing Shareholder, holds a BS in Administrative Management, with Honor, from Clemson University (1978) and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina, School of Law (1981). John concentrates his practice in residential and commercial real estate, mediation,timeshare,probate, estate planning and business law. Admitted to the SC Bar in 1981, he is admitted to the US District Court, US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, US Tax Court and the US Supreme Court. In October of 2013,John received an AV preeminent rating from his peers thru Martindale Hubbell peer review process, which is the...

Naert Law Firm, LLC was originally founded by Attorney Naert in 2011. Attorney Naert was licensed to practice in South Carolina in 2009 and is licensed to practice in State and Federal Courts. In the interim, Attorney Naert has managed a law firm and practiced law on behalf of litigants, namely Plaintiffs. Prior to practicing law, Attorney Naert graduated from the Charleston School of Law where he served as a Federal Courts Law Review Articles Editor; worked with the Judge Advocate General (JAG) office at Shaw Air Force Base; and earned Bachelors' degrees with honors from...

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...

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,...

Our objective is to provide affordable legal services in multiple areas at a reasonable cost to those who need it.
Member of First Presbyterian Church, Church Elder and Bible Study leader for more than 30 years; Vanlandingham Rotary Club Past President, Hilton Head Island Rotary Club Past President, USAR Reserves (Retired), Admitted to all South Carolina Trial Courts, The South Carolina Supreme Court; The South Carolina Federal Courts, US Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, and The Supreme Court of the United States of America. Avocation and interests include pistol marksmanship, Travel and Fishing.

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Greetings. David Stone, Esq. is an attorney with 23 years of practice experience as a bankruptcy attorney, civil and criminal litigator and corporate lawyer who also has extensive experience in many other areas of the law. David Stone is licensed to practice in the State and Federal courts of South Carolina, New York and Georgia. A free consultation is offered to those seeking information regarding bankruptcy by calling 843-422-9414.

Lauren is a Hilton Head Native and an associate at the firm. She represents the firm’s clients in a variety of civil litigation matters such as business litigation, collections, complex foreclosures as well as real estate closings.

She graduated from Clemson University in 2011 with a B.S. in Financial Management and a minor in Accounting. She also graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2015. During law school, she was the Editor in Chief of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal. Lauren was also a member of Phi Delta...

Jay A. Mullinax is the only attorney on Hilton Head Island with a Master of Laws in Estate Planning (LL.M.) whose law firm is exclusively dedicated to providing estate planning and related services. Mr. Mullinax provides estate planning, trust and estate administration services to South Carolina. He began his involvement in estate matters in 1989 and opened the Law Office of Jay A. Mullinax, LLC in 2004 after practicing law at a larger firm for several years. He serves on the South Carolina Bar Probate Code Revision Subcommittee. The Subcommittee gives recommendations for revising the Probate Code, which provides...

A father, husband, son and trial lawyer. A lawyer for the people who has never represented a mega-corporation or insurance company. I have chosen to devote my life to making sure the most important cases - the peoples' cases - are given a fighting chance in the court of law. We will go to trial if necessary, and only settle if the amount is fair and you approve it. Your case is important to me, because your case is about you and YOU are important to me. Every case is a cause.

Attorney Micheal C. Sahn is the owner and lead criminal defense lawyer at the Sahn Law Firm. Mr. Sahn is a top-rated attorney located in Charleston, SC who has successfully represented thousands of clients at the magistrate, municipal, state, and federal levels. Mr. Sahn is results-focused, always using his experience, resources, and intellect to achieve the best results for his clients. Mr. Sahn was an Assistant Solicitor (aka State DA or prosecutor) for the 9th Judicial Circuit (Charleston and Berkeley Counties) before opening his own law firm. He uses this hard-earned experience and expertise to his...

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 · ...

Attorney Evan Guthrie is a lawyer and owner of Evan Guthrie Law Firm. Evan graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC with a bachelors degree in Political Science the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, SC and was named to Dean’s List. Evan Guthrie is currently a member of the Dorchester 2 School Board in Dorchester County, SC after being elected by voters in November 2016 and re-elected in 2020. Evan has served as the Chair for the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic Committee and the Co-Chair for SC Bar YLD Color...

I’m a Native South Carolinian. I grew up on the rural outskirts in the midlands of South Carolina. Growing up I enjoyed fishing for bream, bass, and catfish. A good day in the country was spent riding bikes, eating boiled peanuts, swimming in the Edisto River, and tending to Brahma cows. I attended a small high school and my focus was always furthering my education. Why I Pursued Law After graduating from high school, I went on to the University of South Carolina, proud to be a Gamecock fan. Shortly after my freshman year I was held...

Megan was born and raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, a small town about 30 miles north of Charleston. While attending the Charleston School of Law, Megan served as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases. She also had clerkships with the Charleston County Family Court and a local family law firm. When Megan is not practicing law, she is attempting new recipes, trying to become a runner, singing loudly and off-key, and reading. Megan and her husband live in Ravenel with their children and cat. Megan exclusively practices Family...

John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, state and federal drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina including Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Georgetown, Jasper, Horry, Hampton and Colleton County. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC represents clients who have been charged with DUI and all criminal offenses, including drug charges, white collar crimes, sex crimes, theft, disorderly conduct, domestic violence burglary, fraud and traffic tickets. Attorney John W. Molony is the owner...

Attorney Matthew Marin is an aggressive and client-focused personal injury lawyer located in Charleston, SC. As part of the nationwide personal injury law Firm Marin and Barrett, Inc., Attorney Marin fight for the rights of injured victims throughout South Carolina. He represents people injured in car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, defective drug cases, Camp Lejeune lawsuits, hair relaxer lawsuits, Tylenol autism and ADHD claims & wrongful death and other similar injuries caused by the negligence of others. He can help you or a loved one if you have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence....

Michael is the owner and lead attorney at Loignon Law Firm, LLC, a high quality criminal defense, personal injury, and family law firm serving Charleston, SC and the surrounding areas. Michael is a South Carolina native, a Citadel graduate and an officer in the Army National Guard. He has worked as a public defender in Charleston County and for a large insurance defense firm in downtown Charleston. He has participated in dozens of jury trials, won many jury verdicts for his clients, and achieved many favorable results in negotiations as well. When Michael is not working...

Born in Lake City, Florida. Lived in Florida and in Georgia before returning to the family home in Manning, South Carolina where I grew up.

Brian is an experienced personal injury and car accident lawyer. He believes in the timeless principles of justice and personal responsibility. Brian has been recognized by his peers and third-party organizations as a leader in personal injury law and client service. Learn more here, https://www.brianmurphylawyer.com/meet-your-team/