Ruby Lawyers

Growing up in the small town of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, home of Gamecock greats Phil Petty and Dylan Thompson, I attended Winthrop University and then received my Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After graduation, I worked as a staff attorney at the South Carolina Supreme Court, while also moonlighting as a legal writing instructor at the law school.

After leaving the Supreme Court, I worked at an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies, individuals, and corporations in personal injury, bad faith, product liability, and commercial litigation, trying numerous cases to verdict. After...

Managing Shareholder John B. White Jr.’s legal career spans 40 years and has resulted in hundreds of jury trials with numerous verdicts and successful settlements, including a $327-million jury verdict against Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals in 2011. John was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster as Chairman of the Board of the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank. John has been named a Best Lawyer in America since 2007 and a South Carolina Super Lawyer for the past 10 years. He serves on the state’s chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice, as well as in leadership...

My name is Patrick Twisdale, and I am an attorney at Twisdale Law, PC. My practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and corporate law, serving clients throughout the United States, with a particular focus in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the surrounding states, such as Virginia. I earned my law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia and am authorized to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I am dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions to businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs. My background includes working at the USPTO and the Office of Research Commercialization at...

The Yates Firm, LLC takes pride in staying one step ahead and constantly challenging its self to bring new and original ways of thinking to all client matters. This firm has strong ties to the Horry County community and a commitment to public service. The Yates Firm, LLC, through local resources and sector expertise, can assure accessibility and efficiency for its clients with a goal toward both short and long term growth.

Dave Maxfield has represented thousands consumers in personal and class action cases against banks, credit reporting agencies, and debt collectors. He obtained one of the highest verdicts on record against a furnisher in a a credit reporting case exclusive of fees, numerous large settlements, and in 2019 concluded a vehicle churning class action with total settlement value exceeding $21 million. Dave is the 4-Time Chairman of the Consumer Law Section of the South Carolina Bar and Past President of the 1900-Member Richland County Bar Association. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law....

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.

General legal practitioner. I have represented businesses and citizens throughout the State of SC in: business law matters, civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, appeals. I am SC certified Civil Mediator and presently serve as the Town Attorney for the Town of Irmo.

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...

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...

I provide a full range of services to those planning for the future disposition of their assets and to minimize or eliminate tax or other unfavorable consequences including probate avoidance by offering various types of wills, trusts, and other estate planning devices.

I am an experienced and compassionate attorney who is available to assist Executors and Personal Representatives with estate and trust and probate administration and Probate Court proceedings.

I have two Masters in Taxation and many years of experience in handling individual, estate and business tax matters both as an attorney and a CPA. I have a Masters...

Born in Belarus, Ina immigrated to the US when her father, a brilliant scholar with a PhD in mathematics, received a political asylum and relocated to North Carolina. A straight "A" student, she earned her BS in Psychology in three languages from European Humanitarian University, which was shut down by the totalitarian government right after she graduated with highest honors. Ina later earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, graduating as a valedictorian. She was one of the handful of graduates offered a full scholarship to attend a PhD program. However, Ina took interest in the law instead. Ina went on...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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,...

Matthew Starling, a native of Spartanburg, SC, embarked on a remarkable journey that reflects his dedication and passion for justice. After graduating from Mars Hill University in 2012, Matthew initially ventured into the corporate world, where he honed his skills in sales and management over six years. However, fueled by a desire for a more impactful career, he made the life-changing decision to pursue law. His pursuit led him to Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Michigan, where Matthew immersed himself in legal studies. His hard work and dedication culminated in his graduation in 2020 with the prestigious Magna Cum...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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.

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....

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.

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...

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....

Byron David graduated with honors and received his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina. Before going to law school, Byron was the captain of a deep sea fishing boat operating off the Carolina coast.

Byron and his wife live in Horry County and are very involved in the community in Conway and Myrtle Beach. They founded and created the Davids' Diabetes Scholarship, awarding scholarship funds to local juvenile diabetics going to college.

Bar Admissions
South Carolina
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

Education
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I handle all types of criminal cases as well as traffic cases. Divorce cases and custody cases are also in my area of practice, along with the preparation of Wills and Power of Attorney Documents for individuals.