Ruffin Lawyers

Victoria Kepes joined The Noble in 2022 as a Partner, leading the firm’s growth to our South Carolina office. Before joining The Noble Law, Ms. Kepes worked as Senior Counsel for Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, where she focused on employment and general litigation matters. In this role, she represented clients in federal and state courts in both North and South Carolina. Previously, Ms. Kepes clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Hodges Jr. on the United States Court of Federal Claims. Ms. Kepes also brings a breadth of experience in many of The Noble Law’s key practice areas. She has represented...

Personal Injury Attorney Craig Conover founded the Conover Law Firm in 2021 to help people across South Carolina get the legal representation they need across personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Craig and his team focus on car accidents, truck accidents, on-the-job injuries, motorcycle accidents, and more. Conover Law Firm offers free consultations and is available 24/7 at (843) 829-HURT.

John Kassel is a managing partner at Kassel McVey, a personal injury law firm based in Columbia, SC. Mr. Kassel represents injured victims and their loved ones in personal injury cases such as auto accidents, product liability, premises liability, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. Throughout his career, John has committed to fight on behalf of injury victims and not corporations, manufacturers or insurance companies.

John Kassel graduated from Northwestern University in 1979. He then joined Volunteers in Service to America, where he worked for the Brown Lung Association, a group mainly comprised of retired cotton textile mill workers who were suffering...

20 years experience in criminal law. State and Federal. Handled over 2500 DUI and DUAC cases. Handled over 3000 other types of traffic tickets. Handled over 25 felony DUI cases. Successfully handled over 50 Drug Trafficking cases. State legal representative for N.O.R.M.L.

Wade S. Kolb, Jr., established the firm now known as Kolb & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC, in 1998 after a 26 year career as a prosecutor. He served as an Assistant State Attorney General, an Assistant Solicitor, and then was elected and served for 15 years as the Solicitor (chief prosecutor) for Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, and Williamsburg Counties. He now concentrates on serious personal injury cases, auto and truck accidents, and criminal defense in state, federal, and traffic courts.

Practicing law since 1985, Bill's practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, income tax planning for closely held businesses, tax deferred exchanges of real estate, and business transactions, including entity formations and the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets. He also devotes significant professional time to matters involving legal ethics and lawyer misconduct. He serves as general counsel to a number of closely held businesses. Other areas of Bill's experience include serving as a consultant and expert witness in multiple legal malpractice actions acting as outside general counsel to several law firms and to clients in the convenience...

Attorneys Lee, Eadon, Isgett, Popwell, and Owens is made up of a core group of attorneys that share a core value of excellence that shines through in every aspect of their practice. These attorneys possess a common goal of complete client satisfaction.

The LEIP Law Firm is made up of a team of attorneys with roots embedded in the state of South Carolina. The LEIP name is an acronym for four of its leading attorneys who contribute to promoting high quality values while practicing the law with the utmost integrity. Zachary D. Linowski, Sherod H. Eadon, Christopher G. Isgett, and Gary...

Kevin Hardy is an estate planning, probate, and business law attorney in Lexington, South Carolina. He serves clients in Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Columbia, Gilbert, and beyond. He worked for several years as a staff accountant in the semiconductor industry before pursuing his law career at the University of South Carolina. Upon graduating from USC, he clerked for Judge Ralph King Anderson, Jr. at the South Carolina Court of Appeals in Florence.

Kevin’s practice focuses on helping clients with the preparation of wills, living wills, trusts, health care powers of attorney, and durable powers of attorney. This enables...

Shannon Polvi’s legal career focuses on advocating for employees. Shannon is an experienced trial attorney in state, federal, and administrative courts. Shannon focuses on client needs throughout the litigation process. Although prepared to successfully present her client's case to a jury, Shannon is very aware of the high cost and risks of employment litigation. Shannon likes to explore the possibility of an early, cost-effective resolution of the dispute on terms favorable to the client. As such, she has earned a reputation as a pro-active litigator who provides high quality, responsive, and conscientious representation for her clients. Shannon's practice focuses on the employee/...

I am easy to get in contact with and always diligent in returning my calls. I make sure my clients are comfortable reaching out to me about any problem they encounter, and I always try to get them the best answer I can. Sometimes my answer may be, “I don’t know, but I will find out!” And I always do. I strive to be a good listener. If my clients have something to say, I listen. Listening is one of the most important aspects of good communication. I have experience in many areas of law. The focus of...

Joe was born and raised in Belton, South Carolina and comes from a long-line of working-class folks. From a young age, Joe has always been very competitive and very driven. He also strongly believes in the power of paying it forward. Joe cites his parents and many strong mentors in his life for giving him the tools necessary for success. The first male in his family to attend college, Joe played Division I football and was a team captain for two years while at Presbyterian College “PC”. Joe graduated from PC in 2013 with a major in...

Bakari made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina. Bakari has worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He served on President Barack Obama’s South Carolina steering committee during the 2008 election and is widely considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and a leading...

I am Ron Cox, a tenacious advocate for injury victims with a history of significant recoveries in cases involving trucking accidents, automobile collisions, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and other injuries. I pride myself on offering personal service to my clients. From our office in North East Columbia, we represent victims throughout the Midlands and all of South Carolina.

Since 2010, I have dedicated my practice to securing favorable outcomes for both individuals and businesses grappling with challenging tax issues. Resolving IRS tax problems is my sole focus. Certified as a Tax Resolution Specialist by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, I possess the necessary experience to tackle your tax concerns effectively. Don't put off resolving your tax problem; it only gets worse.

Arthur K. Aiken gives his clients quality representation at a fair price

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.

Attorney J. Brooks Davis has the experience you need to succeed in your criminal, DUI, traffic or accident case. Prior to being an attorney, Brooks attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a police officer for the City of Charleston. As a police officer, Brooks served in patrol, traffic and was chief pilot of the aviation division. Brooks is trained in the use of radar, DUI field sobriety testing, breathalyzer operation and accident investigation. Brooks will work with you directly and involve you in the process so that you may make informed decisions and achieve the best possible...

A Charleston native, Stephen Jenkins Bell joined Duffy & Young in 2015 after working as an associate with a large regional firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stephen has litigation experience in state and federal courts and administrative bodies in South Carolina and North Carolina. His work includes commercial litigation, class action cases, securities litigation, real property disputes, estate litigation, legislative advice, administrative permitting and regulation, and financial industry litigation.

Stephen was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 2014, having first entered the North Carolina bar in 2012. He is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in South Carolina...

Attorney David P. Traywick is a Charleston personal injury and consumer law attorney. Mr. Traywick has a background in finance and marketing, which affords him a unique perspective on the cases he handles. With a focus on the big picture, he utilizes a strategic approach to his cases in pursuit of optimal results. Mr. Traywick earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina. While in school, he did extensive research and reporting on the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act. The paper he wrote on this topic during this time has proven invaluable to instructing and guiding...

Mark C. Fava is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP practicing aviation law and land use matters. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Fava served as an elected member of his local municipality’s government until he relocated to Atlanta for three years where he worked as the chief operations attorney for Delta Air Lines, Inc., during and after 9/11. Mr. Fava’s broad aviation practice includes litigation and regulatory law. Admitted to practice in Washington, DC, he represents aviation clients in matters involving the Department of Transportation, the FAA, the TSA, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Currently,...

Phillip Ferderigos: South Carolina Attorney. Litigator. Mediator.

Phillip practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, appellate practice, civil litigation, construction law, insurance coverage, insurance defense, liquor liability, personal injury, products liability, professional malpractice, real estate and development, subrogation and collections, toxic torts, and trucking and transportation.

Phillip Ferderigos full bio may be viewed on the firm website: https://barnwell-whaley.com/attorneys/phillip-ferderigos/

Dawes Cooke: counselor, mediator, arbitrator, litigator, leader.

In the legal community, Dawes Cooke has served as the President of the South Carolina Bar (2018-2019). Among his many accolades, he has been recognized by his peers as the Super Lawyers number one attorney in South Carolina for the years of 2014, 2015 and 2016, and he is frequently named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the areas of arbitration, mediation and bet-the-company litigation for the Charleston area.

In his community, Cooke has served as president of the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club and vice chairman...

Experienced attorney handling plaintiff's personal injury cases for over 25 years. Former Judge Advocate in the USMC. Listed as member of Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial lawyers and Best South Carolina Attorneys.

Co-Author: “Carriers”, South Carolina Jurisprudence, 1991. Attorney: Interstate Commerce Commission-Office of Proceedings, Section of Rates, 1975 – 1977; Office of the General Counsel, Section of Litigation and Legal Counsel, 1977 – 1980. Chairman, Charleston Jewish Community Relations Committee, 1986 – 1988. Member, Governor’s Export Advisory Committee, 1985 – 1986. Chairman, Commissioners of Pilotage for the Port of Charleston, 1987 – 1988. Member, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, Charleston, 1986 – 1988. President, Propeller Club for the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, 1990 – 1991. Chairman, South Carolina International Trade Conference, 1991 – 1992.

C. Austin Elliott is a native of Texas and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He attended Charleston School of Law and has practiced in the Charleston area since 2011, successfully representing hundreds of individuals and businesses throughout the Lowcountry.

Mr. Elliott represents clients in a variety of matters including:

Civil & Business Litigation
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
State & Federal Regulatory/Administrative Matters
Business Transactions and Formations
Firearms Issues

Michael A. Timbes, founding partner, leads the firm’s business litigation and general civil litigation practices and handles the firm’s appeals. He is also a certified civil court mediator and is appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court to the Board of Bar Examiners. Prior to joining Thurmond, Kirchner, Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., he worked as an associate attorney on the business litigation team with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, in Atlanta, Georgia. Before that, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, then Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He also has...

Paul R. Thurmond, founding partner, leads the firm’s criminal defense practice. Before starting the firm in 2005, he served as an assistant solicitor with the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Charleston, S.C. During that time, he handled over one thousand criminal indictments, from minor infractions to murder, leaving the Solicitor’s Office with a 92 percent trial conviction rate. Since then, Thurmond has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston and more recently as a part-time prosecutor for the City of North Charleston. In this role, he predominately handled the City’s DUI cases along with other offenses. He also...

Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law is dedicated to providing clients with the knowledgeable counsel needed for their unique legal needs. The West Columbia attorneys have served the community for more than 45 years and can assist you with cases involving criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, real estate, and probate law. The firm has a long history of obtaining successful results for their clients, and their lawyers are ready to help with your legal matter. Contact Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law to learn how they can advocate for your rights and best interests!

For nearly 20 years, J. Bradley Baker has been representing clients throughout South Carolina. As a Lexington attorney, he handles cases involving personal injury, criminal defense, and workers’ compensation. Attorney Baker is driven to advocate for the rights of his clients, going above and beyond to protect their futures. He regularly handles cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission and is skilled at defending those accused of DUI thanks to his prosecutorial background. Mr. Baker believes in working hard for his clients and treating them the way he would want to be treated. He prides himself on delivering personal...

John graduated from the University of South Carolina, School of Law in 2004, where he was the 2004 recipient of the Arthur B. Custy Tax Award. John joined Strom Law Firm, LLC in July of 2005. In his practice, John represents individuals in many types of civil litigation, including: class actions, (such as the SCE&G V.C. Summer Litigation, Graniteville train derailment, and Chinese Drywall), business litigation, personal injury litigation, including traumatic injury and nursing home neglect. John also assists those who are applying for Alcohol Beverage Licenses and represents parties who the Department of Revenue have proposed a suspension or revocation...

Harper Hutson is an associate attorney at Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC, where she represents employees in labor and employment matters across South Carolina. Dedicated to advocating for workplace fairness, Harper handles a wide range of employment law cases, including discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and retaliation claims. Harper earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was actively involved in the Mock Trial Bar and the Labor and Employment Law Society. Before becoming an attorney, she gained extensive experience in employment litigation as a law clerk with Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC, drafting...

Steve joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Before joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Steve worked for over five years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, Steve focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past five years, Steve has defended nearly every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. Steve has successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and is licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.

During Steve’s tenure as a public defender, he was...

Mr. Milling is a litigator in both federal and state court handling civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, and white collar criminal defense.

South Carolina injury attorney and business litigation lawyer Johnny Felder is a partner at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC.

I'm a lawyer from Columbia, South Carolina. As an attorney, I apply the law to protect the rights of those who are harmed. Our nation is governed by a system of rules designed to keep all of us safe. My job is to hold individuals and corporations responsible when they choose to break the rules and put others at risk. People come to me looking for nothing more than justice. My goal is to achieve just that - to balance the scales. I am trusted to help individuals and families suffering from life changing injuries. It is a humbling...

Lyn has worked extensively in the area of state and local taxation in both the public and private sectors. As Counsel for Revenue Litigation with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Lyn represented the Department in corporate and individual income tax, sales and use tax, and constitutional nexus matters. Lyn drafted final agency determinations, represented the Department in contested case hearings before the South Carolina Administrative Law Court, and handled related appeals before South Carolina’s Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

Lyn also practiced in the private sector with a large, national law firm where he handled...

John focuses his practice on business transactions, commercial real estate development, commercial leasing, and commercial lending. John also has experience representing commercial investors, utilities, and financial institutions in connection with commercial bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights issues, and all phases of real estate litigation law, as well as commercial and real estate litigation. John is currently an adjunct instructor for the University of South Carolina School of Law’s Veterans Legal Clinic, which serves the legal needs of indigent veterans and their families living in South Carolina. John has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America as “Ones to Watch” in Commercial Litigation...