Charleston AFB Lawyers

Mark D. Clore
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Mark D. Clore
Charleston, SC Attorney with 37 years of experience
(843) 305-3428 125 Wappoo Creek Dr
Building G, Suite 102
Charleston, SC 29412
Construction, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Mark Clore, the owner of Clore Law Group, is a trial lawyer who practices catastrophic personal injury and business law. His areas of expertise include personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and commercial transportation cases, business losses and litigation, construction and premises liability, product liability, toxic torts, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical liability and nursing home negligence. Mark is licensed to practice law in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, and various federal courts. Clore frequently handles many types of lawsuits for clients, and at the request of other attorneys, in numerous states across the country. A graduate of Rice University, Clore...
Stephen Jenkins Bell
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Stephen Jenkins Bell
Charleston, SC Attorney with 12 years of experience
(843) 720-2044 96 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Free ConsultationWake Forest University School of Law
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...
Heather Shaw
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Heather Shaw
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 256-3499 215 E Bay St
Suite 203D
Charleston, SC 29401
Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Divorce is a major life decision, and you should have the counsel of a knowledgeable attorney when moving forward. Shaw Law Firm, LLC advocates for the interests of people in family law matters. Depending on what fits your situation, they can mediate, negotiate and litigate cases. The firm has a long track record of successful legal outcomes. They believe in the importance of honest and compassionate advice. Give the firm a call today at (843) 377-1686 to arrange for your case evaluation.
David Popowski
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David Popowski
CHARLESTON, SC Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(843) 722-8301 171 Church St., Ste. 110
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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.
David Savage
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David Savage
Charleston, SC Attorney with 38 years of experience
(843) 371-1645 171 Church St., Suite 330
Charleston, SC 29401
Insurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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.
Chad D. Shelton
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Chad D. Shelton
Summerville, SC Attorney with 17 years of experience
(843) 874-6127 128 South Main Street
Suite 4
Summerville, SC 29483
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Charleston School of Law
Chad Shelton is a graduate of Valparaiso University and the Charleston School of Law. After law school, he was soon admitted to the South Carolina Bar and to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. In 2007, Chad joined the Berkeley County Public Defender’s office. He worked for nine years at the public defender’s office. Chad worked thousands of cases ranging from drug offenses, traffic violations to armed robbery and murder. He is well seasoned at going to trial and fighting hard for his clients. He obtained numerous not guilty verdicts at...
Mark C Fava
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Mark C Fava
Charleston, SC Attorney with 31 years of experience
(843) 534-4256 Liberty Center
Charleston, SC 29401
Business and Real Estate
University of South Carolina School of Law and University of North Carolina School of Law
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,...
Allan P Sloan III
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Allan P Sloan III
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(843) 968-0886 321 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
As a dedicated personal injury and business law attorney in Charleston, Allan P. Sloan III brings years of invaluable experience to his clients’ cases. Attorney Sloan is passionate about representing the rights of injury victims and the bereaved, serving as lead counsel in a wide range of cases. He has been honored with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and was selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In addition, Attorney Sloan is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, demonstrating his success in and out of the courtroom for his clients. Over...
Phillip Ferderigos
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Phillip Ferderigos
Charleston, SC Attorney with 26 years of experience
(843) 577-7700 288 Meeting St
Ste 200
Charleston, SC 29401
Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of South Carolina School of Law
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/
M. Dawes Cooke Jr.
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M. Dawes Cooke Jr.
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(843) 577-7700 288 Meeting Street
Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29401
Administrative, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Insurance Defense
University of South Carolina School of Law
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...
Dyllan Rankin
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Dyllan Rankin
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 488-2359 635 East Bay Street
Suite F
Charleston, SC 29403
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Charleston School of Law
Dyllan is passionate about helping clients navigate our complex, competitive legal system. His practice is dedicated to building the most effective and compelling evidence supporting a client’s loss and fiercely advocating for fair and just compensation. Prior to joining The Derrick Law Firm, Dyllan was the managing attorney at a Charleston-based firm where he represented individuals and businesses and tried cases in courts of various jurisdiction throughout the state. Having developed multiple practice areas, Dyllan brings over a decade of broad litigation experience that lends itself to finding creative solutions for complex problems. Over time, Dyllan has gravitated to cases...
Jessica M. Wentworth
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Jessica M. Wentworth
Mount Pleasant, SC Attorney with 10 years of experience
(843) 416-8498 3404 Salterbeck Street
204
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Jessica Wentworth Grassi is the owner of IKON LAW, practicing in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Litigation. She graduated from the Richard T. Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2007, and graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2014. Before entering the legal field, Jessica worked in commercial real estate development, leasing, and property management. During her law school career, she served as President of the Charleston Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, as Vice President of the Estate Planning and Tax Law Society, and volunteered for the...
Brooke Maiden
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Brooke Maiden
Mount Pleasant, SC Attorney with 12 years of experience
(843) 732-0078 732 South Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
With the amount of legal advertisements today, Maiden Law Firm recognized a need to guide individuals to the best lawyers/law firms in the country. As seasoned attorneys, we feel we are in the best position to help do just that. When someone is injured by another person and/or comapny, choosing the right lawyer/law firm is one of the most critical decisions that person or their family will make. So whether they were involved in a car wreck, suffered a catastrophic personal injury, or have a construction defect case for an HOA lawyer, Maiden Law can help. The best part is...
Ty Robinson
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Ty Robinson
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 278-2222 28 Broad St., Suite 204-2
Charleston, SC 29401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Ty Robinson Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a premier personal injury law firm committed to providing our clients with compassionate and results-driven legal representation. With an experienced personal injury team and a proven track record of success, our firm prides itself on our client-first approach and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Specializing in a wide range of personal injury cases, including wrongful death, tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls, Ty Robinson Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm has earned a reputation for...
Jesse Kirchner
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Jesse Kirchner
Charleston, SC Attorney with 23 years of experience
(843) 937-8000 15 Middle Atlantic Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
Construction
University of South Carolina School of Law
Jesse A. Kirchner, founding partner, practices civil litigation with a focus on construction litigation and insurance coverage litigation. Prior to joining Thurmond, Kirchner, Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., Kirchner practiced as an associate attorney with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., on the construction defect litigation team. Kirchner, who holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina, received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in the top five percent of his law school class. There, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the Order...
Seth Levy
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Seth Levy
Mount Pleasant, SC Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(843) 400-4510 260 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite B
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
West Virginia University College of Law
Offering diligent and personal legal services in the following areas: Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, as well as Probate Administration. Also seeking clients who desire Asset Protection counseling.
Christopher Wayne Adams
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Christopher Wayne Adams
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(843) 577-2153 P.O. Box 561
102 Broad Street, Suite C
Charleston, SC 29402-0561
Criminal Defense
Georgetown University
Criminal law, federal courts, state courts, appeals, habeas.
Russell A. DeMott
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Russell A. DeMott
Summerville, SC Attorney with 31 years of experience
(843) 695-0830 103 Grandview Drive
Suite B
Summerville, SC 29483
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of South Carolina School of 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.
James Guy Kennedy
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James Guy Kennedy
Charleston, SC Attorney with 36 years of experience
(843) 968-0886 321 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
James G. Kennedy focuses his personal injury practice primarily on toxic tort law. He also handles cases involving construction litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, and general personal injury. He is licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina, the U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, and the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Todd Hess
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Todd Hess
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 577-7700 288 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 28401
Arbitration & Mediation, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Todd M. Hess: Professional Engineer. Certified Financial Planner. Patent Attorney. NC Intellectual Property Mediator.

Todd Hess primarily concentrates his law practice in the North Carolina and South Carolina markets in all areas of intellectual property. He is additionally licensed to practice law in Georgia, and in federal court with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

He brings over a decade of intellectual property experience to Barnwell Whaley, particularly in counseling start ups in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries as well as the craft brewing industry.
Lawrence G. Jameson III
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Lawrence G. Jameson III
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 407-3030 231 King Street
3rd Floor
Charleston, SC 29401
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Charleston School of Law
Adrian Pandev
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Adrian Pandev
Charleston, SC Lawyer
(843) 991-7807 170 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Business and Immigration
E. Reid Green
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E. Reid Green
Mt Pleasant, SC Lawyer
(843) 564-5115 496 Bramson Ct
Suite 100
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Free Consultation
Reid, a Charleston real estate attorney, handles all of the firms real estate transactions. Reid assists individuals, families, and investors in navigating the complicated and detailed process of buying and selling real property. Reid is a licensed title insurance agent with Chicago Title Insurance Company and is experienced in handling all types of real estate litigation and real estate transactions involving real property including buying, selling, leasing, refinance and 1031 exchanges.

Reid also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration, probate and estate litigation, business succession planning, asset protection, commercial litigation, and other business law matters....
James Danko
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James Danko
Charleston, SC Attorney with 10 years of experience
(843) 779-2529 23 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Construction and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mandy Kimmons
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Mandy Kimmons
Summerville, SC Attorney
(843) 970-2929 107 West 8th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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.
Michael A. Monastra
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Michael A. Monastra
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(843) 722-8048 8 Chalmers St
Charleston, SC 29401
Personal Injury
Charleston School of Law
Michael A. Monastra joined the Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe, III, P.A. after serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Roger M. Young,Sr., Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. During law school, Michael was an active Moot Court Board Member, competing in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, and was selected as a student member of the James L. Petigru Inn of Court. In addition to those activities, Michael worked at the Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe, III, P.A. Before law school, Michael worked as a paralegal for a lien resolution firm in...
Daniel R. Dalton
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Daniel R. Dalton
Charleston, SC Lawyer
(843) 804-0428 25 Society St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Charleston School of Law
Louis Herns
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Louis Herns
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(843) 722-7733 321 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
Personal Injury
Born in Charleston, Louis P. Herns is proud to represent clients from all over his hometown. He has been practicing law for 30 years, giving him a strong grasp on the laws surrounding personal injury and general negligence matters. Mr. Herns has been recognized with an AV Preeminent® rating, which is the highest rating a legal professional can be awarded from Martindale-Hubbell®. He focuses his practice on product liability, toxic torts, and general negligence matters. Over the decades he has been representing injury victims, he has secured countless positive case results. Mr. Herns is a passionate legal advocate for his...
Jeremy Bowers
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Jeremy Bowers
Charleston, SC Attorney with 19 years of experience
(843) 577-7700 288 Meeting St
Ste 200
Charleston, SC 29401
Business, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
University of South Carolina School of Law
Jeremy Bowers: business analyst, adviser, counselor.

Master of Science, Accounting.

Listed as a 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star as a Top Rated Professional Liability Attorney in Charleston, SC, Jeremy Bowers focuses his law practice in the areas of professional malpractice, commercial litigation, trade secrets, and land development disputes. He has also counseled numerous local and national businesses and entrepreneurs in trade secret, breach of contract, fraud, landlord/tenant, and other commercial disputes.

Please see the firm website for a full bio:
https://barnwell-whaley.com/attorneys/jeremy-bowers/
David Spence Cox
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David Spence Cox
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(843) 577-7700 288 Meeting St
Ste 200
Charleston, SC 29401
Business, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Insurance Defense
Duke University School of Law
Charleston South Carolina attorney David S. Cox is recognized in Chambers USA, Super Lawyers and Charleston Business Magazine for his work in the areas of business law, commercial litigation, products liability and intellectual property.

His full bio may be viewed on the firm website:
https://barnwell-whaley.com/attorneys/david-cox/
Kathy Dailey Hubbard
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Kathy Dailey Hubbard
Charleston, SC Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(843) 474-4000 125-G Wappoo Creek Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
David Yarborough
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David Yarborough
Charleston, SC Attorney with 27 years of experience
(843) 972-0150 291 East Bay Street
Floor 2
Charleston, SC 29401
Animal, Criminal Defense, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Daniel Nathan Hughey
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Daniel Nathan Hughey
Mount Pleasant, SC Attorney with 25 years of experience
(843) 881-8644 1311 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Suite 201
Mount Pleasant, SC 29465
Personal Injury, Products Liability and Real Estate
Timothy David McCoy
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Timothy David McCoy
Johns Island, SC Attorney with 42 years of experience
(843) 569-8666 3546 Maybank Highway
P.O. Box 1247
Johns Island, SC 29455
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Beth Santilli
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Beth Santilli
Mt. Pleasant, SC Lawyer
(843) 216-0009 941 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Suite 204
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Business, Construction, Employment and Estate Planning
Prior to running her own firm, Beth Santilli practiced with Fleet Freeman for several years, eventually becoming his partner. She is an experienced advocate that has helped many clients facing legal challenges in the Lowcountry. She works diligently to draft corporate and estate documents that keep her clients out of court. When litigation is unavoidable, you can rely on her experience and knowledge in the courtroom. She has litigated several civil cases including business disputes, estate disputes and employer/employee matters. She regularly creates business entities and acts as outside corporate counsel. Beth has drafted numerous corporate documents and corporate processes,...
Mark Tanenbaum
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Mark Tanenbaum
CHARLESTON, SC Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(843) 737-6279 120 CHURCH STREET
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Gedney Main Howe IV
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Gedney Main Howe IV
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 722-8048 8 Chalmers St
Charleston, SC 29401
Insurance Claims, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
As a third-generation attorney with enthusiasm for representing victims in personal injury claims, Gedney M. Howe IV looks forward to carrying out his Father and Grandfather’s philosophy of “doing justice and healing the minds of his clients.” Gedney was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2020. Since becoming a member of the Bar he has obtained significant recoveries in many complex cases through both verdicts and settlements in a variety of cases. Participating in intense litigation against defendants such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and Dominion Energy. In his first year of practice Gedney has...
Micah Gunn
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Micah Gunn
Mount Pleasant, SC Lawyer
(252) 732-5670 75 Port City Landing, Suite 110,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Denver
Micah Gunn, MS, JD, is a patent and trademark attorney with extensive experience handling domestic and international patent and trademark matters. Micah’s interdisciplinary background and command of both patents and trademarks at the highest level helps him to develop broad strategies for his clients that are aligned with their business objectives. Micah’s patent practice is primarily concentrated on the innovation that occurs in the intersection between chemistry and other fields. Micah has worked on genetically modified organisms, pharmaceutical products, nutraceuticals, therapeutic methods, chemical dyes, 3D printed and chemical signature anti-counterfeit technology, biochemistry, chemistry and material science, as well as machines with...
Christopher Geel
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Christopher Geel
Charleston, SC Attorney with 16 years of experience
170 Meeting Street
Suite 110
Charleston, SC 29401
Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Carl E. Pierce II
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Carl E. Pierce II
Charleston, SC Attorney
(843) 722-7733 321 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Personal Injury
Based out of Charleston, Carl E. Pierce II offers compassionate and caring representation to clients. Carl takes on a wide range of cases, including product liability claims, professional negligence cases, legal malpractice defense, toxic torts, construction claims, and personal injury cases. With nearly 30 years of experience, he knows how to craft strong and compelling cases on behalf of his clients. Carl has been recognized for his legal skill with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list, and selection to Best Lawyers in America in the Defense of Mass Torts since 2010. If you are...

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