Darlington County Lawyers

AJ Holloway was born and raised in the Myrtle Beach area. He attended Socastee High School where he earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma. He then went on to Clemson University and graduated magna cum laude. After Clemson, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Bar and involved in various community service and mentoring groups. AJ has continued to be involved in many community service activities throughout his legal career including participating in the Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge. He began his legal career with the defense firm of Gallivan, White...

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.

Attorney Julia Kline represents clients in all types of immigration matters including all types of USCIS visa applications including permanent resident visas (green cards), nonimmigrant visas, family-based visas, business and investor visas, U and T protective visas for victims of crimes and human trafficking under the Violence Against Women's Act, removal (deportation) defense, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Prior to founding Kline Immigration Law, Julia practiced immigration law exclusively at Diamondback Legal, a Phoenix-based immigration firm. Julia earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Julia is admitted in the federal...

I was born and raised in Georgia, but I ended up in South Carolina for law school. After working as a Series 7 registered representative in the financial markets, After becoming an attorney, I made my way back home to Atlanta. I’m an experienced trial attorney who has tried cases ranging from DUI to murder. You can trust me with your case and know that I will fight for you every step of the way. When it comes down to it, I’m not just another lawyer – I care about my clients and their well-being. My goal is always...

Sara was born and raised in historic Charleston, SC and obtained her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. She attended law school on a full scholarship at the University of South Carolina School of Law graduating Cum Laude. During her time at USC Law she was awarded five CALI Awards in Evidence, Legal Research and Writing I, Commercial Speech Seminar, Criminal Adjudication, and Electronic Discovery. The CALI Award is given to a student for obtaining the highest grade in a class. Sara relocated to Georgetown, SC after law school where she practiced family law...

Overview: I has been practicing law for over 37 years and my statewide practice is limited exclusively to family law and divorce cases. I has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. I served on the Family Law Section Counsel of the South Carolina Bar from 1995 through 2008 and was its President in 2000-2001. I have additionally been a speaker on various family law issues at 25 Continuing Legal Education seminars over the last 22 years and was a member of the Board of Editors for 3 different South Carolina family law publications. Education: I...

In 2006, after having managed the Raleigh, North Carolina branch office of a large Atlanta, Georgia based law firm for several years, Brian Steed Tatum moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and started the Tatum Law Firm. After observing how customer service can become a second priority at a larger firm, Mr. Tatum started the Tatum Law Firm to serve clients who still desire and deserve excellent customer service.

Divorce is a long and tedious process. If you are in the middle of a divorce and wondering where you can turn to receive the help and support your case requires, look no further than The Farley Law Firm, LLC. A divorce attorney in Lexington is prepared to take on your case and fight for you. When you come to this office, you will receive the help you need for matters pertaining to spousal support and child support. If you are dealing with child custody complications of any kind, it is critical that you have a comprehensive understanding of the...

Margaret A. "Meg" Collins is a lifelong native of Columbia, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina Honors College, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Business Administration. After employment with the South Carolina Senate, Ms. Collins attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, while concurrently clerking for a small firm that focused on secured transactions, collections, creditor bankruptcy and contract law. Once licensed in 1997, Ms. Collins developed a very successful private practice encompassing general civil and domestic litigation, computer and information technology law, business, procurement, municipal and local government representation and...

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,...

Mario joined Strom Law Firm in February 2000. He is a member of the South Carolina, Georgia and New York State Bars. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, United States District for the District of Colorado, The Supreme Court...

Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

Ryan focuses his practice in business transactions, commercial real estate development, commercial leasing and commercial lending. Ryan is capable of handling all aspects of commercial real estate transactions representing clients in their capacities as lenders, purchasers, sellers, developers, landlords and tenants. His familiarity with the aspects of a complex real estate transaction allows him to focus on the details necessary to complete the transaction efficiently and confidently. Ryan began his career at a large firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina before joining Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC at the end of 2010.

Carrie Warner is an experienced trial attorney who has proven her talents inside and outside of the courtroom. Ms. Warner has successfully litigated numerous complex cases, including those in the areas of family law and civil litigation. She and her team made legal history in 2014 when they successfully challenged South Carolina’s ban on same-sex marriage. As a dedicated advocate who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, she is equipped to handle a wide range of family law, probate, estate, and appellate cases. Ms. Warner regularly participates in conferences and has been featured in statewide publications.

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...

Columbia, SC Attorney Nick Mermiges combines years of South Carolina family court experience with elite academic credentials and an unwavering dedication to his clients' interests. Nick has handled hundreds of divorce, custody and family cases in South Carolina. He has taken multiple cases to trial in Richland and Lexington Counties. He knows what needs to be done before a case begins, after a case is filed, and throughout litigation to help his clients get the outcome they want. Nick believes that the goal of every family court attorney should be to get their client through the family court system as expeditiously as...

Haley graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and concentrated her studies in real estate and taxation. Haley is a licensed real estate broker and began her career managing and selling real estate. Her practice involves advising lenders, developers, investors, buyers and sellers with regard to all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

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....

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After working as an attorney in Jackson, Mississippi, Attorney Tom Eller returned to his home state of South Carolina. Here, Eller continued his practice, focusing on personal injury as well as worker’s compensation. His experience in personal injury extends to cases which involve car accidents, defective products, as well as preventable harm resulting from the negligence of others. His passion for helping clients facing a personal hardship is what drives him to fight for maximum compensation in each case. He understands the strains that personal injuries place on a person both mentally and physically and assures that he will stand...

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...

Attorney Hair focuses his practice on car wrecks, dog bites, and trip and fall cases. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is a group where membership is limited to attorneys who have achieved million dollar verdicts or settlements. Attorney Hair has also been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for consecutive years. He has served hundreds of clients across South Carolina!

Stacy Jo Townsend was born and raised in the small town of Williamstown, West Virginia. She attended Coastal Carolina University where she was a member of the National Honor Society for Leadership and Success, Triota Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society, and Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Criminology, and a minor in Pre-Law prior to attending law school. While in law school, Stacy worked for a real estate firm in Rock Hill, South Carolina as a real estate paralegal, client coordinator, and closing administrator. Working in multiple capacities while being studious provided...

Julian practices in his hometown of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and can help both South Carolina and North Carolina individuals and businesses. This year he joined up with his father, Frank DuRant, to open the DuRant & DuRant, P.A. law firm.

Julian graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College before attending Wake Forest's School of Law. After graduating from law school, Julian clerked for the Honorable Richard Voorhees, Western District of North Carolina. There, he experienced almost everything federal court has to offer—from civil and criminal trials to appellate designations in the Fourth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeal....

Michael Scott Large is a member of the Law Office of Deirdre W. Edmonds, PA. He graduated from Richard Stockton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 1991. Michael is admitted to practice law in South Carolina, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.


Prior to joining the Law Office of Deirdre W. Edmonds, Michael was the Elder Law unit head with South Carolina Legal Services. During his time there, Michael’s practice focused on the aging population and individuals with disabilities. He worked collaboratively with local community groups,...

Deirdre W. Edmonds was born in Aiken County, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984. She attained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987. Deirdre was licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina on November 23, 1987.


Deirdre began her legal career at the law firm of Bellamy, Rutenberg, Copeland, Epps, Gravely, & Bowers, P.A. in Myrtle Beach, SC. During her ten years with the Bellamy Law Firm, she focused primarily on estate planning, probate,...

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...

After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2016, Taylor took an associate position at a well-reputed defense firm in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, where he cut his teeth defending insurance companies and their insureds in car accident and medical malpractice cases. His having begun his career learning from some highly gifted defense lawyers causes Taylor to bring a bit of a different perspective to the table. However, his goal was to return to practice law in South Carolina, and when The Derrick Law Firm presented him with the chance to represent individuals hurt...

Fred Oliver began his career representing insurance companies and their insureds in many different areas of litigation including personal injury, insurance coverage, premises liability, homeowners’ association disputes, and trucking litigation. He grew up in Myrtle Beach and graduated from Socastee High School. After graduating high school, he attended the University of South Carolina. To this day, he remains loyal to the Gamecocks. He received his law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2012. Prior to joining The Derrick Law Firm, Fred spent many years working for civil defense firms. During those years, he represented many different businesses, insurance...

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...

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.