Due West Lawyers

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...

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...

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.

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....

“No one can ever plan for the physical, financial, or emotional toll an accident has on them or their family. I am very grateful that I became a personal injury lawyer because making a positive, concrete difference in someone’s life adds meaning to mine.” – Stephen Vicari Stephen Vicari takes pride in providing real-time help to those who have suffered a personal injury. Stephen will listen to your story, answer your questions, and develop a plan to protect your rights and help get your life back to normal. Regardless of how your injuries occurred, Stephen will fight to protect your rights, because...

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.

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...

Allen "Kip" McAlister is a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in serious personal injury, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and premises liability. Kip is dedicated to helping families who have endured catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths secure the compensation they deserve.

Originally from Butte, MT, Shawn was raised and has spent most of his life in Augusta, GA. After graduating from Lakeside High School in Columbia County in 1998, Shawn went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Augusta State University in 2003, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration in 2007. Shawn's dedication to education led him to Georgia State University College of Law, where he graduated in 2013. With a rich background as a criminal investigator, Shawn brings a meticulous and strategic approach to his practice as a Wrongful Death and Personal Injury trial lawyer. Shawn is committed to achieving...

Fairness. Empathy. Justice. Dedication. These are the core traits Brent P. Stewart embraces and has exemplified during his last 30 years as a personal injury lawyer. Brent concentrates his practice at Stewart Law Offices on helping victims involved in personal injury claims. He provides exemplary legal counsel and representation in cases involving car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims. Brent’s commitment to his clients and his advocacy have resulted in other members of the legal community holding him in the highest regard. Due to his recognized professional excellence and high ethical standards, Brent has been...

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...

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship. After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at...

Former Police Officer with a Traffic, Estate Planning, and Probate law practice in South Carolina.

Attorney Gilliard is Certified with North Carolina Superior Court as a Mediator. Attorney Gilliard has been in private practice for over a decade! Her office handles Family and business immigration matters in South Carolina and North Carolina. She has worked within the Immigration arena since 1998 working as a Paralegal assistant at a prestigious business immigration firm in New York who represented the then Big 6 accounting firms and major IT companies with H-1B visa and Employment based Permanent Residency. She also interned with the Baltimore-Immigration Court under Immigration Judge Gossart (retired) drafting decisions and opinions...

Attorney Robert A. Bruce is a dedicated and experienced criminal and DUI defense lawyer in Rock Hill. He treats his clients with warmth and understanding, applying 25 years of legal experience to his strategy. As a former criminal prosecutor in both municipal and state courts, Attorney Bruce has the necessary experience to fight the prosecution’s likely arguments against his clients in the courtroom. He is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, as well as a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer. For judgement-free...

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.

Put my experience to work for you. I offer you the knowledge and experience I've gained in 26 years as an attorney. I've worked across South Carolina and have tried cases, argued motions, and handled appeals in courts ranging from the Administrative Law Court to the Federal District Court. I now practice exclusively in family court, handling only separation, divorce, custody issues, and modification and enforcement related to divorce and custody. My focus is resolving your case as quickly and effectively as possible, but I know that the best way to settle a case is to prepare for trial. I have extensive...

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...

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...

A native of Virginia, I have lived off and on in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1989, the year I graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA with a Master’s degree in theology. After seminary I worked at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and as a youth pastor at a rural Presbyterian church near Asheville, NC. In 1991 I went to South Africa for further graduate studies at Potchefstroom University. While there I completed a thesis on Sabbath observance in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. At that time F. W. de Klerk was the chancellor of Potchefstroom in addition...

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.

Mark T. Arden is a partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. His practice concentrates in the areas of workers’ compensation, complex litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986. In his years of practice, Mark has handled thousands of cases seeking justice for each client.

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.

Mark D. Chappell, Jr. concentrates in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, commercial motor vehicle accidents, and intellectual property disputes. Mark is a 2010 graduate of Wofford College and previously worked as a Banker in Charleston, South Carolina before beginning law school. Mark is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2015. As a law student, he was actively involved in the Student Bar Association, President of the South Carolina Association for Justice – South Carolina School of Law...

Graham Newman‘s work has focused on commercial class actions, contractual litigation, insurance bad faith, and products liability in both state and federal court. His trial court victories have included a $14.5 million insurance bad faith verdict, an $8 million class action judgment, and a $4.75 million products liability verdict. Graham has briefed numerous appeals before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. He has also argued four cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and one case before the South Carolina Supreme Court. Graham...

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...

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...

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...

Denise Gregory earned a BA in English from Appalachian State University with a minor in African-American Studies. She is a member of The Order of Black & Gold where she served as Dean of Pledges and Historian. Other accomplishments include Dean’s List and Who’s Who awards. Denise earned a JD from Charlotte School of Law. She was a member of two CSL Reviews: Real Estate and Intellectual Property. She dedicated herself to CSL’s Entrepreneurship Clinic where she dedicated over 200 pro bono hours to creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in the Charlotte Metro Area. Denise became a member of the District...

Attorney Marion M. Moses is a results-driven criminal and personal injury lawyer centrally located in Columbia, NC. He has over nineteen years of experience, as well as significant trial experience as a member of the South Carolina Bar and multiple other bar associations throughout South Carolina. Further, as a former prosecutor, Attorney Moses can provide an additional perspective in crafting your defense as he anticipates the prosecution’s methods. He is dedicated to each one of his clients, and he takes care to develop a strong and sensible argument for every case he handles. You can expect personalized attention as Attorney...

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...

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.

Thomas C Jeter III is a North Carolina and South Carolina attorney focused in the practice areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession and corporate law, and traffic law.

After suffering a work-related injury in September 2007 while working for the largest company in the world, I learned firsthand the difficulties faced by those who are injured at work. And for those like me whose claims are denied, the financial struggle and the burden it places on our friends and family can feel overwhelming. The frustration of this experience drove me to law school, and today, it drives me to fight for those who have suffered injuries, be they workplace or other. Providing competent and compassionate legal services for those in need, is my top priority.

Attorney Brett Lonadier was born in Valparaiso, Indiana and grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Brett has had a passion for justice and the law since high school and has wanted to be an attorney ever since. His life took a few different turns before he eventually pursued the legal profession, but no matter what, helping people has been the passion of his life. After graduating from Regent University, summa cum laude, in 2012, Brett spent the next two years as a high school English and writing teacher through Teach For America and was assigned to Holly Springs, Mississippi. Next,...

With a rich legacy spanning over 30 years, Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope is a distinguished managing partner at Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Lawyers in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Holding a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Tommy's legal journey began in 1987. From 1993 to 2006, Tommy served as the elected Solicitor for the 16th Circuit, passionately representing Union and York Counties in South Carolina. During this period, he received the Silver Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina Law School Alumni Association, acknowledging...

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....

Mitch Norrell has been practicing law since 1989, and has extensive experience in Serious Injury and Wrongful Death litigation, as well as Social Security Disability and Family Law. And he is a Certified Mediator for both Family Court and Circuit Court. Mitch is a proud graduate of Duke University and Vanderbilt University School of Law. The vast majority of Mitch’s colleagues from these top ranked universities have taken positions at large firms in big cities throughout the world, but Mitch has always believed that his greatest strength is in his ability to connect with people, and that his...

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.