Longs Lawyers

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...

Travis was born and raised in Conway, SC, and he is a graduate of Conway High School where he played baseball. He received his Bachelor Degree from the University of South Carolina where he graduated Cum Laude in 2008 earning a degree in Business Administration/Finance with a minor in Political Science. After graduating from law school in May of 2011, he successfully completed the SC Bar Exam and was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2011. Travis began working as a law clerk for the Honorable Michael Nettles, Circuit Court Judge for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. From...

Drew Brown founded this law firm in 2006. He believes strongly that his first and foremost role as an attorney is to advocate for his clients. At age 42, he is already an experienced trial lawyer who has appeared on behalf of clients in contested hearings in over 50 different courthouses throughout the Carolinas. In an era where cases often settle before litigation or at mediation, Drew Brown has repeatedly taken personal injury and business disputes to trial. Brown distastes wasted legal time in hourly matters as he believes reducing the attorney fee burden on the client can be as...

Located at 702 Sea Mountain Highway, No. 4, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Phone (843) 455-9069; Fax (843) 249-6446; Email: MarjorieSimerman@aol.com

Tiana Hinnant is a Disability Lawyer with over 20 years of legal experience. Growing up on a tobacco farm in eastern North Carolina has given Ms. Hinnant a keen appreciation for hard working clients who have spent years working and paying into the social security system and now find themselves unable to work and in real need of their Social Security benefits. Through the years Ms. Hinnant has represented clients in many different areas of the law, such as personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and adoption law. However, Ms. Hinnant has spent the last 7 years working exclusively...

For over 30 years, I've been helping South Carolinians that have been accused of criminal and traffic offenses get their day in court. I graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law, then clerked for Pike County (Kentucky) Circuit Judges Baird Colleton and Charles Lowe in Kentucky. I was a public defender in Orangeburg, SC. - fighting for clients that otherwise would have been worked through the system and jailed due to plea bargaining. My reputation for getting my clients in front of a jury of their peers rather than letting the prosecutors pressure them into a plea helped me build my...

I have dedicated my career to representing people and not corporations. I take pride in getting to know each client's story; whether it is their inability to play with their grandchildren after suffering a back injury or the humility from being wrongfully terminated or the anxiety they suffered from being exposed to toxic mold.

My firm believes a person's injuries do not resonate with a jury unless our client's full story can be told. It is not enough to just tell an insurance adjuster or defense attorney that our client has been injured. That is why our firm gets to know...

Some law firms promise client service. Morris Law delivers on that promise.

Our clients' success is our success. We built a team of talented legal professionals who share a commitment to serve our clients.

In approaching each case, each team member is encouraged to have ownership of the clients and results. With our team's experience, we effectively provide clients with the attention and commitment that they expect and deserve. We strive to provide a value-driven approach to each case by communicating and strategizing with our clients to meet their needs and goals.

The managing partner of the firm expects the...

Attorney Matthew M. Breen is the managing partner of Lowcountry Law, LLC, which has law offices in Mount Pleasant and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A top-rated and award-winning trial attorney, Mr. Breen represents the rights and entitlements of clients throughout the greater Charleston, Georgetown, and Myrtle Beach metros and all across the state who have legal needs involving any of the following: · Workers' Compensation and Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims · Automobile, Truck, and Motorcycle Wreck Cases · Wrongful death · ...

Amy Lawrence is a Myrtle Beach Criminal Defense attorney who has been featured on MTV's Teen Mom 2 as well as the Dr. Phil Show as a subject matter expert. She is also a frequent contributor to local TV stations and radio shows for the Myrtle Beach listening area.

Amy graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro cum laude. While at UNC she was president of the college Republicans, was a featured published writer in The Coraddi, and sat on the advisory board for the English Society.

Once she obtained her undergraduate...

The Lovely Law Firm primarily practices in the areas of DUI Defense and Personal Injury Litigation with auto accidents. The firm also handles all criminal cases in the Myrtle Beach and Conway area. Justin Lovely received his B.S. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, cum laude in 2004. While at Tennessee, Mr. Lovely majored in Finance. In his free time Mr. Lovely developed his boxing skills as an amateur Golden Gloves Boxer in the Knoxville area. He was Vice President of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and participated in several community service...

In a time when things such as technology and making a quick buck appear to be the top priorities of many, I still believe that the client-attorney relationship is the most important aspect of my profession. As a trial lawyer and advocate, I have the skills and experience to assist you in your quest for justice. As a young and energetic practitioner, I will not be out-worked. Give me a call and let me get to work on helping you.

J. Stephen Grooms is a lifelong resident of Conway, South Carolina. He took a job with the Horry County Solicitor's Office as prosecutor in 2011 to begin his career in criminal law. While working in the Solicitor’s Office Grooms handled over three thousand cases, and took numerous cases to trial achieving favorable results on cases ranging from drug offenses to murder. Grooms was recognized for his leadership and trial results and was promoted to Senior Assistant Prosecutor in 2014. In 2016 Grooms and a fellow prosecutor opened Grooms and Thomas, LLC. Grooms experience as a former prosecutor and criminal trial...

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.

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
University of...

Attorney B. Alex Hyman completed his undergraduate education in his home state of South Carolina, graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2002.While at the University of South Carolina, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and worked for Governor Jim Hodges as a staff intern.

After completing law school, Alex began working for the Honorable Edward B. Cottingham, Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit as a law clerk. After completing his clerkship, Alex began working for his father at the Law Office of Larry B. Hyman Jr. In 2008 Alex took over his father's law...

Lacey Thompson is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer with offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia, SC. She has focused solely on criminal defense in SC state courts for her entire career, and she is proud to say that she has never been and likely never will be a prosecutor.

She received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2013, and she is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL). She is a former board member for SCACDL, representing the 15th circuit which includes Horry and...

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...

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...

I joined the Myrtle Beach law office of Newby, Sartip & Masel, LLC in 1996, and I am the Manager of Palmetto Injury Lawyers, LLC. As a personal injury lawyer, I’ve negotiated and battled with nearly every major automobile insurance carrier licensed to sell in our state, as well as many major premises liability and workers compensation carriers. While most of my time is spent representing injured individuals, I also handle commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, health care and billing matters and real estate. When I’m not wearing my lawyer hat, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife...

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....

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...

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.

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...

Admitted to the bar of:
The State of South Carolina
U.S. Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Memberships:
American Bar Association
South Carolina Bar
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Horry County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National College for DUI Defense
Myrtle Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Founding Member
National Rifle Association – Life Member
South Carolina State Constable Alliance
Southern States Police Benevolent Association
S.C. Concealed Weapons Instructors Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
South Carolina State Constable’s Alliance
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Activities:
Former Adjunct Professor at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
South Carolina Concealable Weapons Course Instructor
NRA...

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...

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...

Dorsey was raised in Bayboro, South Carolina, a small community just outside of Conway. He attended Coastal Carolina University on an academic and athletic scholarship as a pitcher for the Chanticleer baseball team. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Finance, he worked briefly as a loan analyst at Conway National Bank before enrolling in law school at the Charleston School of Law. After graduating law school in 2010, Dorsey returned to Conway and began practicing in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law. Dorsey represented individuals facing criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies. In...

Johnny Gardner is a dedicated trial attorney with years of courtroom experience. He began his legal career in 1992 as a Solicitor for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. This background provides Johnny with a unique perspective of the legal system that greatly assists in the preparation of criminal cases for trial. Three years later, he entered private practice and founded his own law firm. Johnny concentrates his practice primarily on DUI and Criminal Defense, and has tried many difficult, complex cases. He also is a seasoned Family Court lawyer and handles child custody, divorce, and juvenile offender cases on a regular...

Mike is a tax attorney who has been practicing in Myrtle Beach since 1978. Mike also holds the CPA, ChFC and CLU designations, and is a frequent speaker on tax, estate planning, probate and retirement plan topics. Mike is a Lecturer teaching Law for Accountants, Taxation of Pass-through Entities, and Estate and Gift Taxation in the Coastal Carolina University D. Wyatt Henderson Department of Accounting Master of Accountancy Program, and teaches Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting in the undergraduate program. He is a member of the Horry County and American Bar Associations, and the American Institute of Certified...