Pickens County Lawyers

EMPOWERING PARENTS. Personal Attention. Proven Results. 24 years experience. Effective, zealous and tenacious representation for clients. Superior reputation with Judges, opposing counsel and prosecutors.
I represent parents in their fight to ensure that their children are provided a free and appropriate public education as guaranteed by Federal law. IEP plans, 504 plans, expulsions and suspensions. Certified by the William and Mary Law School Institute for Special Education Advocacy.
I have worked as a criminal defense attorney since my admission to the Ohio Bar in 1993 and the South Carolina Bar in 1997. I...

Attorney Christopher D. Brough founded The Brough Law Firm in 2005. Prior to founding The Brough Law Firm, he had spent two years working for the Spartanburg County Public Defender's Office. Mr. Brough was admitted to practice in the State of South Carolina in 2003 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of South Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Mr. Brough graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 2003. During his time at Syracuse, Mr. Brough served as the managing editor for the...

Christopher Pracht, Trial Lawyer at Thomason and Pracht, is a native South Carolinian born in Anderson, South Carolina. After graduating from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA, where he lettered in football and was captain of the track team, Christopher received his BA in Political Science from the College of Charleston. During his undergraduate studies, Christopher worked for the renowned South Carolina trial lawyer and retired Chief Justice of the SC Court of Appeals, Alex Sanders. Christopher’s time with Judge Sanders inspired him to become a lawyer and represent hard working people.

Christopher is a 2008 Cum Laude Honor...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

M. J. Goodwin has been a practicing Family Court lawyer in Anderson, South Carolina, and the surrounding counties, since 1991. M. J. Goodwin is a 1987 graduate of Clemson University. She graduated from the School of Law at the University of South Carolina in 1991. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar that same year. She began her career in Anderson as a prosecutor with the Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. After establishing herself as familiar figure in the Family and Criminal Courtrooms in Anderson, she opened her own firm in 1994. In...

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...

Seasoned Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Big Firm Experience. I have been practicing law in the Upstate for almost 30 years. I have worked in a large law firm and have prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. Now, I defend those accused of crimes in South Carolina state, county and city courts. My office is across the street from the Anderson County Courthouse. Let me put my experience to work for you.

I also handle personal injury cases. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you need an experienced lawyer to help you navigate the complicated justice system and...

I have dedicated the majority of my professional career to learning the "science" behind the Standardized Field Sobreity Tests as created by the NHTSA and used by all officers in South Carolina when conducting DUI investigations.

T. Matthew Bradley is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He handles cases in all state and federal courts in South Carolina, with a focus on Motor Vehicle/Truck/Motorcycle Collisions, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, Products Liability, Criminal and DUI law.

Highly respected among his peers, Matthew has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, an invitation-only, professional organization comprised of Americas top young trial attorneys and has also been selected as member of the Anderson Independent Mail's...

I have practiced law in Spartanburg, SC since 1995. My practice is exclusively limited to family law issues, and I enjoy helping people through family crises. The three words that best describe my practice are aggressive, creative, and compassionate. I often speak locally and nationally at continuing legal eduction seminars on family law topics. In addition to my practice, I frequently speak on legal technology issues, such as using Macs in your law practice and the advantages of blogging. I also publish several legal blogs, which have a growing following in the legal and technology...

Rob Usry has lived in South Carolina all his life, graduating Wofford College in 1996 and later University of South Carolina in 2000. His law degree first transitioned into work as a law clerk for a state circuit court judge in Barnwell for one year before practicing law in Easley. It was then in 2005 when he joined Holland & Usry, P.A and has been proud to represent fellow South Carolinians. He works primarily in matters of Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, and Family Law.

Matthew Starling, a native of Spartanburg, SC, embarked on a remarkable journey that reflects his dedication and passion for justice. After graduating from Mars Hill University in 2012, Matthew initially ventured into the corporate world, where he honed his skills in sales and management over six years. However, fueled by a desire for a more impactful career, he made the life-changing decision to pursue law. His pursuit led him to Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Michigan, where Matthew immersed himself in legal studies. His hard work and dedication culminated in his graduation in 2020 with the prestigious Magna Cum...

Daniel L. Draisen is a native of Anderson, South Carolina. A graduate of Westside High School, he received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 1994, and obtained his law degree from the University of Tulsa in 1997. Mr. Draisen has case experience in all federal and state courts. In addition to casework for clients, he has served on the Practice and Procedures Committee and the Ethics Advisory Committee of the South Carolina Bar. Mr. Draisen was elected to serve as a Delegate in the SC Bar House of Delegates, and is the regional chair and the 10th...

John Holland was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina and returned to the area after completing law school. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and then the Charleston School of Law in 2007 and ran his own practice for five years. In 2012 he joined Holland & Usry, P.A. and continues to focus on ligitation in family law, criminal defense and personal injury cases.

Alexander “Alex” Lewis is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School and upon graduation enrolled at Clemson University. While at Clemson, Alex was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the William T. Howell Pre-Law Society. Alex graduated from Clemson in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Upon graduation from Clemson, Alex enrolled in the Charleston School of Law where he graduated in 2010. While in law school, Alex excelled in and out of the classroom. In addition to serving as the Student Body President in his third year, Alex was...

Susan Cobb Singleton is an elder law attorney, who was formerly an Associate Greenville County Probate Judge. She is a senior's advocate who teaches seniors and the adult children of seniors "How to Pay, How to Play, and How to Protect your Loved Ones." Ms. Singleton is a strategist and a teaching attorney, who enjoys working with families to plan so that the golden years bring your loved ones the highest quality standard of living possible.

I gew up in Spartanburg and remained here until I graduated from Wofford College in 2002. After graduating from law school at the University of South Carolina, I served as a law clerk for a Circuit Court judge and then returned to Spartanburg and worked as a prosecutor under Trey Gowdy. In 2007, I decided to go into general practice with Burts Turner & Rhodes. While I practice in multiple areas of law, I spend most of my time handling Family Court matters [divorce, custody, support], personal injury cases, probate matters [wills and estates], contract work, and DUI charges.

Steve Hisker is a Greenville criminal defense attorney and the founder of Hisker Law Firm, PC. In his over 15-year career, he has gained considerable experience in defending the accused, including preparing and conducting thousands of cases, including high-profile cases and murder charges. Part of what makes Steve Hisker an excellent criminal defense attorney is the respect he has won in the legal community. His widely-respected practice routinely results in his appointment to complex defense cases, such as kidnapping and armed robbery. In fact, Steve Hisker was among a group of lawyers appointed as the defense in South Carolina’s first...

Experienced attorney working at the intersection of law and business. As a strong legal professional focused on corporate and business organizations, I can help with business formation and dissolution, business litigation, business purchase and sale, business torts, collection actions, corporate formation, contracts, breach of contract, partnership disputes, intellectual property, trade secrets, and unfair business practices. How can I help you succeed and grow your business?

Mr. Mills practices personal injury law at the Trammell Law Firm, P.A. in Anderson, South Carolina. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and then went on to work several years with the American Red Cross, National MS Society, and Vancouver Language Centre in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Mr. Mills decided to return to the states and pursue graduate work in an effort to assist people who were less fortunate, misinformed, and injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. He graduated in 2005 from the Walter F. George School of Law...

Derek E. Brown graduated from Toccoa Falls College (B.A. History) where he was a starting pitcher and outfielder for the baseball team and interned for Congressman Paul Broun’s district office in Toccoa, Georgia. Derek went on to complete his legal education at Appalachian School of Law. There, he was elected Vice President of the Student Bar Association and served as the law school representative to the American Bar Association. Derek is passionate about the area of Personal Injury Law because it gives him the chance to be an advocate for those in critical times of need.

Lindsey B McGaha obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University. She graduated law school in 2012 and joined the North Carolina Bar. Lindsey worked in Hendersonville North Carolina predominately in Family Law, Bankruptcy, and guardianship work where she could be a voice for individuals in need before she came to the law firm.She joined the Social Security Disability and North Carolina Personal Injury Team at George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers because she wanted to be the voice for individuals in need. Lindsey maintains her North Carolina license which permits her to practice Federal Law...