Plum Branch Lawyers

Andy Strauss is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law. His North Carolina practice includes the full spectrum of complex estate planning, estate tax planning, and asset protection planning. He is a 1978 graduate of Georgetown University School of Law and a member of the North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania State Bars. Andrew is married to Holly and has two daughters: Spencer and Courtney.

Sam earned his Juris Doctor from University of South Carolina School of Law in 2008, after an impressive undergraduate and post graduate experience. Upon graduating from Washington & Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Sam combined his love for travel and service by teaching English to preschoolers in Taiwan. After completion of law school Sam was awarded a full scholarship by the Ministry of Education to study Chinese at National Taiwan University. It is this kind of well-rounded experience, patience, and superb communication skills that make Sam a worthy attorney of the people.

Sam has tried a diverse...

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...

I am from South Carolina, and I have always lived in this state. I have practiced in the 3 main areas of the state (upstate, midlands, and now in the low country).

Growing up in the small town of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, home of Gamecock greats Phil Petty and Dylan Thompson, I attended Winthrop University and then received my Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After graduation, I worked as a staff attorney at the South Carolina Supreme Court, while also moonlighting as a legal writing instructor at the law school.

After leaving the Supreme Court, I worked at an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies, individuals, and corporations in personal injury, bad faith, product liability, and commercial litigation, trying numerous cases to verdict. After...

Mark Chappell is a founding partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. He concentrates his practice in personal injury, truck and auto accidents, catastrophic injury and product liability cases. Since he was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1985, Mark has handled thousands of cases, winning millions of dollars for injured clients. One of Mark’s cases created a new South Carolina law protecting young ATV riders. Mark served as Chair of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee representing 71 race fans injured in the bridge collapse at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and was the plaintiff’s liaison in the Graniteville train derailment class...

Choosing the right personal injury attorney can be a pivotal decision in the journey toward justice and compensation. Jess brings a unique blend of compassion, expertise, and tenacity to every case. Here are some of the standout traits that make Jess an invaluable advocate for those seeking to navigate the complexities of personal injury law. Friendly and Approachable Jess understands that hiring a lawyer can feel intimidating. Navigating the complexities of an injury is challenging enough without the added stress of feeling judged or uncomfortable. That's why Jess is dedicated to creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can feel at...

Using over 24 years of experience, I represent clients in family court matters relating to child custody, visitation, child support, divorce, alimony, adoption, DSS cases, grandparent rights, and name change. I started out in my South Carolina Upstate home town as a solo practitioner, then partnered with my father to form a practice centered on family matters, expanding my experience to include defending juveniles in family court. I then pursued a passion for child advocacy and making families safe by working with the Department of Social Services as a staff attorney for many years. Now working with...

Marc is dedicated to his clients. His practice focuses on injury and wrongful death matters. Marc takes pride in providing aggressive and effective representation on behalf of each of his clients. He goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients understand their rights and are treated like extended members of the firm's family. Prior to opening the Marc Brown Law Firm, attorney Marc Brown worked for a national law firm defending large corporations and insurance companies. He has experience working on both sides of a case, and he knows exactly how insurance companies evaluate claims and...

Attorney Tyler Lee from Lee Injury Law, PLLC is a personal injury lawyer and can aggressively represent you in pursuing the settlement amount you deserve. Our firm represents clients with personal injury and workers' compensation cases in Columbia, SC. Sustaining injuries after an accident or while on duty is scary and can limit you in many ways. Dealing with medical bills and insurance agents can also be frustrating, but we want to take the load off your back. A workers' compensation lawyer from Lee Injury Law, PLLC will handle all the legal aspects of the case to allow you to concentrate...

I grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina, in a family of attorneys. The community I grew up in helped one another--no matter the task--which gave me the understanding of and appreciation for the value of good people.

When I moved to Columbia, South Carolina to start law school, I met my wife, Patti, who now works in admissions at USC Law. After graduating early from law school, I had the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in South Carolina while working for the Court of Appeals for two years. Once my term at the...

Herbert Louthian, at Louthian Law Firm, P.A., is a personal injury lawyer with thirty-six years of experience. He and his father, Herbert Louthian, Sr., have practiced together for years since Bert Louthian received his law degree at the University of South Carolina. Combined, he and his father bring more than eighty years of experience to the personal injury victims of Columbia, South Carolina. After joining his father’s law firm, attorney Herbert Louthian has maintained a sharp focus on personal injury victims in the Columbia area. These injury victims may include those suffering after a motor vehicle accident involving cars, trucks,...

Burriss & Ridgeway is dedicated to a caring, compassionate client-first approach. At a stressful time in your life, we go the extra mile to make certain that you will be fully compensated for your injuries. At Burriss & Ridgeway your health and well-being comes before any financial interest that we may have in your case. Because putting the client first is what we are about.

We Listen. We Care. We Deliver.You deserve to know your rights as well as have someone on YOUR side to look out for YOUR interests when you need them most.

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...

Peter concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and mediation, representing the rights of injured workers. Peter obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA in 1999. He was commissioned as a Special Agent for the United States Secret Service 2000. Peter was assigned to the New York Field office, and served in both special protective and investigative missions for the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security while he was an agent. Peter returned home to South Carolina to attend law school and received his law degree from the University...

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...

Clients often want to know how to better expand and structure their business practices, and often wonder if their business has adequate protection. Ra’na can identify potential future issues, often before clients even know there is a risk, and helps create and implement plans to stop an issue before it arises. Cybersecurity law, construction law, civil litigation, and intellectual property law are the focuses of Ra’na’s practice at Holder Padgett Littlejohn + Prickett. Born in Columbia, Ra’na is a native of South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina for both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. ...

Attorney Jeff Martin is passionate about helping the injured by protecting their rights and making sure they get the justice they deserve and the compensation to which they are entitled under the law.

Jeff focuses on Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Automobile Accidents. He is a Greenville, South Carolina native, and partner at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP. Jeff practices in the firm's Greenville, Spartanburg and Gaffney, South Carolina offices.

In 2019 Jeff was selected to Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite for Workers' Compensation Law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Greenville County Bar Association, the South...

Allison (Alli) Blackwelder was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina where she learned the value of working hard to serve others in her community. She attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and minor in Religion in 2010. Alli attended the University of North Carolina School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, she served as the Executive Editor of the First Amendment Law Review and received the Gressman-Pollitt Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy. Upon graduation from law school, Alli...

My name is Patrick Twisdale, and I am an attorney at Twisdale Law, PC. My practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and corporate law, serving clients throughout the United States, with a particular focus in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the surrounding states, such as Virginia. I earned my law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia and am authorized to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I am dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions to businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs. My background includes working at the USPTO and the Office of Research Commercialization at...

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...

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...

Greenville Criminal Defense Law Firm, Legal Counsel You Can Depend On With nearly a decade of legal experience that includes being a former prosecutor and part-time municipal judge, our Greenville attorney at Christopher L. Jones, Attorney at Law can handle any criminal defense or other legal matter that comes our way. When you’re arrested or accused of a crime, you want to be sure to hire a legal team that understands the ins and outs of the system, and has the professionalism and passion needed to advocate fiercely for you in court. Our lawyer has all that and more. Whether you’ve been...

1982 J.D. School of Law, University of South Carolina Practiced bankruptcy and consumer credit for 4 years Practiced personal injury and workers comp for 2 years Since 1989 have practiced family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation rights, grandparents rights, paternity, child support, alimony, division of marital assets.

Greenville's Concierge law firm: It's all about you. Every client, every case, every situation is unique. You don't need an attorney who is fixated on dollar signs. Or a large, "mega-firm" that doesn't even remember your name - or who prioritizes you in terms of the law firm's ROI. You are not typical, and I'm not your typical lawyer. My approach is different. Much like the general family doctor from years ago - who knew you personally and understood the dynamics of your family and life - I want to serve you as a true counselor. You deserve...

William L. “Bill” Smith, II is a founding partner of Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. He concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and mediation. Bill graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1984. In his years of practice, he has handled thousands of cases for injured workers. He uses his knowledge and experience in workers’ compensation to pursue justice, obtain the compensation and improve conditions for workers

Brooks is an experienced civil litigator and trial lawyer, and he has devoted his practice to helping people that have been injured at the hands of another.

I have been representing those wrongfully injured in our State since 1990 and have never represented or defended an insurance company. The Hayes Law Firm is concerned about quality representation, not quantity. We aggressively represent our clients in and out of the court room. Please call me for a free consultation today to see if I can help you get the compensation that you are entitled to. The insurance companies and their adjusters have attorneys working for them, please make sure you have an attorney working for you. I have been doing this now for...

Venus Poe is a personal injury attorney in Greenville SC with over a decade of experience helping folks in Upstate SC in the areas of auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, social security disability, workers compensation, and car accidents. Venus is dedicated to helping families fight for the compensation they deserve by bringing her big firm experience and small town values to every single case she takes on. If you've been injured at work, need help with social security, or even been in an accident that is causing the bills to pile up, then give her a call....

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

I represent employees and businesses in multiple areas of employment law, such as discrimination (age, disability, sex, religion, or race), wrongful termination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), non-compete agreements, and wage theft, which includes unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. I can be reached personally via email at jsummerlin@hortonlawfirm.net and via telephone at 864.233.4351. Please visit our website at www.hortonlawfirm.net and our blog at www.hortonlawfirm.net/blog for more details about our services.

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...

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...