Richland County Lawyers

Franklin McGuire Jr. is a trial lawyer and an Army National Guard officer in Columbia, SC. Originally from Lexington, SC, Franklin was a small business owner and entrepreneur for several years before going to law school. He values his time spent in business and the unique perspective it gave him on the law and how it can impact normal people and small business owners — both for good and for bad. Today, Franklin loves his practice at Goings Law Firm, where he spends his time helping normal people navigate the chaos of the insurance world after the worst has happened. Whether...

Ramie Shalabi practices personal injury and workers’ compensation law. He was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina by a textile mill worker and a seamstress. He began working at a local grocery store at the age of 14 and has not stopped working since. He attended the University of South Carolina where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science while minoring in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Ramie attended one of the top law schools in the southeast – Wake Forest University School of Law. While in law school, Ramie was an editor for the Wake...

I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. I serve clients throughout Richland County and beyond, with a strong commitment to protecting the rights of the accused. My legal practice is focused solely on criminal defense, where I offer strategic and compassionate representation to individuals facing serious charges in South Carolina state courts. My experience spans both civil and criminal law, but I found my true calling in criminal defense. I take pride in guiding my clients through every stage of the legal process, from arrest to resolution. I work tirelessly to build strong defenses that reflect...

I take great pride in representing individuals from the Midlands in personal injury cases. Suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence can lead to significant challenges, and my aim is always to support those affected by providing compassionate legal representation and guiding them through the complexities of the legal system. My practice primarily deals with cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. I have a wealth of experience in both state and federal trial courts. I have been honored to be included on several Super Lawyers and Midlands Legal Elite lists, and I...

Robert Rikard is the founding partner of RP Legal LLC, the nation’s only litigation firm dedicated exclusively to representing victims of Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance fraud. A nationally recognized authority in IUL litigation, Mr. Rikard has built a dedicated practice focused solely on helping clients recover losses from premium-financed IULs, IRA or 401k to IUL transfers, and policies deceptively marketed as “tax-free retirement income,” “private pension plans,” and similar deceptive marketing practices. Mr. Rikard and his firm have represented hundreds of clients nationwide and have recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages for victims. In one of the country’s...

At Cyrus Corbett, Attorney at Law, LLC, Cyrus Corbett goes above and beyond, representing his clients in the Chester, South Carolina, region. His practice extends across a spectrum of legal areas, demonstrating proficiency in: Personal injury law Contract dispute Family court matters Business litigation Probate litigation and administration Originally hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mr. Corbett's formative years were spent in Horry County. He pursued his undergraduate education at Wofford College, where he not only distinguished himself as a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity but also garnered accolades such as the "Heart of the Terrier" award and the "William Light Kinney III" award for...

Attorney Ian D. Maguire was born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Erin, Brendan, Liam and Saoirse. He attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, where he received his B.S. in Business Administration. Thereafter, Ian received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993. Since arriving on the Grand Strand in 1994, Ian has dedicated himself to seeking justice for injured individuals and their families. Ian Maguire is a trial lawyer and practices in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation. He primarily...

Attorney Micheal C. Sahn is the owner and lead criminal defense lawyer at the Sahn Law Firm. Mr. Sahn is a top-rated attorney located in Charleston, SC who has successfully represented thousands of clients at the magistrate, municipal, state, and federal levels. Mr. Sahn is results-focused, always using his experience, resources, and intellect to achieve the best results for his clients. Mr. Sahn was an Assistant Solicitor (aka State DA or prosecutor) for the 9th Judicial Circuit (Charleston and Berkeley Counties) before opening his own law firm. He uses this hard-earned experience and expertise to his...

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 · ...

Attorney Evan Guthrie is a lawyer and owner of Evan Guthrie Law Firm. Evan graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC with a bachelors degree in Political Science the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, SC and was named to Dean’s List. Evan Guthrie is currently a member of the Dorchester 2 School Board in Dorchester County, SC after being elected by voters in November 2016 and re-elected in 2020. Evan has served as the Chair for the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic Committee and the Co-Chair for SC Bar YLD Color...