Springdale Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

I was born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina, and attended Dutch Fork High School. After graduating, I went on to Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics with a Minor in Studio Art in 2019. During my time at Wofford, I was honored to receive the William Light Kinney Scholarship in 2017 and the D. Mark Anderson Award in 2019. Upon graduation, I was presented with the Heart of the Terrier Award, which recognizes students who have made a meaningful and measurable impact on campus through scholarship, leadership, citizenship,...

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...