Bamberg County Lawyers

Shannon Polvi’s legal career focuses on advocating for employees. Shannon is an experienced trial attorney in state, federal, and administrative courts. Shannon focuses on client needs throughout the litigation process. Although prepared to successfully present her client's case to a jury, Shannon is very aware of the high cost and risks of employment litigation. Shannon likes to explore the possibility of an early, cost-effective resolution of the dispute on terms favorable to the client. As such, she has earned a reputation as a pro-active litigator who provides high quality, responsive, and conscientious representation for her clients. Shannon's practice focuses on the employee/...

I am easy to get in contact with and always diligent in returning my calls. I make sure my clients are comfortable reaching out to me about any problem they encounter, and I always try to get them the best answer I can. Sometimes my answer may be, “I don’t know, but I will find out!” And I always do. I strive to be a good listener. If my clients have something to say, I listen. Listening is one of the most important aspects of good communication. I have experience in many areas of law. The focus of...

Joe was born and raised in Belton, South Carolina and comes from a long-line of working-class folks. From a young age, Joe has always been very competitive and very driven. He also strongly believes in the power of paying it forward. Joe cites his parents and many strong mentors in his life for giving him the tools necessary for success. The first male in his family to attend college, Joe played Division I football and was a team captain for two years while at Presbyterian College “PC”. Joe graduated from PC in 2013 with a major in...

Kevin Hardy is an estate planning, probate, and business law attorney in Lexington, South Carolina. He serves clients in Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Columbia, Gilbert, and beyond. He worked for several years as a staff accountant in the semiconductor industry before pursuing his law career at the University of South Carolina. Upon graduating from USC, he clerked for Judge Ralph King Anderson, Jr. at the South Carolina Court of Appeals in Florence.

Kevin’s practice focuses on helping clients with the preparation of wills, living wills, trusts, health care powers of attorney, and durable powers of attorney. This enables...

Bakari made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina. Bakari has worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He served on President Barack Obama’s South Carolina steering committee during the 2008 election and is widely considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and a leading...

Practicing law since 1985, Bill's practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, income tax planning for closely held businesses, tax deferred exchanges of real estate, and business transactions, including entity formations and the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets. He also devotes significant professional time to matters involving legal ethics and lawyer misconduct. He serves as general counsel to a number of closely held businesses. Other areas of Bill's experience include serving as a consultant and expert witness in multiple legal malpractice actions acting as outside general counsel to several law firms and to clients in the convenience...

Justin was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. He left the island to attend college in Washington, D.C. After graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in Environmental Studies, Justin moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he worked for the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services before enrolling at the Charleston School of Law. While in law school, Justin worked for Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, assisting the firm in natural resource damages (“NRD”) matters including the representation of the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and...

Growing up in the coastal town of Morehead City, NC, I always had a passion for helping others. Today, I'm happy to call Beaufort, SC home. Before pursuing law, I worked in marketing and graphic design, where I gained an appreciation for creativity, problem-solving, and connecting with others. I eventually craved a new challenge - something that allowed me to make a greater impact. That’s when I decided to take the leap and attend Charleston School of Law, an ideal location for someone who had always wanted to live in the South Carolina Lowcountry. During law school, I embraced every...

The Rodriguez Law Office is a new kind of law firm for a changing world. Diane Rodriguez is a solo law practitioner and nurse who has been involved in medical malpractice law for 30+ years. She also has experience with the real world of medicine as she was a certified critical care nurse and emergency room nurse prior to attending law school. Her unique background means Diane Rodriguez is knowledgeable about both medicine and the law. Diane Rodriguez and her staff are informed, caring, patient and professional, giving each new client and each new case...

Born and raised in the Lowcountry, Chip Cannon is a trial lawyer with a passion for advocating on behalf of his clients. Having spent time working for insurance companies serving as a defense lawyer and experience as a former prosecutor, Chip brings a unique perspective and extensive courtroom knowledge to his practice. He is dedicated to fighting for justice and providing a voice to those in need. Chip has successfully represented clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents, slip and falls, product liability cases, dog bites, alcohol-related injuries (known as...

Mr. Huff is a founding member of the National College DUI Defense, one of only 100 lawyers nationwide. He is also a founding member and Past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He was named one of the top DUI attorneys in South Carolina by The State newspaper. He is Datamaster and NHTSA SFST Certified. Mr. Huff has served as law clerk to a Circuit Court Judge, an Assistant Solicitor, City Attorney and Prosecutor and has been in private practice since 1988. He has co-authored several publications regarding DUI and Traffic law, including Handling Traffic...

I am Ron Cox, a tenacious advocate for injury victims with a history of significant recoveries in cases involving trucking accidents, automobile collisions, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and other injuries. I pride myself on offering personal service to my clients. From our office in North East Columbia, we represent victims throughout the Midlands and all of South Carolina.

Attorney Eric Erickson was born and raised I Spokane, WA. He is one of five children of Dr. Mayo and Elaine Erickson. He graduated from Washington State University in 1984 and then attended the University of Michigan graduate school to study architecture by day and law at night at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Following in the footsteps of his father who was a WWII dentist, Eric entered the military around the time of the Desert Storm as an army medic and later was trained as a doctor's assistant and worked on the ER-trauma team of the...

Attorney Brian Badger, a lifelong resident of Charleston, received his undergraduate education from Clemson University and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before becoming a member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, Brian worked in South Carolina local government, and also worked in the insurance industry and other law firms handling personal injury cases. His background in insurance claims gives him unique experience and insight into the “other side,” which he puts to work for his personal injury clients Brian is well known and respected for his commitment...

Wade S. Kolb, Jr., established the firm now known as Kolb & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC, in 1998 after a 26 year career as a prosecutor. He served as an Assistant State Attorney General, an Assistant Solicitor, and then was elected and served for 15 years as the Solicitor (chief prosecutor) for Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, and Williamsburg Counties. He now concentrates on serious personal injury cases, auto and truck accidents, and criminal defense in state, federal, and traffic courts.

Criminal law, federal courts, state courts, appeals, habeas.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, I have been helping people with financial problems, financial planning and creditor abuse matters for over 40 years. My goal is to have my clients in better shape when their legal matter is concluded than when it bagan.

Lyn has worked extensively in the area of state and local taxation in both the public and private sectors. As Counsel for Revenue Litigation with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Lyn represented the Department in corporate and individual income tax, sales and use tax, and constitutional nexus matters. Lyn drafted final agency determinations, represented the Department in contested case hearings before the South Carolina Administrative Law Court, and handled related appeals before South Carolina’s Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

Lyn also practiced in the private sector with a large, national law firm where he handled...

Brian is licensed to practice in South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio, as well as the United States District Courts for the District of South Carolina, the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, and the Western District of Pennsylvania. Brian resides on Daniel Island with his wife, Kelly, and they have two young children, Alex and Jackson. Mr. Headley is a member of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island.

Adam Young has an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Adam was also selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, which is an invitation-only organization that recognizes the top 100 trial lawyers in each state. During law school, Adam worked for the Navy JAG, NCIS division in Washington, DC and also clerked for the United States Attorney's Office in Charleston. After graduating from law school, Adam began his legal career at the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office, focusing his efforts on prosecuting criminal domestic violence cases. Starting his career focusing specifically on prosecuting criminal domestic violence cases...

Todd M. Hess: Professional Engineer. Certified Financial Planner. Patent Attorney. NC Intellectual Property Mediator.

Todd Hess primarily concentrates his law practice in the North Carolina and South Carolina markets in all areas of intellectual property. He is additionally licensed to practice law in Georgia, and in federal court with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

He brings over a decade of intellectual property experience to Barnwell Whaley, particularly in counseling start ups in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries as well as the craft brewing industry.

James G. Kennedy focuses his personal injury practice primarily on toxic tort law. He also handles cases involving construction litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, and general personal injury. He is licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina, the U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, and the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

I've been representing children with special needs and their families in legal matters against public school districts for over 12 years. I fight for SPED students in 504 plan meetings, IEP meetings, Manifestation Determination Review hearings, and, when parents aren't satisfied with what the school offers or decides, in Due Process Hearings. I'm an experienced, comfortable and assertive litigator. I speak fluent Spanish, having lived and worked in South America (Bolivia) for a few years prior to deciding to become a lawyer. I love my Latino clients and enjoy elevating their voices and issues , which are often disregarded. I also represent...

Jesse A. Kirchner, founding partner, practices civil litigation with a focus on construction litigation and insurance coverage litigation. Prior to joining Thurmond, Kirchner, Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., Kirchner practiced as an associate attorney with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., on the construction defect litigation team. Kirchner, who holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina, received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in the top five percent of his law school class. There, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the Order...

Offering diligent and personal legal services in the following areas: Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, as well as Probate Administration. Also seeking clients who desire Asset Protection counseling.

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Jessica Wentworth Grassi is the owner of IKON LAW, practicing in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Litigation. She graduated from the Richard T. Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2007, and graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2014. Before entering the legal field, Jessica worked in commercial real estate development, leasing, and property management. During her law school career, she served as President of the Charleston Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, as Vice President of the Estate Planning and Tax Law Society, and volunteered for the...

Lauren is a Hilton Head Native and an associate at the firm. She represents the firm’s clients in a variety of civil litigation matters such as business litigation, collections, complex foreclosures as well as real estate closings.

She graduated from Clemson University in 2011 with a B.S. in Financial Management and a minor in Accounting. She also graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2015. During law school, she was the Editor in Chief of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal. Lauren was also a member of Phi Delta...

A winning combination for success Experience. Intelligence. Ethics. Professionalism. You want a lawyer who embodies all of these qualities, and that’s the winning combination you find at Ervin Law Office. Attorney John M. Ervin is recognized in the community as an accomplished and effective trial attorney who gets results. When you turn to us, you can expect: • Clear communication. We know the legal system can be confusing and intimidating. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the support you need in a friendly, client-centered environment. We clearly explain how the law can work for you in your...

Hofler Law Firm provides tenacious representation of our clients for personal injury and domestic matters.

Jack attended law school at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. He clerked for a state Circuit Court judge for a year. He then spent years working for a respected law firm, where he was hired by insurance companies to represent their insureds in a variety of civil cases. This experience taught him about how insurance companies work, and it helped prepare him to represent injured people today.

Ms. Arcure is the Finkel Law Firm's newest associate, and settled in Charleston in 2007 after attending Georgetown University. As a dual citizen of the US and France, she grew up in New Hampshire and spent significant time with her extended family in the south of France. She attended Phillips Exeter Academy, and later in her undergraduate studies focused on Spanish, Russian, French, and Linguistics. She is fluent in French and Spanish. Ms. Arcure practices in the Firm's Civil Litigation Department, with a primary focus in Immigration Law.

Ty Robinson Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a premier personal injury law firm committed to providing our clients with compassionate and results-driven legal representation. With an experienced personal injury team and a proven track record of success, our firm prides itself on our client-first approach and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Specializing in a wide range of personal injury cases, including wrongful death, tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls, Ty Robinson Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm has earned a reputation for...

Steven Lenehan Bell, Jr. is the son of a small town lawyer and a college professor in Batesville, Arkansas. Steven earned a business degree from the University of Arkansas and a law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Steven joined the Veterans’ Disability practice at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in 2017, because he remembers watching a wounded veteran in his family battle to receive benefits that were deserved. He takes pride in his profession and does everything he can to make sure that other veterans have somebody in their corner willing to fight for them and...

Mr. Milling is a litigator in both federal and state court handling civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, and white collar criminal defense.

C. Cantzon Foster, II is the founding member of Foster Law Office, LLC. His statewide general practice firm focuses on personal injury, civil and domestic litigation, probate law and commercial /residential real estate transactions. A native of South Carolina, Cantzon received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Charleston (1995) and his Juris Doctorate from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law (2001). While attending the University of South Carolina School of Law, Cantzon was a member of USC's National Trial Competition Team, the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal and the Order of Omega, the international legal...

John focuses his practice on business transactions, commercial real estate development, commercial leasing, and commercial lending. John also has experience representing commercial investors, utilities, and financial institutions in connection with commercial bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights issues, and all phases of real estate litigation law, as well as commercial and real estate litigation. John is currently an adjunct instructor for the University of South Carolina School of Law’s Veterans Legal Clinic, which serves the legal needs of indigent veterans and their families living in South Carolina. John has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America as “Ones to Watch” in Commercial Litigation...