Barnwell County Lawyers

Nicholas G. Callas has been practicing law in South Carolina since 1991. He has extensive knowledge and skill representing clients in Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability matters. Mr. Callas provides aggressive, determined, and experienced representation, focused on the best possible results.
He is dedicated to recovering the compensation you need and deserve.

Mr. Callas received his B.A., cum laude, from Boston College in 1982. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1990. Mr. Callas's prior experience includes work as an Assistant State Prosecuting Attorney, Fifth Circuit Solicitor, Richland County. Additionally, he is a...

John is a 1966 History graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina; earning his J.D. in 1969 from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, John attended graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1970). He is a member of the State Bar Associations of South Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. Currently, John has offices in Columbia and Edisto Beach, South Carolina handling primarily DUI, drug cases, and criminal matters. He often testifies as an expert witness in police procedures, high speed chases, and other law enforcement practices. John serves as Counsel for the South Carolina Trooper's Association,...

John practices in business transactions and concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development, commercial real estate leasing (with an emphasis on retail leasing), commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions and marina/resort development. John advises developers, investors, lenders, buyers and sellers with regard to financing, leasing, land use and development, conservation easements, construction, real estate title insurance, and all aspects of structuring commercial loan and business transactions. John enjoyed similar practices with large firms headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina before co-founding Graybill & Lansche, LLC. John graduated with Honors in Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia....

George’s practice is concentrated in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. He has handled hundreds of cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, including through trial and appeal before the South Carolina Court of Appeals. George has likewise handled hundreds of cases in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. He is passionate about representing injury victims and takes great pride in the personal relationship he builds with each of his clients. George holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel. After graduating, he accepted a Commission into the U.S. Air Force. He deployed multiple times during his...

James Christopher Sproat (Jim) is an attorney with Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. Mr. Sproat received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011. While at the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Sproat served as both the Student Bar Association President and the Managing Editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law Review. He was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2011, after working with both the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio...

Virginia grew up in Prince George, Virginia until she moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2019 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After college she worked for the University of South Carolina before moving to Arkansas, where she graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law in 2023. During law school she was a member of law review where she published an article in the UALR Law Review journal (Volume 45) and held leadership roles with multiple organizations. Outside of...

James “Jamie” D. George, Jr. graduated from Presbyterian College in 2015 and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2018. Jamie served as a member of the editorial staff (Volume 68) and as a student works editor (Volume 69) for the South Carolina Law Review. Upon his law school graduation, he was admitted as a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe. Jamie currently focuses his practice on personal injuries, motor vehicle collision, products liability, third party workers’ compensation claims, and commercial motor vehicle collisions. In addition to practicing law, Jamie teaches as an adjunct professor...

Wesley concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development. He advises developers, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and investors with regard to real estate development, sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing, construction, land use and zoning, and title insurance matters. Wesley initially served as outside counsel to a commercial real estate development company which focused on large shopping center and free standing drugstore development. He continued his practice at a large firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina before co-founding Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC.

Jacob Born concentrates in the areas of premises liability, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, catastrophic injury litigation and trucking accidents. Jacob received his J.D. from The Charleston School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2011. He was also admitted to practice in Georgia in 2012.

Jill Lesley is a passionate advocate for individuals facing challenging legal battles, bringing a deep commitment to justice and fairness to her work at Cromer Babb Porter, LLC. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in the Atlanta metro area, Jill returned to her hometown to pursue a career dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of others. Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Combining her academic background in human behavior with her drive for advocacy, she attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in May...

Mr. Simmons' practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products and pharmaceutical liability, premises liability, medical malpractice and white collar criminal defense. He holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating, is Lead Counsel rated, and is a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, South Carolina Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In 1992, Mr. Simmons served as the youngest Presidentially-appointed United States Attorney in the country, having been named to the post by President George Bush. As United States Attorney, Mr. Simmons directed the federal...

Alissa's practice is almost entirely devoted to criminal defense. She works for Touma Law Group and is the principal attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office. Alissa attended the State University of New York at Buffalo to earn her law degree and MBA. She practiced law in New York until 2013 when she migrated to South Carolina. Alissa has been practicing criminal law since 2014, when she began working for Jack Swerling. She practiced under Jack's guidance until early 2024 when she moved to Touma Law Group. Alissa is originally from New York, and an avid New York Jets fan....

Since 2014, Attorney Mark Sawyer has been a part of the George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers team. At the firm, Sawyers specifies his practice in law to the areas of personal injury cases, primarily those that involve automobile accidents, as well as litigation cases. It is his passion for litigation and helping others that drives Sawyer to obtaining maximum compensation for each of his clients. He takes the time to understand each individual case and promises to stand beside each client through every step of each case. Before practicing law, Sawyer attended the University of Virginia, as an Echols Scholar,...

Elizabeth Dalzell is a personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Kenneth Berger in Columbia, SC, a firm that exclusively handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Elizabeth handles cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, drunk driving crashes, boating wrecks, product liability, and wrongful death. Before working as a plaintiff's attorney, Elizabeth worked at an insurance defense firm, allowing her to gain valuable insights that make her a strong advocate for his injured clients. To schedule a free consultation, visit bergerlawsc.com or call (803) 790-2800.

Chase helps get the most compensation for individuals who suffered catastrophic injuries and businesses in complex litigations. Clients deserve the best results and to be kept in the loop. We saw a gap in the market. Too many law firms fail to communicate their cases to their clients; fail to proactively prosecute cases instead of reacting to the insurance companies or other side; and fail to use or understand the best resources. These law firms put the "firm-first" instead of the client. Chased formed Keibler Law Group to fill that gap. We rely on...

David's legal practice is devoted exclusively to litigation. Litigation is a broad term, but it generally refers to any type of legal dispute resolution process that may eventually require resolution through the court system. While there are many areas of litigation, David primarily focuses on legal disputes: (1) arising out of eminent domain and condemnation (government taking a private landowner's property); (2) business disputes, such as contract or lease disputes, partnership breakups, or disputes with governmental bodies; and (3) construction, both plaintiff and defendants, construction defects, breach contract, and professional negligence of design professionals. David has...

Attorney Marion M. Moses is a results-driven criminal and personal injury lawyer centrally located in Columbia, NC. He has over nineteen years of experience, as well as significant trial experience as a member of the South Carolina Bar and multiple other bar associations throughout South Carolina. Further, as a former prosecutor, Attorney Moses can provide an additional perspective in crafting your defense as he anticipates the prosecution’s methods. He is dedicated to each one of his clients, and he takes care to develop a strong and sensible argument for every case he handles. You can expect personalized attention as Attorney...

Kyle Ward graduated from the Charleston School of Law, and since has pursued his passion representing individuals and their needs in the courtroom. After several years of serving as an Assistant Solicitor in Dorchester County, Kyle expanded his legal career to representing individuals in Family Court. Kyle brings extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. He is one of the founding partners in Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC.

Miguel Serrano is an immigration lawyer located in Arlington, Virginia, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Our experienced immigration law firm works with businesses, organizations, athletes, and individuals. We provide expert immigration advice and total dedication to our clients: businesses, academics, scientists, artists, and athletes. The firm represents those seeking an H-1B visa, an L-1A visa for intracompany transferees as executives or managers, an E-1 and E-2, an O-1 for extraordinary ability, and P-visas for athletes and performers. We also represent individuals seeking permanent residency based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. Miguel Serrano earned a B.S. from the University...

Prior to forming the Law Office of Robert W. Harrell, III L.L.C., Trey Harrell was an associate at a prominent law firm, where his practiced focused on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Additionally, Trey has courtroom experience as an assistant solicitor for the First Judicial Circuit and a former Law Clerk to the Honorable JC Nicholson, Jr.

Immediately after passing the South Carolina Bar, Attorney Caroline Temple began working at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in the Veterans Disability Law subdivision. Her passion for people, especially for veterans, has allowed for her to represent clients to ensure that they receive the disability payments they deserve. She understands that in today’s society, veterans are often over-looked. For this reason, she works hard to make sure each of her veteran clients is comfortable and confident through the entire case process. Before beginning her career in law, Temple attended Louisiana State University where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees...

Our objective is to provide affordable legal services in multiple areas at a reasonable cost to those who need it.
Member of First Presbyterian Church, Church Elder and Bible Study leader for more than 30 years; Vanlandingham Rotary Club Past President, Hilton Head Island Rotary Club Past President, USAR Reserves (Retired), Admitted to all South Carolina Trial Courts, The South Carolina Supreme Court; The South Carolina Federal Courts, US Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, and The Supreme Court of the United States of America. Avocation and interests include pistol marksmanship, Travel and Fishing.

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As the managing partner of Joye Law Firm, Ken Harrell is both diligent in his law practice and committed to the profession. He joined the firm in 1994 after spending six years as an attorney with a large, well-respected corporate defense firm.

Joe Fisher is an experienced and compassionate attorney at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. At the firm, Joe focuses his practice primarily on the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. It is in these fields that Joe uses his legal background and passion for helping others to secure the compensation and benefits his clients deserve. As a personal injury lawyer, Joe handles many cases involving preventable car wrecks, including accidents caused by distracted, drunk, or otherwise negligent drivers. In these cases, he fights to secure compensation for the damages victims suffer, including their medical bills, lost income, and...

South Carolina Attorney Etta Simons is a valued member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Her experience, commitment to clients, and passion for helping working men and women navigate their legal journeys has made her an asset to the firm - and has allowed her to continually secure the results clients need. With more than 16 years of legal experience, Attorney Simons has dedicated her professional career to helping South Carolinians in a wide range of matters involving workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. This includes helping injured workers who have been hurt on the job,...

Kevin Richey is member of the South Carolina legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Kevin focuses his practice primarily on workers’ compensation and personal injury law, and has been an advocate for many South Carolina residents who needed an experienced voice when going up against the legal system. From personally reviewing clients’ cases to handling the legal work and complexities on their behalves, he remains committed to securing the best possible resolutions for those he represents. This includes helping injured workers file claims and appeals for benefits and helping injured victims protect their right to a recovery...

Jack Sinclaire was raised in the Charleston area. After graduating from Porter-Gaud School in 1977, he obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1984.
Jack spent the first 17 years of his legal career litigating cases in the State prosecutor's office. After graduating from the National College of District Attorneys Career Prosecutor Course in 1986, he rose to the rank of Deputy Solicitor, where he was responsible for the prosecution of violent felony offenders and the management of...

Practicing primarily out of the firm’s Charleston office, Jake’s practice focuses on all phases and aspects of real estate litigation law, as well as commercial transactions. His experience includes counseling banks and other lending institutions on various commercial lending and collection matters, as well as protecting creditors’ rights in bankruptcy proceedings. He has also represented lenders in matters related to financial fraud, foreclosure defense, curative title matters, and other business transactions. Jake has also represented title insurance underwriters in South Carolina’s state and federal courts in all types of matters. In 2016 Jake achieved certification as a circuit...

The law offices of Jung Disability and Injury Advocates are located in Mount Pleasant, S.C. and were established in 2000. I graduated from Davidson College in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in history. I then went on to complete law school at St. John's University in 1990. I practiced law in the state of New York for 10 years prior to moving my practice to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I am admitted to practice in state and federal courts in South Carolina and New York. My principal practice areas are disability, personal injury, civil litigation, and trial and appellate practice....

Stephen P. Groves, Sr. practices in the Litigation and Insurance Groups. Mr. Groves practice includes Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice and International Law. Mr. Groves has served on the editorial board of the South Carolina Lawyer and as a contributor to South Carolina Jurisprudence. In addition, Mr. Groves has served as a contributor or contributing editor to a number of publications. Among them, South Carolina Civil Procedure and The Law of Domestic Relations in South Carolina, the ABA TIPS' Property Insurance Law Committee's Annotations to the Standard Fire and Homeowners Insurance Policy and Property Insurance Issues in Catastrophe losses. Additionally, Mr. Groves...

I have represented clients in every type of court in South Carolina, from municipal courts to the South Carolina Supreme Court. My clients receive focused, intelligent, and personal representation.

For 30 years, Richard Hricik, a Charleston area attorney serving clients across all counties of South Carolina, has represented clients in personal injury claims, including, auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and civil rights violations. Richard has also appeared in the national and Charleston area news on his noteworthy cases and has served as a legal commentator for local television and radio. A former professor with decades of legal experience, Richard has been recognized for excellence with the following awards and distinctions: SuperLawyer, Preeminent Rating (A/V) by Martindale-Hubbell, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – South...

Brian Burke graduated from the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina in 1995. After graduation, he went on to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and served as a police officer in Cayce and Mt. Pleasant. When he suffered a back injury, Brian decided to attend law school, and enrolled at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Following his graduation from law school, he clerked for The Honorable James C. Williams of the South Carolina Circuit Court. He brings his invaluable experience as former law enforcement to his criminal defense cases.

Ryan Bluestein was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1973. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1995, and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern Carolina in 1999. Mr. Bluestein started out working for a large plaintiff's law firm in Charleston, but in 2003, he decided to leave to start his own private practice. He is focused on providing knowledgeable and experienced counsel to a variety of practice areas, including personal injury, real estate, construction litigation, and DUI defense.

Brian attended the College of Charleston on a full athletic scholarship and graduated in 1994 with his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2000, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After law school, Brian was appointed the Assistant Attorney General by the South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon. Brian prosecuted numerous criminal charges, including some of the most severe. As a former prosecutor, he has a unique insight into how criminal charges are handled, and how to effectively litigate in court. Brian focuses his caseload on criminal defense, personal injury, and family law.

Annie focuses her practice on nursing home abuse and neglect, civil rights violations, and various personal injury matters. An experienced litigator, Annie worked for seven years as a trial attorney at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office, where she tried numerous cases to jury verdict and zealously fought for the rights of more than 1,000 individuals. Annie is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She was recognized by Super Lawyers and named among the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers. She received the 2021 Emerging Leader award from the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) and was recognized by Charleston Business...

Personal Injury Attorney Craig Conover founded the Conover Law Firm in 2021 to help people across South Carolina get the legal representation they need across personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Craig and his team focus on car accidents, truck accidents, on-the-job injuries, motorcycle accidents, and more. Conover Law Firm offers free consultations and is available 24/7 at (843) 829-HURT.

John Townsend's goal as an attorney at Cooper & Bilbrey, P.C. has always been to help clients get through difficult situations. His consistent objective is to help clients manage their situation, come to a resolution, and move on with their lives and businesses. Prior to attending law school, John Townsend worked as a real estate broker and in the construction field. He holds a SC Real Estate Broker's licence, a SC Residential Builder's license, a USCG OUPV license, and has civil litigation experience in cases involving admiralty and maritime matters, business disputes, construction issues, contracts, personal injury, and real estate...