Bethune Lawyers

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,...

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.

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.

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.

In 2014, Attorney Heather Westerfield joined the George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers team, primarily as a part of the Social Security Disability subdivision of the firm. She is permitted to practice in an area of Federal Law, meaning she is licensed to practice anywhere in the United States. Westerfield feels most happy to practice in a firm that allows her to not only advocate for claimants, but to be part of one where she is able to be so personable with her clients. Before beginning her career at the firm, Westerfield attended the University of Kentucky where double-majored cum laude...

With over 18 years of experience in law practice, Robert has handled a countless amount of cases, some of which included complicated catastrophic injury as well as wrongful death. With his passion for this legal area, Treacy is able to defend clients who have suffered harm as a result of other persons’ negligence. Because of his experience in the field, Treacy has tried cases in various levels of South Carolina trial courts including the Worker’s Compensation Commission, the Social Security Administration, as well as the Federal District court. Prior to his practice in law, Treacy attended College of Charleston...

David Johnston is an accomplished attorney who helps clients throughout South Carolina in a wide range of matters involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. Specifically, Attorney Johnston applies his decades of experience to helping clients’ secure full and fair compensation after they’ve been hurt on the job or were injured as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness. In each case he handles, no matter how difficult, David focuses on providing personalized attention and positive results. After earning his BA in computer science from East Carolina University, David went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law, where he...

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...

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...

Sara was born and raised in historic Charleston, SC and obtained her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. She attended law school on a full scholarship at the University of South Carolina School of Law graduating Cum Laude. During her time at USC Law she was awarded five CALI Awards in Evidence, Legal Research and Writing I, Commercial Speech Seminar, Criminal Adjudication, and Electronic Discovery. The CALI Award is given to a student for obtaining the highest grade in a class. Sara relocated to Georgetown, SC after law school where she practiced family law...

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...

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...

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.

With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Michael Hart represents clients, exclusively, in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, and workers’ compensation. His empathy extends beyond the courtroom, as many of his family members have come from the blue collar working class. It is this empathy and passion for the greater good of people that has allowed Hart to be a successful lawyer, representing his clients relentlessly day in and day out. Before his career as a lawyer, Hart attended Indiana University where he graduate with his degree in Secondary Education. After discovering his strong passion for people and...

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.

Mr. Creech was born and raised in Greenville, S.C. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., in 1994. He then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1997. He began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge C. Victor Pyle Jr.. After his judicial clerkship, Mr. Creech became a prosecutor, where he handled almost every type of criminal case from simple DUI cases to murder. Mr. Creech also received extensive training in trial advocacy within the internal training system of the District Attorney’s Office...

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...

Tripp was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from The Citadel with a B.A. in Political Science and holds a M.A. from Hawaii Pacific University in Diplomacy and Military Studies. Tripp earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He is a former Army officer and served in Germany and Macedonia. He is a former research analyst for both the U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory-Hawaii and the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office. Tripp is the author of the book Forgotten Raiders of‘42. In December 2013, Tripp was appointed by Governor Nikki R. Haley...

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.

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...

Experienced attorney handling plaintiff's personal injury cases for over 25 years. Former Judge Advocate in the USMC. Listed as member of Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial lawyers and Best South Carolina Attorneys.

Co-Author: “Carriers”, South Carolina Jurisprudence, 1991. Attorney: Interstate Commerce Commission-Office of Proceedings, Section of Rates, 1975 – 1977; Office of the General Counsel, Section of Litigation and Legal Counsel, 1977 – 1980. Chairman, Charleston Jewish Community Relations Committee, 1986 – 1988. Member, Governor’s Export Advisory Committee, 1985 – 1986. Chairman, Commissioners of Pilotage for the Port of Charleston, 1987 – 1988. Member, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, Charleston, 1986 – 1988. President, Propeller Club for the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, 1990 – 1991. Chairman, South Carolina International Trade Conference, 1991 – 1992.

Phillip Ferderigos: South Carolina Attorney. Litigator. Mediator.

Phillip practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, appellate practice, civil litigation, construction law, insurance coverage, insurance defense, liquor liability, personal injury, products liability, professional malpractice, real estate and development, subrogation and collections, toxic torts, and trucking and transportation.

Phillip Ferderigos full bio may be viewed on the firm website: https://barnwell-whaley.com/attorneys/phillip-ferderigos/

Justin obtained his law degree from the Charleston School of Law. He pursued additional study at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, where he earned his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in taxation law, making him uniquely qualified to practice in the areas of law he focuses on.

Justin works with a wide range of clients from various backgrounds and situations. No matter the client’s family, financial or business dynamics he approaches his work with thorough consideration to carefully tailor each plan to meet the specific goals and needs of each client. His estate planning practice ranges from simple wills...

Attorney J. Brooks Davis has the experience you need to succeed in your criminal, DUI, traffic or accident case. Prior to being an attorney, Brooks attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a police officer for the City of Charleston. As a police officer, Brooks served in patrol, traffic and was chief pilot of the aviation division. Brooks is trained in the use of radar, DUI field sobriety testing, breathalyzer operation and accident investigation. Brooks will work with you directly and involve you in the process so that you may make informed decisions and achieve the best possible...

Douglas A. Barker has been certified as a member of the Lawyers of Distinction! Membership is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States. Attorneys who meet the Lawyers of Distinction membership standards have established themselves as professionals and are highly esteemed by their peers.

Mark C. Fava is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP practicing aviation law and land use matters. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Fava served as an elected member of his local municipality’s government until he relocated to Atlanta for three years where he worked as the chief operations attorney for Delta Air Lines, Inc., during and after 9/11. Mr. Fava’s broad aviation practice includes litigation and regulatory law. Admitted to practice in Washington, DC, he represents aviation clients in matters involving the Department of Transportation, the FAA, the TSA, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Currently,...

Divorce is a major life decision, and you should have the counsel of a knowledgeable attorney when moving forward. Shaw Law Firm, LLC advocates for the interests of people in family law matters. Depending on what fits your situation, they can mediate, negotiate and litigate cases. The firm has a long track record of successful legal outcomes. They believe in the importance of honest and compassionate advice. Give the firm a call today at (843) 377-1686 to arrange for your case evaluation.

Mark Clore, the owner of Clore Law Group, is a trial lawyer who practices catastrophic personal injury and business law. His areas of expertise include personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and commercial transportation cases, business losses and litigation, construction and premises liability, product liability, toxic torts, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical liability and nursing home negligence. Mark is licensed to practice law in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, and various federal courts. Clore frequently handles many types of lawsuits for clients, and at the request of other attorneys, in numerous states across the country. A graduate of Rice University, Clore...

Paul Hammack is licensed in South Carolina and Georgia, and serves both areas in personal injury and worker's compensation cases.

Paul moved to Greenville, South Carolina in 1992 and has been an active member of his communities in South Carolina and Georgia ever since. He worships in Greenville and volunteers his time with several civic and charitable organizations, including the United Way and the American Red Cross. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Hands On Greenville.

Michael A. Timbes, founding partner, leads the firm’s business litigation and general civil litigation practices and handles the firm’s appeals. He is also a certified civil court mediator and is appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court to the Board of Bar Examiners. Prior to joining Thurmond, Kirchner, Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., he worked as an associate attorney on the business litigation team with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, in Atlanta, Georgia. Before that, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, then Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He also has...

Paul R. Thurmond, founding partner, leads the firm’s criminal defense practice. Before starting the firm in 2005, he served as an assistant solicitor with the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Charleston, S.C. During that time, he handled over one thousand criminal indictments, from minor infractions to murder, leaving the Solicitor’s Office with a 92 percent trial conviction rate. Since then, Thurmond has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston and more recently as a part-time prosecutor for the City of North Charleston. In this role, he predominately handled the City’s DUI cases along with other offenses. He also...

C. Austin Elliott is a native of Texas and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He attended Charleston School of Law and has practiced in the Charleston area since 2011, successfully representing hundreds of individuals and businesses throughout the Lowcountry.

Mr. Elliott represents clients in a variety of matters including:

Civil & Business Litigation
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
State & Federal Regulatory/Administrative Matters
Business Transactions and Formations
Firearms Issues

A Charleston native, Stephen Jenkins Bell joined Duffy & Young in 2015 after working as an associate with a large regional firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stephen has litigation experience in state and federal courts and administrative bodies in South Carolina and North Carolina. His work includes commercial litigation, class action cases, securities litigation, real property disputes, estate litigation, legislative advice, administrative permitting and regulation, and financial industry litigation.

Stephen was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 2014, having first entered the North Carolina bar in 2012. He is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in 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...

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...

Greetings. David Stone, Esq. is an attorney with 23 years of practice experience as a bankruptcy attorney, civil and criminal litigator and corporate lawyer who also has extensive experience in many other areas of the law. David Stone is licensed to practice in the State and Federal courts of South Carolina, New York and Georgia. A free consultation is offered to those seeking information regarding bankruptcy by calling 843-422-9414.

As a dedicated personal injury and business law attorney in Charleston, Allan P. Sloan III brings years of invaluable experience to his clients’ cases. Attorney Sloan is passionate about representing the rights of injury victims and the bereaved, serving as lead counsel in a wide range of cases. He has been honored with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and was selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In addition, Attorney Sloan is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, demonstrating his success in and out of the courtroom for his clients. Over...