Practice Areas

Insurance Defense - Workers' Compensation

We provide strategic and efficient counsel for insurance carriers, excess carriers, employers, TPA’s, PEO’s, and self-insureds throughout the state of South Carolina. Our firm is accustomed to providing cost-effective service, while working toward the right resolution, not just the economic resolution of the claims presented. We engage in carefully planning the defense of every case with our clients by the preparation of legal budgets and periodic, strategic decision analysis of the claims being litigated. This results in each claim being defended effectively and efficiently.

Additionally, our firm recognizes the growth of PEOs which are fast becoming some of the largest employers in the region. We are well versed in the laws pertaining to PEOs and experienced in representing these unique employers.

Staffing and PEO Solutions

Tailored Legal Solutions for the Staffing Industry

We stay on top of what’s new and next in employment legislation to help our clients see around corners.

  • Employment and HR Consulting Services
  • Contract Review Services
  • Legal Expense Reduction
  • Litigation Management
  • Compliance Assessments and Programs
  • Succession Planning and Board Governance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate & Small Business

We work closely with our corporate and small business clients as trusted business advisers to provide practical, customized solutions that further their business objectives. Our approach ensures that we work across legal disciplines to provide the highest level of service. We represent corporate companies and small businesses alike on a wide range of transactional and litigation matters.

  • Business Formations
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiations
  • Commercial Lease Matters
  • Asset Purchase Agreements
  • Employment & Labor Matters
  • Non-compete & Non-solicitation Matters
  • Severance Package Review and Negotiations
  • Corporate Governance & Business Planning
  • HOA Advisory, including Bylaws & CC&Rs

Estate Planning

Our team listens to your story and crafts a plan designed to protect and preserve your wealth, efficiently transfer assets to your desired beneficiaries and minimize the cost of estate administration. 

  • Wills and Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills
  • Family Business Continuation Matters

Traffic Tickets & DUIs

As a former Police Officer for the City of Charleston and a former Prosecutor for the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office (Berkeley County), Michael Patterson is uniquely qualified to handle every traffic-related offense, including DUIs. 

  • DUI/DUAC
  • License Suspensions
  • Speeding Tickets
  • Moving violations
  • Parking Tickets
  • Minor in Possession
  • Additional Criminal Matters