Attorney Robertson H. Wendt, Jr. achieves recertification in Social Security Disability Law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (“NBTA”). The NBTA was formed out a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from an organization designed specifically to create an objective set of standards illustrating an attorney’s experience and expertise in the practice of law. Mr. Wendt is a part of a growing number of trial attorneys who have illustrated their commitment to bettering the legal profession by successfully completing a rigorous application process and p ..read more

The State’s Best: Thank you for voting Finkel Law Firm as one of the BEST in the state! Finkel Law Firm won GOLD for BEST Family Law and BRONZE for BEST Estate Law AND LAW Firm. The State's Best | The State’s Best (votedthestatesbest.com ..read more

Finkel Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Johhny J. Stewart, Jr. has been promoted to partnership, effective August 30, 2023. As partner, Attorney Stewart will continue to practice in the firm’s North Charleston office with a focus on personal injury and general civil litigation ..read more

Finkel Law Firm is pleased to announce that its lawyers were recognized in three of the 2024 Best Lawyers individual award categories. 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Elizabeth Von Keller - Recognized for the first time in 2024 edition of Ones to Watch Family Law 2024 Best Lawyers Gerald M. Finkel Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Harry L. Goldberg Mediation Sharon C. Bramlett - Voted the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in Financial Services Regulation Law in Columbia, SC Banking and Finance Law Commercial Fina ..read more

Finkel Law Firm is pleased to announce that Johnny Stewart, an attorney in our Charleston office, has been selected for the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers selects no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state to receive the Rising Stars honor. Super Lawyers, which is a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process, which includes a statew ..read more

The National Trial Lawyers announces the selection of Johnny Stewart as an NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 40 under 40 trial lawyer in South Carolina The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Johnny Stewart of Finkel Law Firm - North Charleston in North Charleston has been selected as an NTL - Civil Plaintiff - Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer in the state of South Carolina. This honor is given to only the top 40 under 40 attorneys for their superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as young criminal defense and civil plaintiff lawyers. Membership in The National Trial Lawyer ..read more

If you live in South Carolina, it is unavoidable that you have read or heard about the State’s prosecution of former attorney, Alex Murdaugh, for the murder of son and wife, Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. In fact, if you live anywhere in the United States, you have likely heard about this case that has reached national headlines due to the saga’s many twists, turns, and intertwined financial actions. With the recent unanimous jury verdict finding Mr. Murdaugh guilty on all counts, the murder trial has reached a conclusion, but you may be wondering, what happens to the estates of Maggie and Paul? Ca ..read more

South Carolina news has been flooded with stories of the Murdaughs in recent months. The outcome of the murder trial for Richard Alexander Murdaugh, Sr., commonly referred to as Alex Murdaugh (“Alex”), will certainly affect the future of the family property. Margaret B. Murdaugh (“Maggie”) is the titled owner of Moselle. One may be asking, how did she come to take the title, and do the circumstances of her ownership have any relevance? The Murdaugh Estate, dubbed “Moselle” by the family, straddles Colleton County and Hampton County. The property is comprised of eight tracts of land totaling mo ..read more

Medical malpractice litigation in South Carolina is a legal process that individuals can use to seek compensation for injuries or damages that they have sustained due to the negligence or wrongdoing of a medical provider. In South Carolina, individuals who believe that they have been the victim of medical malpractice can file a lawsuit against the medical provider or facility that they believe is responsible for their injuries. In order to win a medical malpractice case in South Carolina, the plaintiff (the individual bringing the lawsuit) must be able to prove that: (1) The medical provider o ..read more

If someone is spreading lies about you on Facebook or any other social media platform (such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, et al.), it can be very upsetting and stressful. Here are a few steps you can take to address the situation: Gather Evidence: Collect any screenshots or other evidence of the false statements. This will be important if you decide to take legal action. Contact the Person Directly: You can try reaching out to the person privately and asking them to stop spreading the lies about you. Be calm and respectful in your communication. Report the Content to the Platform ..read more