Best Law Firms in Columbia, SC

The South Carolina personal injury lawyers at Goings Law Firm, LLC have received statewide recognition, including “The State’s Best” awards as “Best Law Firm” overall in 2024 and 2025, along with The State’s Best – Personal Injury Law, The State’s Best – Accident Law, and The State’s Best – Workers’ Compensation Law. In addition, Robert F. Goings has been recognized by Super Lawyers and included among ten attorneys statewide, and he is the only personal injury attorney from the Midlands to be included on that list.

As a boutique litigation firm, we handle complex cases and challenging claims that often involve detailed insurance issues and serious injuries. These matters frequently require assertive advocacy and careful attention to detail to pursue results aligned with our clients’ goals and the circumstances of their cases. We practice in both state and federal courts and serve clients in all forty-six (46) counties across South Carolina. Our team is structured to provide each case with focused attention and the time it deserves.

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. brings innovative, effective, and practical solutions to the complex problems clients face in today’s interwoven and evolving arenas of law, commerce, technology, insurance, education, healthcare, government, and public relations.

Excellent, efficient legal service requires an in-depth knowledge of our clients’ businesses and the challenges they face in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace. With attorneys experienced in a full range of practice areas, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys work as a member of our clients’ team, providing advice and counsel for a broad range of matters, including general operations, regulatory compliance, corporate organization and governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, taxation, employment, and litigation.

Admissions include state and federal courts in South Carolina, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas,  including the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Backed by more than a century of commitment to the businesses it serves, the firm provides clients with the highest level of advice, counsel, and representation covering a diverse array of matters in regional, national, and international settings.

Distinguished in the legal community, firm attorneys have held leadership positions within state and national organizations such as past presidents of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, and the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association; including serving as board members of the American College of Bond Counsel and past president of the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL).

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has more than 110 attorneys and offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Florence, and Greenville, South Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Hewett Diamaduros LLC is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Hewett Diamaduros LLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Litigation - Insurance.

Hewett Diamaduros LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 4 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Hewett Diamaduros LLC has 4 rankings in 4 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Stewart Law Offices represents individuals and families in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters across South Carolina and North Carolina. The firm maintains offices in Rock Hill, Charlotte, Spartanburg, Columbia, Lexington, and Beaufort. For more than 30 years, its attorneys have assisted injury victims and have obtained significant recoveries through settlements and verdicts.

The firm regularly handles claims involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, machinery and construction accidents, repetitive stress injuries, toxic exposure, wrongful death, and related matters. The team strives to provide responsive, respectful service and is available to address client questions at any time.

Stewart Law Offices offers free consultations, and clients do not pay attorney’s fees unless a recovery is obtained.

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Strom Law Firm, L.L.C.

The lawyers at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. in Columbia, South Carolina have devoted their professional lives to serving the people and families of our state. Our firm’s purpose is simple — to help people. We remain true to this purpose regardless of whether our client has suffered a serious personal injury as the result of another’s negligence, or they have been arrested and charged with a serious criminal offense.

We are committed to vigorously advocating for client rights and interests in each case. This emphasis — combined with our legal experience, our research resources, the strong network of professional relationships we have built, the respect and trust we have earned among our peers, and just as importantly, our enthusiasm — enables us to give the sound advice that enables you to make informed legal decisions regarding your case.

History and Practice

Founded in 1996 by former U.S. Attorney, Pete Strom, our practice has expanded from its original focus on representing individuals and businesses in South Carolina to a firm that now represents clients in complex civil and criminal cases throughout the Southeastern U.S. and nationwide.

Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. proudly represents the rights of individuals in the following areas of law:

Complex Litigation, Multi-District Litigation, Mass Torts, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Nursing Home Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Liability, Products Liability, Consumer Protection, Toxic Torts, Premises Liability, Business Litigation, Social Security Disability, Business Formations, Tax Planning, State and Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, Grand Jury Practice, Professional License Defense, Employment Matters, and Qui-Tam or Whistleblower Actions.

Our attorneys include:

• Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr.
• Mario A. Pacella
• John R. Alphin
• Robyn Madden
• Bakari Sellers
• Alexandra Benevento
• Jessica Lerer
• Trey Harrell

In addition to being licensed in South Carolina, Mario A. Pacella is admitted to practice in Georgia and New York.