Best Civil Litigation Attorneys in Charleston, SC

21 firms listed · all 21 in Charleston · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Adams & Bischoff

Adams & Bischoff

4.9 43 reviews
“I just wanna say he is an understanding person and an amazing lawyer!!!”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2018
171 Church St Suite 360
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Bringardner Injury Law Firm

Bringardner Injury Law Firm

5.0 50 reviews
“I felt safe in their hands and am thankful to have had a team like that advocate for me during a difficult time.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSuper Lawyers Rising Star 2017Virtual consultationsSe habla españolServes South Carolina
41 Broad St
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Steinberg Law Firm

Steinberg Law Firm

4.9 48 reviews
“I greatly appreciate All they have done to get me my just due”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2000
61 Broad St
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Theos Law Firm

Theos Law Firm

4.8 39 reviews
“Nick Theos went to the moon and back to get me the help I needed.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2019
11 State St
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Gregory S. Forman

Gregory S. Forman

4.7 46 reviews
“His guidance and advice allowed me to navigate the legal process with confidence.”
South Carolina Bar since 1992Serves Charleston, Berkeley County, Dorchester CountySince 1999
171 Church St #160
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Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes

Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes

4.8 47 reviews
“There was never a moment that I didn't know what was going on and his communication with me was everything that I could have hoped for.”
Since 2016
15 Middle Atlantic Wharf
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The 21 firms listed for Charleston, SC handle civil disputes for people and businesses: contract claims, property matters and professional negligence. What each says about its case types and fee terms comes from its own website; ratings are from public reviews.

Area overview: Charleston, SC

All 21 firms we list here are in Charleston itself. We have 38 firms in Charleston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. 20 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,234 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (58%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "attention to detail" and "expertise". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are motorcycle accidents (3), personal injury (3), appeals (2), car accidents (2) and civil litigation (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which litigation firms listed for Charleston list their case types online?

All 21 firms here keep a website on file. Litigation pages usually say which courts the firm appears in and whether it acts for plaintiffs, defendants or both. That last detail matters, because a firm that mostly defends reads a claim differently.

O'Shea Law Firm

O'Shea Law Firm

5.0 27 reviews
“Ian was leading the charge to close on our home and we were so impressed by he and his team's performance.”
Free consultationSince 1997
1120 Folly Rd
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Williams & Walsh Attorneys at Law

Williams & Walsh Attorneys at Law

4.8 5 reviews
“We could not have asked for a more professional, driven, knowledgeable, caring attorney.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winLouisiana Bar since 2002Serves Charleston, SC, Berkeley County, SC, Dorchester County, SCSince 2010BBB A+
652 Rutledge Ave unit b
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Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms

Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms

4.3 5 reviews
“I couldn't have asked for a better immigration attorney, precise, detailed, and professional.”
Since 1938BBB A+
211 King St # 300
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Kulp & Elliott - Attorneys at Law

Kulp & Elliott - Attorneys at Law

5.0 19 reviews
“He knew the technicalities of the breathalyzer machines, he went above and beyond to acquire data, and he saved their future career.”
Super Lawyers 2008Same-day responseServes Charleston area, South CarolinaSince 1989
116 Church St 3rd floor
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Falls Legal

Falls Legal

4.6 18 reviews
“I highly suggest anyone that worked with Darden and had issue with working without being on the clock have him see what they can do.”
No fee unless you winServes South CarolinaSince 2013
245 Seven Farms Drive Suite 250
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Lesemann & Associates

Lesemann & Associates

4.6 15 reviews
“I would use them again if I needed to and highly recommend them to others.”
Free consultationSince 2015
418 King St #301
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Rosen Hagood

Rosen Hagood

4.7 25 reviews
“I'm sure he has many clients that represent much larger revenue for his firm, but he made me feel like I was his most important client.”
Serves South Carolina, Charleston75+ years
40 Calhoun St Suite 450
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Hopkins Law Firm

Hopkins Law Firm

5.0 23 reviews
“I've been using him for years and I've never been disappointed with his work and ending results have always been great.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2013
171 Church St Suite 160A
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Gatgounis Law & Consulting Firm

Gatgounis Law & Consulting Firm

5.0 16 reviews
“George Gatgounis because he gives his client 100% when he's on the case.”
Since 2021
3 Broad St STE 400
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Leffew Law Firm

Leffew Law Firm

5.0 7 reviews
“He and his office were professional, responsive, and answered any questions I had.”
Free consultationSince 2022
125 Wappoo Creek Dr Building G, Suite 102
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Monoc Law

Monoc Law

5.0 10 reviews
“Katie and her staff will definitely be my go to if ever needed in the future.”
Since 2020
77 Grove St
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Traywick Law Offices

Traywick Law Offices

4.2 17 reviews
“He took care of a foreclosure proceeding for me and kept me informed the whole time.”
Free consultationSince 2010
38 Romney St #104
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Smyth Whitley

Smyth Whitley

5.0 6 reviews
“Megan is great to work with and I was impressed Whitley law firm donated to restaurant workers during the pandemic”
Since 2011
115 Central Island St Suite 250
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Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early

Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early

5.0 19 reviews
“Most importantly, when they represent you, in what probably is your worst situation, their entire team has your back and they don't back down, they fight!”
Since 2018
321 E Bay St
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Law Office Of David C. Dick

Law Office Of David C. Dick

Free consultationBBB A+Since 2016
211 King St #104
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