The Joye Law Firm is an established leader in the area of personal injury and mass torts litigation and has been fighting for the rights of injured victims since 1968. Whether a personal injury was suffered at work, on the highways, or at home, members of the Joye Law Firm have been there for thousands of clients. Their commitment to excellence is confirmed by the receipt of Martindale - Hubbell's highest legal rating (AV), and they are one of the few law firms in the country that is a member of the leaders forum of the American Association For Justice.

Bankruptcy

In today?s world, more and more people are experiencing financial difficulties. We fully recognize the scope of these issues, and they understand the sensitive nature of difficult financial circumstances to their individual clients. The firm?s lawyers are interested in helping individuals in a financial bind determine the options that may be available to them to alleviate some of the stress associated with money and debt.

The most common form of relief to an individual in financial straits is the declaration of bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. A Chapter 7 liquidation allows an individual to get a fresh start financially by having all applicable debts discharged, while still retaining a certain amount of exempt property. Another avenue to explore is Chapter 13, which allows individuals to retain otherwise non-exempt assets while reorganizing and curing their debt load.

If a bankruptcy proceeding is deemed appropriate for you, we will take all of the steps necessary to assure that such an action is handled properly from beginning to end to allow you to begin anew financially. The firm takes a hands on approach to making sure that your needs are met through personal interviews, filing all necessary documents, attending any Court hearings, and following up to make sure that your financial difficulties have been resolved.

We provide both business and legal advice. The firm?s goal is to solve problems in the most effective and efficient manner possible. In doing so the firm serves not only as an attorney but also as a business advisor.

The law provides various options for entering a new business venture. In today's world individuals may operate as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and Limited Liability Companies. If you are interested in going into business on your own or with others, you should first sit down with an attorney to consider the various options and to determine which vehicle meets your needs. In making this determination, you should be aware of the legal ramifications, tax consequences and other practical considerations. Certain business forms provide greater flexibility than others for agreements between individuals.
Buying and selling businesses each require information on a whole range of legal and tax issues that will affect you, depending on which side of the transaction you are on. Meticulous drafting of an agreement and thorough review of agreements being entered into will serve to protect you in the transaction.

While you are running a business, we offer a wide range of services to deal with the multitude of problems you might be facing as a business owner. The firm?s attorneys take these considerations into account by working closely with several practice areas, including Taxation, Real Estate and Litigation.

Developing a thorough knowledge of the client?s business in order to understand the legal and economic challenges they face is a top priority for the firm.

Several different areas of law fit squarely within the bounds of civil litigation. The most prominent types of civil litigation involve personal injury matters.

There are several other types of legal disputes which must be included within civil litigation. Examples of these disputes include:

We have an extensive practice covering everything from vehicle and traffic infractions through major felonies. This includes, but is not limited to, speeding and other motor vehicle infractions, driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, petit larceny, assault, burglary, robbery, drug cases both minor and major, as well as homicide cases. The firm?s practice includes the local criminal courts, city court, county court, supreme court, and the appellate courts, as well as all levels of the federal courts.

The Estates and Trusts practice group provides effective advice, which enables our clients to provide for their loved ones after their death through wills and up front planning. We are well equipped to handle any estate, no matter the size or complexity.

An up front plan enables our clients to save thousands of dollars in Federal Estate Taxes. The use of some very straightforward techniques may allow clients to take advantage of the benefits afforded under the Federal Tax Laws. As individuals live longer, rising medical and nursing home costs often threaten the preservation of one?s assets. The amount of misinformation in this area is considerable. The law is rapidly changing. Firm attorneys can face these challenges through Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney and Article 81 guardianship proceedings.

We have represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in estate litigation based on will contests, construction proceedings and probate. Estates need to be properly administered through the Court, whether or not there is a will. Practical issues, such as disposing of personal and real property, also need to be addressed.

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If you have considered seeking legal counsel with regard to a difficult family situation, you have probably been intimidated by the legal process. We are sensitive to these concerns and handle each and every situation with compassion, integrity and discretion. The firm handles virtually every aspect of family law including divorce, support enforcement, visitation, and custody in the trial and appellate courts in addition to serving as law guardians.

Each day individuals are seriously injured in accidents. We understand the obstacles you encounter in obtaining just compensation. Auto accidents require a keen understanding of several areas of law. Lost wages and medical expenses may often be covered by no fault. More serious injuries may require litigation to fully recover for your pain and suffering.

If you feel that you may have a personal injury case, please contact the firm?s civil litigation team immediately. The firm would be pleased to evaluate your case for free, to determine if there is a responsible party from which you can collect, and give you guidance on how to best protect yourself and your claim.

Automobile Accidents:
Recovery for damages to property, for lost wages and medical expenses and for pain and suffering are the three areas generally involved in an automobile accident case. In addition, the firm will seek recovery not only for damages sustained to your vehicle and other property, but will also assist in obtaining "no-fault" benefits for lost wages and medical expenses. (A person seriously injured in an automobile accident also has a right to recovery for said injuries, as well as pain and suffering.)

Personal Accidents:
If you are injured as a result of tripping over or slipping on something, the firm will be pleased to review your case for free to determine if there is a responsible party who caused or knew of the defective condition so as to pursue a recovery on your behalf. The firm has extensive experience in handling personal injury matters by pursuing those responsible for compensatory damages.

At some time in their lives, nearly every person buys or sells property. The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment an individual will ever undertake. Careful consideration should be given to the attorney you choose to represent your interests.

The complexity of Real Estate Transactions often creates the need for a broad range of legal advice. Firm attorneys have the breadth and diversity of knowledge to advise clients on a virtually all issues. We offer services involving all areas of real estate, expanding far beyond the buying and selling of a family home. The firm has the capacity to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, corporations, lending institutions or other organizations. The firm?s real estate practice encompasses transactional matters including:

Real Estate Law does not just involve transactions. Sometimes clients require litigation to enforce one?s rights.

Additionally, the tax department particularly excels in the interpretation of complicated tax matters.

An individual with a Workers' Compensation claim should not risk their claim in the hands of just any lawyer. The Claimant should be sure to retain a lawyer that is familiar with not only the substantive issues of the Workers' Compensation law, but also the procedural issues at the Workers' Compensation Board.

South Carolina Personal Injury Attorneys

Ever since Reese Joye opened the Joye Law Firm in North Charleston in 1968, they have been fighting to help people face legal challenges (click here for more information about our founder). Whether a personal injury was suffered at work, on the highways, or due to a defective product, members of the Joye Law Firm have been there for thousands of clients. The firm lawyers, who have combined litigation experience of more than 130 years, possess institutional knowledge and the legal abilities to help ensure that clients get a fair recovery when they have suffered injuries. The attorneys at Joye Law Firm understand how the insurance companies work; most of the firm's lawyers began their legal careers working for corporate clients and insurance companies, defending the types of cases they now handle for their clients.

In 1997, the Joye Law Firm received national acclaim when it represented a family that lost a child as the result of a defective door latch on a minivan. The jury returned a verdict of $262.5 million, which was the largest verdict ever against an automobile manufacturer in the United States at that time. This verdict remains the largest personal injury verdict in South Carolina. The firm also has won large monetary awards for clients who were injured due to untrained and unskilled drivers of commercial vehicles; various types of defects in automobiles, trucks, and minivans; and on-the-job injuries. They also actively assist clients who have been injured as the result of dangerous prescription medications.

Members of the Joye Law Firm handled hundreds of racial discrimination claims against life insurance companies that wrongly used discriminatory practices in establishing premiums. Additionally, they handle other claims involving the improper denial of insurance benefits, including disability and life insurance claims. The firm is committed to assisting clients who have experienced significant monetary losses because of investment and brokerage firms' improper handling of client accounts.

The Joye Law Firm is established as a leader in the area of mass torts litigation and has retained a fulltime mass torts coordinator. The firm also has multiple full-time investigators who spent over 50 years in law enforcement with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and the City of Charleston Police Department, as well as a full-time information technology specialist who utilizes the latest computer technology and prepares various computer-generated graphics for use during complex trials.

Joye Law Firm has 10 experienced attorneys and more than 30 paralegals and other staff members. Their commitment to excellence is confirmed by the receipt of Martindale-Hubbell's highest legal rating (AV), and they are one of the few law firms in the country that is a member of the Leaders' Forum of the American Association for Justice.

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Have you or someone you care about been injured in an accident? Contact a South Carolina accident lawyer at the Joye Law Firm today. Our office is located in Charleston, but we have successfully advocated for clients throughout the lowcountry area, including Columbia, Georgetown, Goose Creek, Hilton Head, Sumter, Moncks Corner, Myrtle Beach, Summerville and Walterboro. Complete a FREE Online Consultation Form or call us today.

Verdicts and Settlements

South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers

The following is a list of some verdicts and settlements obtained by the Joye Law Firm. The results listed are provided to be representative of the types of cases the law firm has experience handling. These results should not be considered as a description or characterization of the quality of the firm's work and in no way should be interpreted as a guarantee of a specific result for a potential case. The value of every case is determined based on specific factual and legal circumstances. In many cases, the amount of the recovery depends on the amount of available insurance coverage. Also, there may be legal restrictions on how much someone can recover even when they have sustained severe injuries. For example, some of the results listed below refer to recoveries obtained on behalf of an injured worker. The settlement amounts listed for those cases are based on third party liability cases pursued against a party other than the worker's employer since the amount which can be recovered under our workers' compensation system is capped. The Joye Law Firm is proud of these results our South Carolina injury lawyers have achieved but prior results should not and cannot be relied on to create any expectation about what can be recovered for a client in a subsequent case