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Joseph P. Griffith, Jr.
Joe Griffith Law Firm, LLC
7 State Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 225-5563 | Fax: (843) 722-6254
http://www.joegriffith.com
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Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
We handle cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, car accident, truck/motorcycle accident, boat accident, burn injury, worker compensation, birth injury, construction accident, premises liability, product defect, sexual harassment, sex abuse and molestation, spinal cord injury, train accident, traumatic brain injury (TBI), qui tam/whistleblower, federal tort claims act (FTCA), securities fraud, stock fraud, insurance coverage claims, construction disputes, breach of contract, unfair trade practice, business litigation, white collar criminal defense, antitrust crimes, bank fraud, criminal conspiracy, mortgage fraud, environmental crimes, health care fraud, tax fraud and evasion crimes.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
SC, Nov 1982
Bar Number: 2292
Other Court Admissions
South Carolina State Courts.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, District of Columbia Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education on all practice areas. I have taught medical malpractice litigation and trial advocacy at the Department of Justice Trial Advocacy Center, and have taught continuing legal education courses on Health Care Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions, Federal and State Securities Enforcement, and the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Papers and Publications
"The Basics of the Federal Tort Claims Act," "Medical Malpractice Litigation and Federally Funded Health Centers: A Primer on the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act," "Federal and State Securities Enforcement," "Top Ten Pitfalls Encountered in Internal Investigations."
Example Cases
In 2007, I won the second highest jury verdict in all of South Carolina, winning almost $4,000,000 for our client in federal court in Florence, SC, in a breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty case.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of South Carolina School of Law
City:
Columbia
State:
SC
Year:
1992
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
City:
Chapel Hill
State:
NC
Year:
1979
Honors:
Dean's List
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
South Carolina
Firm Focus and History
The firm was started in October 2003.
We focus on three areas:
1. Personal Injury
2. White Collar Criminal Defense
3. Business Litigation
We practice civil and criminal litigation.
Previous Employment Summary
Information coming soon.
Activities and Awards
Best Lawyers in America, South Carolina SuperLawyer, Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe clients should try to educate themselves on legal issues they are facing. I strongly recommend that clients do internet research to get informed on issues that they face.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always willing to review documents for a client.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I generally do not do this.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always loved the idea of trying to help people achieve justice, whether in a civil or criminal setting.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney gave me a deep appreciation for the power of the prosecutor to impact a person or company's well-being. In the criminal context, it helped me to learn how to objectively analyze a case and dig deep into the facts because initial appearances can truly be misleading. In the civil context, I helped defend medical malpractice cases against the federal government. I represented the Veterans Hospital, the Marine Corps Hospital, the Navy Hospital, the U.S. Air Force Clinic, and federally funded Health Care Centers. This gave me a great perspective on the tactics and strategies of medical malpractice defense lawyers. The large number of federal court cases I tried as an AUSA gave me court room experience that few lawyers can match.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I've always loved litigation, and I still do.
What do you like best about your career?
The best part of my job is that I get paid for helping people.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a great associate, Christy DeLuca, who worked for an extremely large plaintiff's firm for about ten years, and really learned the ropes of the plaintiff's practice. She is very capable and relates to client's well. We make a good team.
What are your strengths and style?
Strengths: Tenacity, Broad Trial Experience, Good Judge of People.
Weaknesses: UNC-Chapel Hill Basketball, Ice Cream.
Personal Interests:
My four children are my favorite interest. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, reading, golf, snow-skiing and traveling.
Office Manager/Assistant
Diane Hills
Fax
(843) 722-6254
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We have a Spanish interpreter on retainer.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Injury cases are contingency fee based. Criminal cases are charged hourly or on a flat fee. Quotes available upon request.
Hourly Rates
Available upon request.
Free Initial Consultation?
The first hour of consultation is free.
Typical Retainer
Retainer quote available upon request.
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