Atty. Amy L. Gaffney

Atty. Amy L. Gaffney

Amy L. Gaffney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Amy L. Gaffney at a glance

Amy L. Gaffney is a employment and litigation attorney based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Gaffney Mediation. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Charleston-SC) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Amy L. Gaffney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Amy L., who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2012
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Amy L. Gaffney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy L. Gaffney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Amy L. Gaffney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Amy L. Gaffney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Pleasant are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy L. Gaffney

Where is Amy L. Gaffney's law office located?
Amy L. Gaffney's law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The firm is Gaffney Mediation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy L. Gaffney handle?
Amy L. Gaffney focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Amy L. Gaffney go to law school?
Amy L. Gaffney earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Amy L. Gaffney for a consultation?
You can contact Amy L. Gaffney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Amy L. Gaffney received?
Amy L. Gaffney's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Charleston-SC); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Columbia-SC).

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1994

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Charleston-SC)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Columbia-SC)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Columbia-SC)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Columbia-SC)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Columbia-SC)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Columbia-SC)
- 2014

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