Atty. Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery
Attorney Benjamin W. Akery is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm.
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Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery is a workers comp attorney based in North Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Steinberg Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2008). Educated at Emory University (—, 2008) and College of Charleston (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in North Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Benjamin W. Akery is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm
- Based out of the Goose Creek office, Ben primarily handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases
- Ben earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Emory University's School of Law
- He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar, and Berkeley County Bar, where he served on the board of directors and as president of the Young Lawyers Division
- He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for four consecutive years (2016-2020; 2022) and was selected as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in 2022 for Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants
- Ben was also selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017 and was nominated as a Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- He is passionate about giving back to the community and is an active member of Crosstowne Christian Church and serves as chair of the board of directors for Healing Farms
- To learn more about Ben or to contact him, please call (843) 720-2800 or visit https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/benjamin-w-akery/
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 North Charleston 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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