Atty. Joe Sandefur
Joe Sandefur has been a trial lawyer for his entire career. Joe won his first multimillion dollar verdict at the age of 32 when he and Martin Stark took on Sherwin-Williams in Marion County, South Carolina.
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Joe Sandefur is an Attorney based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, securities, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2006) and Florida U.S. District Court District of South Carolina (2006). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law J.D. (—) and Wofford College B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Association of Justice Horry County Bar Association. Serands clients in Murrells Inlet, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joe Sandefur has been a trial lawyer for his entire career
- Joe won his first multimillion dollar verdict at the age of 32 when he and Martin Stark took on Sherwin-Williams in Marion County, South Carolina
- Joe had recently left one of the State’s largest insurance defense firms to partner with Martin and focus his practice on representing the injured against insurance companies and wrong-doers
- The victory over Sherwin-Williams solidified Joe’s passion to help injured people and their families obtain the justice they deserve
- Since then, Joe has resolved multiple cases for his clients exceeding one million dollars
- Joe is Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent Rated, the highest rating available, and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Joe began his legal career as a South Carolina prosecutor, prosecuting DUI and domestic abuse cases
- Joe then practiced with a large insurance defense firm representing insureds and companies
- Joe learned how insurance carriers valued claims and now uses that knowledge to maximize recoveries for his clients
- Joe is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Florida and is an active member in the South Carolina Association for Justice
- Awards & Recognitions •Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum •Million Dollar Advocates Forum •National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Under 40 •Horry County Bar Past President •South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association Trial Academy Graduate •Martindale-Hubble - AV Rated •South Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star Recent Wins Parks-Coleman, Shacahri v
- Thompson, William $5,004,426 Car Accident 2024
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joe Sandefur is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Joe Sandefur is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joe Sandefur is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Joe Sandefur is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →
Joe Sandefur is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Murrells Inlet 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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