Atty. Joseph O. Thickens
Joseph O. Thickens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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Joseph O. Thickens is a personal injury attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Cavanaugh & Thickens LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar (2013). Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2025 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph O. Thickens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Joseph O., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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.
Joseph O. Thickens is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Columbia 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 venue, 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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