Atty. R. Daniel "Dan" Addison

Atty. R. Daniel "Dan" Addison

Dan Addison is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Charleston office with three decades of experience in medical malpractice, dental, and workers’ compensation. Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Dan was Managing Partner of his own firm, the Addison Law Group in Columbia, South Carolina, which specialized in workers’ compensation litigation, subrogation, insurance coverage, and mediation.

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R. Daniel "Dan" Addison is a workers comp attorney based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Hall Booth Smith PC. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan Addison is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Charleston office with three decades of experience in medical malpractice, dental, and workers’ compensation
  • Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Dan was Managing Partner of his own firm, the Addison Law Group in Columbia, South Carolina, which specialized in workers’ compensation litigation, subrogation, insurance coverage, and mediation
  • He also spent more than a decade at a large firm in Columbia that specialized in conflict prevention, conflict management, and conflict resolution
  • Dan also represented doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice cases
  • Dan’s passion for the intersection of law and medicine stems from his childhood in a medical household, where he was raised by a father who was a doctor and a mother who was a nurse
  • His knowledge of the complexities and pressures faced by medical professionals, insurers, and patients alike gives him a deep understanding of the complicated medical issues underlying most matters and helps inform his approach to finding favorable resolutions that meet each client’s unique needs
  • Dan earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law and clerked for Thomas W. Cooper Jr. of the South Carolina Third Circuit Court
  • He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science from Clemson University

Practice Areas Explained

R. Daniel "Dan" Addison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Daniel "Dan" Addison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

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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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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Where is R. Daniel "Dan" Addison's law office located?
R. Daniel "Dan" Addison's law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The firm is Hall Booth Smith PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Daniel "Dan" Addison handle?
R. Daniel "Dan" Addison focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
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R. Daniel "Dan" Addison earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
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What awards or recognition has R. Daniel "Dan" Addison received?
R. Daniel "Dan" Addison's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Education

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

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar

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