Atty. Stephen R. Suggs
Growing up in Easley, SC, Stephen Suggs saw the incredible impact his father, also a lawyer, made on the community struggling with brown lung. He was inspired by how his father used the law to combat inequities and committed himself to do the same.
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Stephen R. Suggs is an Attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Stewart Law Offices. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1999) and United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (2000). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of South Carolina (Marketing, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Board of Advocates for Historic Columbia Advisory Council, South Carolina Association for Justice. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Growing up in Easley, SC, Stephen Suggs saw the incredible impact his father, also a lawyer, made on the community struggling with brown lung
- He was inspired by how his father used the law to combat inequities and committed himself to do the same
- Stephen received his Bachelor’s and law degree from the University of South Carolina, where he was elected Vice-President of Student Trial Lawyers
- He firmly believes the law should serve everyone in society, not just the rich, strong, and powerful among us
- That’s why he built a career fighting for everyday people who are facing one of the most difficult times in their lives
- For nearly 10 years, Stephen worked for a non-profit, Appleseed Legal Justice Center in Columbia, SC, where he was involved in major civil rights litigation
- He joined Stewart Law Offices in 2018 and has been improving the lives of his clients ever since
- When he isn’t in our Columbia, SC office, Stephen spends his free time cooking and playing basketball with his wife and five children
- Awards - Riley Diversity Leadership Institute – Midlands Class of 2018 - USC Law Student Inns of Court - Recognized by The Best Lawyers® in America since 2021 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants - Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024 *Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes
- After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before deduction of incurred expenses
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. Suggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Stephen R. Suggs is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Stephen R. Suggs is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Stephen R. Suggs 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.
Stephen R. Suggs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Stephen R. Suggs is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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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