Atty. Thomas M. "Tom" White

Atty. Thomas M. "Tom" White

Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. "Tom" White at a glance

Thomas M. "Tom" White is a workers comp attorney based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, practicing at Steinberg Law Firm. Educated at The University of South Carolina (—, 1977) and University of Virginia (—). 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 Goose Creek, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases
  • After he graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, Tom studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1978 and joined Steinberg in 1980
  • Tom is an active member in the legal community as he is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, and South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
  • He has served on the Charleston County Common Pleas Liaison Committee and the Charleston County Grievance Committee
  • He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for 15 years (2007-2022) and has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2011
  • To learn more about Tom or to contact him, please call (843) 720-2800 or visit https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/thomas-m-white/

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. "Tom" White's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. "Tom" White 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 Goose Creek 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas M. "Tom" White

Where is Thomas M. "Tom" White's law office located?
Thomas M. "Tom" White's law practice is located in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The firm is Steinberg Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. "Tom" White handle?
Thomas M. "Tom" White focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Thomas M. "Tom" White go to law school?
Thomas M. "Tom" White earned their education at (—, 1977); (—).
How can I contact Thomas M. "Tom" White for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas M. "Tom" White received?
Thomas M. "Tom" White's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

The University of South Carolina
- 1977
University of Virginia
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers; 2017-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent-Martindale-Hubbell, 2020 – 2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elite Lawyer: Elite Lawyer, 2021 - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation, 2017 - 2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation, 2011 – 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell; A/V Preeminent; 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ALM/Martindale-Hubbell; AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated; 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers; 2011-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law, Charleston (SC)
- 2011

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