Barnwell, SC

Terry Richardson

Widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent plaintiff attorneys in the southeastern United States, Terry E. Richardson Jr. is a consummate litigator who represents individuals, groups, governments, and businesses in a wide range of matters. Often honored by colleagues and a leader in professional organizations, Terry’s legal career has included cases involving catastrophic injuries, product liability, securities fraud, and class actions. He has tried, and won, some of the largest cases in South Carolina. His more-notable cases include a $500 million settlement in a train derailment that was the largest single tort case in South Carolina history. He also represented a young construction worker who lost all four limbs in an electrocution in what is thought to be the largest personal-injury settlement in the state’s history. He was a pioneer in asbestos litigation, and he has represented many people in lawsuits against manufacturers and national retailers who were burned by defective products. Terry grew up helping his father raise and harvest crops on the family farm, an experience that taught him business skills at a very early age. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics at Clemson and completed a master’s in management and operations research in only one additional semester. He served as a systems engineer for IBM before being directly commissioned into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War to work on computerized logistical systems stateside and in Thailand. After returning to civilian life, he worked at Wilbur Smith & Associates, where he helped governments with financing bonds for airports and toll roads. He left the consulting firm to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1974 after serving as editor-in-chief of the South Carolina Law Review. Throughout the 70s, Terry and his firm worked extensively on asbestos products liability litigation, pursuing thousands of cases throughout the country. By the early 2000s, he was overseeing dramatic growth and expansion of a firm that achieved the multi-billion-dollar Tobacco Master Settlement. That case, against the four largest cigarette manufacturers in America, required the tobacco industry to pay states billions of dollars annually forever and restricted sales and marketing of cigarettes. Terry has won numerous professional accolades over the course of his career, including the Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association War Horse Award and President’s Award for service to the South Carolina Trial Lawyers. He has twice been a Lawyer of the Year in the annual “Best Lawyers in America” publication, and he has consistently maintained a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. Terry and his wife, Gail, still live in the Barnwell home they bought at the beginning of his legal career. They enjoy spending time at Edisto Beach with their three children and 10 grandchildren. Terry also enjoys ski trips with friends.

Brady Thomas

Brady Thomas represents families and victims in a variety of cases, including catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, burn injuries, product liability, and other personal injury litigation. He’s driven by a desire to help others who are suffering. At times, he helps others in addition to his clients. Brady has represented victims in more than five dozen cases involving exploding gas cans across the country. His work spurred the industry to add flame arrestors to all new plastic gas cans beginning in 2017, a change from which everyone benefits. He has worked on behalf of consumers in class action cases such as a challenge to closing fees in auto sales. He was the lead trial attorney in a case that resulted in a $4 million judgement for car buyers who were charged fees that went beyond dealers’ actual expenses. He successfully argued an appeal of the verdict. Licensed to appear in state and federal courts in Georgia as well as in South Carolina, he has helped medical malpractice victims in both states with cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, retained objects, and falls after failure to supervise. Brady also represents victims in auto crash cases, including roof crush, tire defect and fuel-fed fire cases. A native of Evans, Ga., Brady attended Florida State University. He ran cross country and track during college. He earned his Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. He has earned professional distinction throughout his legal career, including recognition in “Super Lawyers,” “The Best Lawyers in America” and a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. Brady and his wife, Brooke, attend St. John Neumann Catholic Church in northeast Columbia with their children Ansley and Ryan. In his spare time, Brady enjoys running with his dogs and following Florida State sports.

Amy L.B. Hill

Amy Hill is a highly experienced litigator, representing plaintiffs in class actions, complex business disputes, financial fraud, personal injury, nursing home abuse, and products liability cases. With a background in accounting, Amy brings a unique, detail-driven perspective to every case she handles. Her passion for uncovering the facts and meticulously analyzing evidence makes her a formidable advocate for clients navigating life-altering challenges. Amy pays special attention to both the emotional toll as well as the economic impact on her clients. She appreciates that her clients have been dealt a life-altering blow to either their health or her small business. Amy’s goal is to do her best to minimize that impact or at least provide compensation to ease the burden her clients are facing. Amy is a proven leader in the legal profession. Twice Amy has been listed as one of the top 25 attorneys in South Carolina by the Super Lawyers Organization. She is a former president of the Richland County Bar and a past member of the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates. Her professional achievements have been recognized nationally in publications like Benchmark Litigation and Best Lawyers in America, and she received the prestigious Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council. Early in her career, Amy gained valuable experience defending companies and financial professionals. Today, she uses that insight to hold negligent parties accountable and fight for individuals, families, and small businesses who have been wronged. Whether it’s exposing neglect in nursing homes, pursuing justice for victims of defective products, or financial fraud, Amy is relentless in her pursuit of relief for her clients. Amy earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Clemson University Honors College before graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Will Lewis

A former federal prosecutor who earned commendations for his work, Will Lewis’ varied legal practice includes representing whistleblowers in qui tam actions and helping people seriously harmed by defective products, corporate wrongdoing or negligence. He also defends people accused of white-collar crimes. During his time as an assistant U.S. attorney in the District of South Carolina, Will prosecuted white-collar fraud, corruption, healthcare fraud, human trafficking, and violent crimes. He also successfully argued cases on appeal. He received the FBI Director’s Commendation in 2018 and United States Attorney’s Awards for Excellence in Prosecution in 2016-18. Will holds a bachelor’s in economics from Washington and Lee University, where he captained the baseball team. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Costa M. Pleicones of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Will and his wife, Allison Foster Lewis, have one son, Arthur Camden Lewis II.

Chris Moore

A leader in litigation aimed at holding the manufacturers of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries accountable for problems with their products, Chris Moore helps people who are harmed by the actions of others. His work on that front includes pursuing litigation against national manufacturers of e-cigarettes, remote-controlled vehicles and other devices after batteries exploded. Many people across the country have been injured in such incidents, which are occurring with increasing frequency. Chris frequently represents clients in personal injury cases, including trucking accidents, severe burns, medical malpractice, and mesothelioma stemming from asbestos exposure. His practice also includes complex litigation and class actions. Born and raised in Goldsboro, NC, Chris earned a bachelor’s degree at North Carolina State University and a Juris Doctor at the Charleston School of Law. He and his wife, Mary Wallace, live in Florence with their children DeBerry, Baker, and Wallace. An avid golfer, Chris worked briefly as an assistant golf pro before attending law school.

James D. Mosteller, III

James D. Mosteller, III is the founder of The Mosteller Law Firm, providing legal assistance to South Carolina small business owners and local government leaders for nearly 35 years. His practice areas include litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate law, probate, family planning, and family court litigation. He represents individuals, companies, and institutions, including Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, the Three Rivers Landfill, the City of New Ellenton, and Barnwell County. He practices primarily in Aiken, Bamberg, and Barnwell Counties, and in the Federal District Court for the State of South Carolina.

Brendan Green

Brendan Green is a firm believer in justice for all. That is why he has dedicated his legal practice to representing victims in cases where others have caused them harm. He battles to protect their interests and fights for their rights. Brendan represents clients in a full range of personal injury, wrongful death, dangerous product, and medical malpractice cases. His cases have included tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, accidents involving DUI, workplace and industrial injuries, nursing home abuse, and daycare injuries. His legal experience allows him to build a strong case for every client, one that demonstrates both the extent of the injury and spells out its impact on the lives of victims and their loved ones. He has taken on insurance companies on behalf of clients in personal injury cases and vehicle accidents ranging from relatively straightforward to complex. He has experience in intricate malpractice cases with multifaceted issues, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. No matter the case, he realizes the importance of fast action. In addition to South Carolina statutes of limitations that determine deadlines for filing lawsuits, there also are practical reasons for rapid responses. A skilled attorney begins gathering evidence and interviewing immediately, while memories are fresh and documentation is easier to unearth. Brendan always is poised to spring quickly into action. Brendan is unrelenting in pursuing the compensation for injuries, mental anguish, pain and suffering that clients need to move forward with their lives. His laser focus is on clients’ needs, making sure they have the care and support required now and in the future. Sometimes, that means a quick and fair settlement with an insurance company. In other situations, if a company or individual tries to deny responsibility, a longer battle might be necessary. Brendan always is prepared to fight for as long as it takes, in the courtroom or through negotiations. Brendan is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Florida Atlantic University.