Clinton, SC

Mark Joye

Mark Joye is a trial lawyer and Firm Partner at Joye Law Firm, heading the litigation department. He specializes in trucking litigation, personal injury, and product liability, particularly focusing on tractor-trailer crashes and defective automobile components. Following in his father's footsteps, he is deeply empathetic to clients experiencing catastrophic events and prides himself on solving their problems and educating them on the legal process. He finds great satisfaction in seeing clients start new lives after successful case resolutions.

Ken Harrell

Ken Harrell is the Managing Partner at Joye Law Firm, joining in 1994 after six years in corporate defense. He focuses on business operations but also handles workers' compensation, car accidents, and defective products, and leads the firm's referral practice. He is known for his listening skills and empathy, aiming to understand clients' true needs. He grew up in a blue-collar family in Virginia and moved to Charleston after law school.

Jon E. Newlon

Jon E. Newlon began his legal career with the McCravy Law Firm after 13 years in the USAF both as an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and a NATO instructor. He holds a B.A. in English from The Citadel, an M.A. degree in Political Science from Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Tx., an A.A. degree in Paralegal Studies from Harford Community College, Bel Air, Md., and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. Newlon has taught higher education courses in business law at Lander University and Erskine College and alternative dispute resolution at Piedmont Technical College. Mr. Newlon began in private practice in 1998. He is licensed to practice in all South Carolina trial and appellate courts including Circuit Court, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the South Carolina Supreme Court. Mr. Newlon is also licensed to practice in Federal District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. Mr. Newlon is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He is specially certified to mediate cases in South Carolina. He has also been selected as one of the Top 100 trial attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Matthew W. Jackson

Matthew W. Jackson heads the Workers’ Compensation Department at Joye Law Firm, handling all cases under the state Workers’ Compensation Act. He is known for his compassionate approach, aiming to ease clients' fears and stress by taking on the burden of their legal issues. He makes two promises: to work hard and always tell the truth, ensuring clients feel cared for and understood. His compassion and empathy inspired him to become an attorney, and he believes in doing the right thing in every situation.

Jeff Gerardi

Jeff Gerardi is a personal injury attorney at Joye Law Firm's Summerville office, primarily handling auto accident cases, along with premises liability. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on alleviating clients' stress by taking on the complexities of insurance companies and legal processes. He finds immense satisfaction in helping clients who feel 'railroaded' by insurers, ensuring they receive fair treatment and compensation. He previously worked at Joye Law Firm from 1994-2000 before rejoining.

Sophie Dieckhaus

Sophie Dieckhaus is an attorney at Joye Law Firm's North Charleston office, representing injured workers and individuals in personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, and animal attacks. She is passionate about helping those who have been injured and believes in providing compassionate support and strong legal representation. She prioritizes explaining the legal process and setting realistic expectations for clients, aiming to alleviate their anxieties and ensure they feel heard and valued. She is also working towards her private pilot's license.

Milton D. Stratos II

Milton D. Stratos II, known as 'Milt,' is a South Carolina trial lawyer at Joye Law Firm, representing clients in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, and sexual harassment cases. A third-generation trial attorney, he is driven by a passion for holding responsible parties accountable and helping the less fortunate. He finds satisfaction in 'David-and-Goliath' victories and ensuring clients achieve closure and justice. He is licensed in South Carolina and Washington, D.C.