Hartsville, SC

Edward E. Saleeby

Edward E. Saleeby was born in Hartsville, graduated from Hartsville High School in 1944, and the University of South Carolina with an LL.B. in 1949. He was admitted to the Bar in 1949 and practiced law from 1949 to 2002. He served as a State Representative (1950-1958), Darlington County Attorney (1952), and a member of the USC Board of Trustees (1961-1972, 1988-1991). He was also Potentate of Omar Temple (1968-69), on the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Bar Association (1970-1973), and President of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association (1970-71). He was elected State Senator in 1972 and served for almost thirty years until 2002, chairing various Senate committees. He was known for his passion for public service and legal service, maintaining a walk-in policy for clients.

W. S. “Trey” Watts, III

Trey Watts is a partner at Smith, Watts and Associates, LLC. He earned his JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2003, after completing a Master's in Special Education from the same university and a Bachelor's from the College of Charleston. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina state and federal courts and is a member of several professional associations.

John W. Bledsoe III graduated from The Citadel and University of South Carolina Law School. He has been practicing law since 1973, with 43 years of experience in local, state, and federal courts. He handles a variety of legal areas including Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Vehicle Accidents, Worker's Compensation, Slip and Falls, Social Security Disability, Wills, Powers Of Attorney, Probate, Estates, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoptions, and Criminal Law.

Jonathan Blackwell

Jonathan is the founder and managing partner of Blackwell Law. He is a South Carolina native and Air Force veteran. After his military service and law school Jonathan returned home to serve the community that helped shape him. Since beginning his career Jonathan has taken on varying complex cases in criminal law and family law. He is currently a public defender in Lancaster County. Jonathan puts his client’s needs first and provides an unmatched level of empathy for each case he takes. If you have a question or legal issue Jonathan will go above and beyond to help you resolve it. In his free time, Jonathan loves to travel with his wife and son, exploring historical sites throughout the country together. You can also find him on a golf course or coaching baseball somewhere.

Gerald Malloy

Gerald Malloy provides professional legal advice and counsel for clients in Hartsville, SC and the surrounding areas. He works diligently on cases, advises on the best course of action, and makes the process simple for clients.

James H. Lucas

James H. Lucas, known as “Jay,” received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 1975, an M.P.A in 1981, and his J.D. from USC School of Law in 1987. He became a partner with Lucas, Warr, and White in 1994. He has served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th District since 1999 and was elected Speaker of the House in December 2014. Jay is based in the Hartsville office.

Cody T. Mitchell

Cody T. Mitchell received his bachelor’s degree from Presbyterian College in 2008 and his J.D. from USC School of Law in 2010. He is a staff member for Palmetto Boys State and a board member of Darlington County Habitat for Humanity. Cody also serves on the boards of the SC Association for Justice and the SC Bar Military and Veterans Law Section. He is based in the Hartsville office.