Hemingway, SC

Gary I. Finklea

Gary I. Finklea is a founding partner at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, with over 30 years of experience in private practice. He graduated magna cum laude from Francis Marion University in 1990 and earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of South Carolina in 1993. His practice areas include personal injury, automobile accidents, construction disputes, business litigation, consumer law, real estate disputes, zoning & development, and estate planning. He is a member of various legal and civic associations and was recognized as the South Carolina Home Builders Association Member of the Year in 2023.

Charlie J. Blake, Jr.

Charlie J. Blake, Jr. is a partner at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in general litigation, personal injury, automobile accidents, probate & real estate matters, and governmental/municipal matters. He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1999 and his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in 1996. He joined the firm in 2006 and became a partner in July 2020. He is a member of several legal associations and has been recognized for his leadership and community involvement, including being featured on the cover of Diversity Works Magazine.

J. Greg Hendrick

J. Greg Hendrick is a partner at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Francis Marion University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2007. He is a Licensed Title Insurance Agent and a member of several legal and community associations, focusing on developing long-term client relationships.

Susan C. McGill

Susan C. McGill is an attorney at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in personal injury, criminal law, and family law. She received her Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina. She was admitted to practice law in North Carolina in 2013 and South Carolina in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial law clerk and an Assistant Solicitor. She is a member of the Florence County Bar, Marion County Bar, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

William J. Edwards

William J. Edwards is an attorney at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, focusing on general litigation, business litigation, criminal law, and personal injury. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, being admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2020. He is committed to helping clients navigate difficult situations with honesty, dedication, and a strong work ethic.

Patrick B. Ford

Patrick B. Ford is an attorney at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, focusing on civil litigation, including business, probate, and real estate disputes, as well as corporate and business law, and worker's compensation claims. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2014 and double majored in Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. He was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 2014 and South Carolina in 2016.

Charles 'Chase' Holbrooks III is an attorney at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in probate, estate planning, and general litigation. He earned his J.D. from the Charleston School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2022. With three years of legal experience across two states, including Lexington, SC, and Salida, Colorado, he brings a dedicated, client-focused approach to his practice in Florence.