Hilton Head Island, SC

J. Olin McDougall, II

J. Olin “Lin” McDougall, II, Esquire, graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1994, and has actively represented the rights of injured victims since 1996. He concentrates in areas such as Serious Injury and Death Claims, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers’ Compensation Claims, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Claims and Litigation, Premises Liability, Defective and Dangerous Products, School and Education Litigation, and Boating and Water Accidents. He was recently honored as one of the “Top Attorneys” in South Carolina and included in The Environmental Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10.

Tyler A. Melnick

A South Carolina native, Tyler represents clients in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice and driving under the influence he has appeared on behalf of clients in the Court of Common Pleas, District of S.C., Federal and the S.C. Court of appeals. Tyler began his legal career on Hilton Head Island as a litigation attorney where he litigated automobile accident cases, premises liability cases and medical malpractice claims. He has negotiated settlements for clients ranging from minor traffic accidents to multi-million dollar catastrophic injuries and brings a well-rounded and diverse legal background to the firm. As a partner of the firm, he has managed and negotiated cases involving catastrophic orthopedic damages and traumatic brain injuries as well as defended numerous individuals accused of driving under the influence (DUI).

Clinton Frederick Redfern

Clinton F. Redfern, Esquire, graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2011. He actively focuses his practice on representing the rights of injured victims in areas such as Serious Injury and Death Claims, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers Compensation Claims, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Claims and Litigation, Premises Liability, Defective and Dangerous Products, School and Education Litigation, and Boating and Water Accidents.

Sam Bauer

Samuel C. Bauer, or “Sam” to everyone who knows him, is a trial lawyer dedicated to the fields of criminal defense and personal injury. Sam has appeared as counsel in some of the most complex civil and criminal trials heard in our State’s Courts and, when required, has taken appeals to the South Carolina Supreme Court. Sam has served as President of the Beaufort County Bar Association, and President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. For more than 20 years he has served as a member of the Jurisprudence section of the American Association of Forensic Sciences. In January 2024, Sam was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, as a member of the bar of the United States Supreme Court. With a scientific background unique in the legal community, Sam has litigated some of the most complex criminal and civil cases in both the State and Federal Courts. Among his outstanding credentials, Sam is death penalty certified by the Supreme Court and is recognized by his peers for his dedication in the field of DUI defense. Sam is a frequent lecturer at legal education classes for both lawyers and judges. He has served as both a public defender and as a Municipal Court Prosecutor. As a lifeline member of the lowcountry, he has a strong history of charitable and volunteer work. Sam currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of a Hilton Head Prep, a local non-profit school offering JK-12 education. Mr. Bauer’s motto is “Justice Must be Won.” When you take your case seriously, call Sam Bauer, and put his experience and diligence to work for you. Sam offers free consultations to his prospective clients.

William C. Clark

William C. Clark is an Attorney and Partner at Clark & Stevens, P.A., specializing in family law, personal injury, medical malpractice, construction litigation, and civil litigation. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1974. He is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, a Fellow of the National Litigation Academy, and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Christian Legal Society, SC Association for Justice, and the Beaufort County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the District Court for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, and is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Certified Family Court Mediator, and Certified Circuit & Federal Court Arbitrator.

Zachary S. Naert

Zachary S. Naert is an attorney who founded Naert Law Firm, LLC in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in 2009 and has experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, employment law, and timeshare disputes. He is fluent in Spanish and has practiced in various South Carolina state and federal courts.

Rob Metro

Rob Metro is a distinguished trial attorney specializing in personal injury litigation and related fields, such as medical malpractice, civil rights, and military housing litigation. He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1996 and later earned his J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law in 2000. Since then, Rob has been practicing in Beaufort County, South Carolina, where he has built an exemplary career spanning over two decades. Mr. Metro handles a broad spectrum of injury-related cases, with a strong emphasis on catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and civil rights litigation in South Carolina’s Low Country. Attorney Metro is deeply committed to serving those in need, with a particular focus on supporting military families and advocating for the rights of injured children. To further this mission, he has established a comprehensive network of attorneys nationwide who serve as local co-counsel, enabling him to effectively pursue claims on behalf of deserving clients in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. Mr. Metro is distinguished by his meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering determination to pursue demanding cases. Occasionally, this even includes traveling overseas to Europe to identify and interview important witnesses. His professionalism, relentless pursuit of justice, and deep compassion for children and families in need are a testament to his dedication. He is particularly noted for his representation of military families and special-needs students, as well as high-profile class-action lawsuits. His legal expertise includes complex issues, such as the federal enclave doctrine and derivative sovereign immunity in cases involving military installations. For the past ten years, his focus has expanded to include representing military families affected by contaminated housing, leading groundbreaking class-action litigation against privatized military housing corporations. Rob is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Beaufort County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice. His widespread practice serves clients primarily in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and South Carolina’s Low Country, while extending services nationally in specific litigation areas. Originally from Litchfield, Connecticut, Rob now resides in Bluffton, South Carolina with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Walter. In his free time, Rob enjoys traveling, cooking, competitive shooting and collecting historical rifles and pistols-activities reflecting his passion for history and culture.