Orangeburg, SC

I.S. Leevy Johnson

I.S. Leevy Johnson is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A., and is featured in numerous editions of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He is recognized as one of South Carolina’s top civil and criminal trial lawyers. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1968 and was elected President of the South Carolina Bar in 1985. He has received the highest rating for ethics and legal ability by Martindale Hubbell and numerous other honors for his public service and contributions to the legal profession, including the Order of the Palmetto in 1999.

Pat McWhirter

H. Patterson McWhirter, President and founding shareholder of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A., has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of injured people and has obtained tens of millions of dollars for his clients. As one of the leading injury lawyers in the country for over 45 years, Pat McWhirter has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Super Lawyers. If you have been injured in an accident, Mr. McWhirter will ensure that you receive the best possible legal representation to get the money you deserve.

David focuses his practice on civil litigation including automobile and motorcycle wrecks, tractor trailer collisions, products liability, child injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, insurance bad faith, premises liability, construction litigation, and wrongful death. David is admitted to practice law in South Carolina, the District Court of South Carolina, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. David is AV rated, a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, America’s Top 100 Attorneys and many other sources of recognition.

Tommy Bellinger

Thomas P. Bellinger, a shareholder with McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A., is a highly respected workers compensation and personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Bellinger practices primarily in the firm’s Lexington and Newberry offices where he focuses on workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, product liability, automobile accidents, and all forms of personal injury. Mr. Bellinger has been named to the Best Lawyers in America. If you have been injured on the job or by the negligence of a third party, Mr. Bellinger will fight tirelessly to obtain the highest possible recovery on your behalf.

William T. Toal

William T. Toal is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Yale University (1962) and his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law (1968), where he graduated first in his class. He served as a law clerk for the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and was the only full-time lawyer in the newly formed Public Defender’s Office in Greenville County. He later taught at the University of South Carolina School of Law before joining the firm in 1975. His practice includes criminal, personal injury, and commercial litigation, and he is certified in mediation.

Nick Thomas

Nick Thomas is a skilled trial lawyer whose practice concentrates on DUI Charges, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury matters throughout South Carolina. He represents clients for a multitude of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, and also represents injured parties in personal injury cases. He is known for providing prompt attention, around-the-clock access, and tenacious representation to his clients.

Christopher M. Cunningham

Christopher M. Cunningham, a shareholder at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A., specializing in personal injury law. With extensive experience in cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and various other personal injuries, Chris is committed to advocating for those adversely affected by accidents. He strives to secure just compensation to aid his clients’ recovery and help them regain stability in their lives.