Sumter, SC

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.

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.

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.

Lewis H. Warr

Lewis H. Warr focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, including auto accidents, personal injury, and criminal defense. He is a member of several legal associations and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top 20 Professional Under 40. He graduated from The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

William H. Edwards

William H. Edwards is a Partner at Moore Bradley Myers, practicing in automobile accidents, personal injury, wrongful death cases, civil and business litigation, residential landlord-tenant cases, and local government law. He graduated summa cum laude from Presbyterian College and cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is licensed to practice in U.S. District Court. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association, Lexington County Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers Association, and South Carolina Association for Justice. He was awarded the 2012 Pro Bono Award from the Service Members and Veterans in Law, recognized in 2014 by the U.S. Department of the Army, named Top Young Attorney (2012) by Columbia Living Magazine, Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell.

Tom Kyle

Tom Kyle serves as the Senior Counsel for Advocacy and Litigation Skills Development at The Jeffcoat Firm, where he is dedicated exclusively to advancing the courtroom and litigation capabilities of the firm’s attorneys. A highly-respected trial lawyer with over 27 years of experience and a track record of success in serious injury and wrongful death cases, Tom brings both depth and passion to the art of advocacy. Double board-certified in Civil Trial and Civil Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Tom is nationally recognized for his excellence in litigation and legal education. He is a Champion of the National College of Advocacy’s Masters of Trial Law Program and holds honors such as membership in the MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum, Elite Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and the Belli Society. Tom’s commitment to continuous learning and innovation has taken him across the country to study the craft of trial presentations and stay at the forefront of advocacy. At The Jeffcoat Firm, he designs and delivers hands-on training sessions, mock trial exercises, and individualized coaching to sharpen attorneys’ skills in jury selection, witness examination, storytelling, and strategic motion practice. He also develops a robust internal training curriculum and brings in outside experts to ensure the firm’s litigators are always learning, evolving, and ready for trial. Tom is licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa state and federal courts, as well as the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Sheila McNair Robinson

Sheila McNair Robinson is a Partner at Moore Bradley Myers, practicing in all areas of family law, child custody modification, and divorce, and is an experienced mediator. She earned her degree from Furman University in 1989 and the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. She has earned the distinguished AV Martindale-Hubble rating. She is a past president of the Lexington County Bar and a member of the Family Section of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. She was selected as a South Carolina Woman of Influence in 2021, the best Family Law Attorney in Lexington County in 2022, and a member of the Midlands Legal Elite in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.