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Areas of Practice
We specialize in the following areas of practice:
- Employment Law and Discrimination
- Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
- Marital and Family Law
- Workers Compensation
- Criminal Defense
- Probate and Estate Planning
EMPLOYMENT LAW AND DISCRIMINATION
Employment and Discrimination Law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Our lawyers are experienced in interpreting and construing Federal and State anti-employment discrimination laws that prohibit discrimination in the work place based on an employee's race, color, religion, age, gender or disability.
The Gist Law Firm has successfully handled high profile cases against the Federal Government, the State Government, fortune 500 companies and numerous other entities which involve issues of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, and special laws governing state government, municipal and school district employment.
Our firm has helped and continues to help current and former employees challenge unlawful employment practices in order to stop discrimination in the workplace and to compensate the victims of discrimination. Our firm is involved in the fundamental issues of human rights and freedoms.
PERSONAL INJURY AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Our firm has represented individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.
Our firm understands that getting your medicals bills paid and making sure that you do not suffer financially through any lost wages are priorities, second only to getting better. Future damage and financial stability are obvious concerns. We will discuss your personal situation and go over the options available to you, as well as beginning to work with the insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.
MARITAL AND FAMILY LAW
Our firm handles a full range of family law matters including adoption, divorce, separation, equitable distribution of marital property, paternity, custody, and support. Educating our clients about the issues involved in family law is an integral part of our firm’s practice. Whether for a divorce, estate planning need, or post-judgment modification, our attorneys understand the necessity for our clients to be well informed about the specific details and options unique to their individual cases. Our clients, having a knowledge of the pertinent issues involved in each family law matter, coupled with the guidance of our experienced attorneys, are able to make informed and resourceful decisions about their cases and their families.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
The workers’ compensation statute does away with your right to bring a civil action against your employer. It is often referred to as a “no-fault system” - meaning you don’t have to prove fault in order to receive benefits. This is much different from a civil action where you must prove fault before you are entitled to receive even one dollar. This law was basically a compromise between employers and employees. The compromise means employee damages are limited but, in exchange, employees are not required to prove fault.
You have the right to a safe workplace. When you suffer an injury at work, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Working with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is your best chance for securing the benefits you need to replace lost income. Workplace accidents are as varied as workplaces themselves. Many times, disputes arise of the nature and severity of your workplace injury. Sometimes disputes even arise over whether or not the injury has an impact on your ability to perform your employment duties. These disputes can result in a denial of benefits or receipt of benefits in an insufficient amount. Our workers’ compensation lawyers are dedicated to helping you secure the benefits you need.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
With our attorney’s prior experience working at the state and county's prosecutor's office, we have an understanding of the State and Federal criminal systems and are well equipped to fight for you. We handle all criminal cases including:
- All Misdemeanors and Felonies
- Drug Trafficking
- Drug Possession
- Appeals
- Emergency Bond Hearings
- Probation Hearings
- Probation Violations
- Parole Revocations
- Parole Hearings
- Expungement of Criminal Records
PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING
Protecting your family estate and financial assets from probate taxes when you die is one of the most important and responsible things you can do for your spouse, children, and heirs. Unfortunately, too many people wait too long to establish a simple will or powers of attorney in place that will allow a loved one to make decisions about your health or finances for you, when you no longer can.
Our attorneys provide the advice and guidance necessary for you to establish a simple will and set up financial and medical powers of attorney. The Gist Law Firm can help you understand how South Carolina probate law will affect your estate when you die and provide peace of mind for your family and loved ones. The Gist Law Firm looks forward to meeting with you to establish your will and other estate planning needs.
Wills and Estate Planning Services:
- Simple Wills
- Living Wills
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Medical Power
- Advanced Health Care Directives
- Will Changes
