Here at Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC (RPWB), our greatest reward is securing justice and maximum compensation for our clients. We measure our success by the lives we help rebuild after catastrophic injuries, dangerous defective products, and corporate negligence.
We are deeply honored that our relentless commitment to our clients has been consistently recognized by our peers and the most respected legal rating organizations in the country.
Firm-Wide Legal Honors
U.S. News & World Report / Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
RPWB is routinely recognized as a top-tier law firm, earning up to 21 “Best Law Firm” tier badges in consecutive years. This designation is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and the review of additional information provided by law firms.
Top-Listed Plaintiff Firm in South Carolina
Based on the sheer volume of our attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, RPWB has been consecutively named the top-listed plaintiff law firm in South Carolina for class action, mass tort, and product liability litigation.
The Legal 500
RPWB has been distinguished by The Legal 500 as one of the top six law firms in the United States for asbestos litigation and other toxic torts, highlighting our extensive resources and success in handling large-scale, complex nationwide litigation.
The Best Lawyers in America®
The Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by their peers. Several of our attorneys have been listed in a single year across multiple practice areas.
"Lawyer of the Year" Honors
Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Attorneys selected for this honor are truly exceptional in their field, including these attorneys from RPWB:
- Elizabeth M. Burke – Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs), Charleston
- Nina Fields Britt – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions (Plaintiffs), Charleston
- Kimberly Keevers Palmer – Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation, Charleston
- Thomas D. Rogers – Medical Malpractice, Charleston
- Charles W. Patrick, Jr. – Four-time Lawyer of the Year recipient
Best Lawyers in America Honorees
Our attorneys are consistently listed among the best in the nation. Recent honorees include the following:
- James C. Bradley
- Nina Fields Britt
- Elizabeth M. Burke
- Jerry Hudson Evans
- Gregory A. Lofstead
- Christiaan Marcum
- Kimberly Keevers Palmer
- Thomas D. Rogers
- Kenneth J. Wilson
- Robert S. Wood
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
This award recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
- D. Charles Dukes – Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Mass Torts/Class Actions
- Theodore Hargrove, II – Commercial Litigation
- Deon Tedder – Personal Injury Litigation
South Carolina Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 5% of the lawyers in South Carolina are selected for the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5% are selected for the Rising Stars list.
South Carolina Super Lawyers
- Charles W. Patrick, Jr. – Consistently recognized for Personal Injury and Product Liability
- Elizabeth Middleton Burke – Consistently recognized for Medical Malpractice and Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Litigation
- Kenneth J. Wilson – Recognized for Personal Injury and Asbestos Litigation
South Carolina Rising Stars
- Deon Tedder – Consistently recognized for Personal Injury, Mass Torts, and Criminal Defense
Elite Legal Memberships and Peer Ratings
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating
The highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Qualifying attorneys at RPWB have earned this gold-standard rating, representing the pinnacle of professional excellence as evaluated by members of the bar and the judiciary.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
An invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff trial lawyers.
The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
RPWB attorney Deon Tedder has been selected for this exclusive honor, which recognizes the top 40 African American attorneys in each state who have demonstrated exceptional legal capability and success in their practice.
Put Our Recognized Advocates to Work for You
Awards and recognitions are a reflection of our past success, but our focus is always on the future and on our next client. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to negligence, defective products, or corporate wrongdoing, you deserve representation backed by a proven record of excellence. Call us at 843-727-6500 or complete the online form to schedule a free case evaluation. We have offices in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Aiken, and Columbia, South Carolina, and we serve clients throughout the state.
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