Business Details
Your Rights, Our Priority: South Carolina Personal Injury & Criminal Defense
The Law Offices of L. Morgan Martin have dedicated over three decades to providing skilled legal representation in personal injury and criminal defense matters across South Carolina. Our team of accomplished attorneys, including former prosecutors and state legislators, combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach to protect clients' rights and pursue favorable outcomes. We prioritize thorough case investigation, strategic advocacy, and personalized attention to address complex legal challenges. With a proven track record in high-stakes litigation, including multimillion-dollar verdicts and appellate reversals, we deliver results-driven representation rooted in integrity and experience.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our induction into the American College of Trial Lawyers and consistent recognition for ethical practice. We serve individuals facing criminal charges, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and other legal disputes, ensuring accessibility through free consultations and contingency fee arrangements. By focusing on trial preparation and leveraging decades of courtroom experience, we aim to resolve cases efficiently while maintaining readiness for litigation when necessary.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Trucking Crash Injury
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of combined experience in high-stakes litigation
- Led by former prosecutors and state legislators with trial expertise
- Contingency fee arrangements ensure accessible justice
- Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers for excellence
- Secured $10M+ verdicts in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommend
Most respectful
Knowledgeable lawyer
Complete satisfaction
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured by negligence in car accidents, premises liability, and product defects. Our attorneys prove duty of care breaches to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. With decades of experience, we handle catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases, prioritizing client recovery through contingency fees. Our track record includes $8M+ settlements for families.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Former prosecutors leverage insider knowledge to challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, or litigate at trial. We specialize in appellate reversals and protecting constitutional rights, with a focus on minimizing long-term consequences for clients' freedom and reputations.
Car Accidents
We handle motor vehicle collision cases involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Our team investigates negligence like distracted driving or speeding to establish liability. Services include negotiating with insurers, proving fault, and recovering damages for property damage, medical bills, and emotional trauma. We prioritize maximizing compensation for long-term recovery needs.
Wrongful Death
We assist families pursuing justice for loved ones lost to negligence. Our attorneys prove causation and quantify economic losses like funeral costs and lost income. We also seek non-economic damages for grief and loss of companionship. With experience in multimillion-dollar settlements, we guide executors through complex estate litigation and survival actions.
Trucking Crash Injury
We represent victims of commercial vehicle collisions, addressing unique federal and state regulations. Our team proves trucker negligence through logbook violations, fatigue, or speeding. We recover compensation for catastrophic injuries, property damage, and long-term care costs, countering aggressive insurance defense tactics to ensure fair settlements for life-altering losses.
People
L. Morgan Martin
Founding Attorney
Former state legislator and gubernatorial cabinet member with 30+ years of trial experience. Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers for excellence in criminal defense and personal injury. Specializes in complex litigation and appellate advocacy.
Mary Ashley Martin
Attorney
Handles criminal defense and personal injury cases with a focus on client communication. Leverages legislative and legal background to develop strategic defenses and negotiate favorable outcomes for clients facing serious charges.
M. O'Bryan Martin
Attorney
Specializes in personal injury litigation, including wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims. Known for compassionate client support and aggressive courtroom advocacy, securing multimillion-dollar settlements for accident victims.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being arrested?
Request an attorney immediately. Do not answer questions or consent to searches until consulting with a criminal defense lawyer.
How are personal injury settlements calculated?
Settlements consider medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term recovery needs, proven through evidence of negligence.
Do you handle cases outside Conway?
We represent clients throughout South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach and the Pee Dee region, in personal injury and criminal defense matters.
What payment options are available?
We work on contingency fees for injury cases and offer flexible payment arrangements for criminal defense services.
Can I appeal a criminal conviction?
Yes. Our firm specializes in appellate litigation, including successfully reversing a manslaughter conviction through higher court advocacy.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
South Carolina's statute of limitations is typically three years, but consulting an attorney promptly ensures evidence preservation and timely filing.
