Cross Hill Lawyers

Seasoned Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Big Firm Experience. I have been practicing law in the Upstate for almost 30 years. I have worked in a large law firm and have prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. Now, I defend those accused of crimes in South Carolina state, county and city courts. My office is across the street from the Anderson County Courthouse. Let me put my experience to work for you.

I also handle personal injury cases. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you need an experienced lawyer to help you navigate the complicated justice system and...

I represent employees and businesses in multiple areas of employment law, such as discrimination (age, disability, sex, religion, or race), wrongful termination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), non-compete agreements, and wage theft, which includes unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. I can be reached personally via email at jsummerlin@hortonlawfirm.net and via telephone at 864.233.4351. Please visit our website at www.hortonlawfirm.net and our blog at www.hortonlawfirm.net/blog for more details about our services.

I have dedicated the majority of my professional career to learning the "science" behind the Standardized Field Sobreity Tests as created by the NHTSA and used by all officers in South Carolina when conducting DUI investigations.

A native of Virginia, I have lived off and on in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1989, the year I graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA with a Master’s degree in theology. After seminary I worked at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and as a youth pastor at a rural Presbyterian church near Asheville, NC. In 1991 I went to South Africa for further graduate studies at Potchefstroom University. While there I completed a thesis on Sabbath observance in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. At that time F. W. de Klerk was the chancellor of Potchefstroom in addition...

I have practiced law in Spartanburg, SC since 1995. My practice is exclusively limited to family law issues, and I enjoy helping people through family crises. The three words that best describe my practice are aggressive, creative, and compassionate. I often speak locally and nationally at continuing legal eduction seminars on family law topics. In addition to my practice, I frequently speak on legal technology issues, such as using Macs in your law practice and the advantages of blogging. I also publish several legal blogs, which have a growing following in the legal and technology...

Whether in trial or strategic negotiations, Attorney Richard Davis is a dedicated advocate for injury victims. With years of litigation experience in courts and administrative tribunals throughout South Carolina, his extensive work before the SC Workers Compensation Commission and the Social Security Administration has led to the recovery of millions of dollars for victims of accidents and negligence.

AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Ric has helped his firm, the Davis Law Group, LLC ( davis.law) cultivate a reputation for knowledgeable legal defense and exemplary client services. With over 35 years of experience, he can help defend your right to compensation.

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Rob Usry has lived in South Carolina all his life, graduating Wofford College in 1996 and later University of South Carolina in 2000. His law degree first transitioned into work as a law clerk for a state circuit court judge in Barnwell for one year before practicing law in Easley. It was then in 2005 when he joined Holland & Usry, P.A and has been proud to represent fellow South Carolinians. He works primarily in matters of Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, and Family Law.

Brian is a former 13th Circuit Public Defender and has worked with thousands of clients. He has worked with on cases ranging from simple assault to murder. Furthermore, he has handled numerous high profile media cases, mentored new attorneys, and developed an outstanding reputation among his colleagues. As a private attorney, he uses these experiences and strengths to devise sound, strategic legal plans for each of his criminal and family law clients. Brian believes that having an attorney who is knowledgeable and methodical is crucial. Moreover, he prides himself on being accessible and honest with his clients.

As a native of Fort Mill, Attorney David Martin brings an in-depth knowledge of the legal landscape to each case he takes. If you are facing a problem involving family law, personal injury, or criminal defense, call David W. Martin Attorney at Law, LLC to schedule a consultation with their team. During your case evaluation, you will go over the details of your case to better understand how to prepare and what to expect. Mr. Martin can help you build a compelling case to tell your story effectively. Call their Fort Mill law firm today and get started.

Clark is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of experience, ready to tackle your case head-on and deliver the results you deserve. Clark co-founded the medical device company Glytec after college. Following FDA approval, he traveled nationwide, engaging with doctors and major hospital chains to promote this revolutionary technology. After years in the medical device industry, Clark pursued his dream of becoming an attorney and attended the Charleston School of Law. After receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2011, Clark returned to the Upstate, starting his career at a local DUI defense firm, learning from some of the most seasoned...

Chris was born in Hawaii to a military family but was raised in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Spartanburg High School before double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina and graduated from USC School of Law in 2015. While in law school, Chris spent his summers working as a law clerk conducting legal research to advocate for policy change for low-income South Carolinians. He provided legal assistance to low-income and underfunded communities through the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD program, received awards in scholastic achievement and Dean’s List recognition, and served as the Treasurer for...

Eric Philpot is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in History (B.A. 1994) and the St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida (J.D. 1997). Eric resides in Greenville with his wife Lorri and two children and is a member of Christ Church Episcopal. Attorney Eric Philpot has been recognized by Greenville Business Magazine as one of the Legal Elite of upstate South Carolina for personal injury. He was voted Best Trial Lawyer in Greenville News Best of the Upstate 2019 and was a finalist in 2020. Licensed to practice law in all South...

THE SADISTIC SURGEON RIDDLE: Before undergoing open-heart surgery, your sadistic surgeon comes in and gives you twelve (12) identical looking pills. One (1) of the pills will put you to sleep during the operation, the other eleven (11) pills will not. Also, any of the eleven (11) placebo pills will neutralize the sleeping pill, so take multiple pills will not help. The only other difference between the sleeping pill and the placebo pills is that the sleeping pill weighs either more or less than the other pills. The sinister surgeon, being a sport, gives you a...

Raised in Greenville SC. James H. Price IV was born and raised in Greenville, SC. After high school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of South Carolina where he was a member of a national honors fraternity. James later earned his law degree from Charleston School of Law in 2011. After graduation for law school and passing the South Carolina Bar exam, James took a public job as an Assistant Solicitor with the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Greenville County SC. This position gave him unique insight into the criminal justice system. He learned to...

Matthew Starling, a native of Spartanburg, SC, embarked on a remarkable journey that reflects his dedication and passion for justice. After graduating from Mars Hill University in 2012, Matthew initially ventured into the corporate world, where he honed his skills in sales and management over six years. However, fueled by a desire for a more impactful career, he made the life-changing decision to pursue law. His pursuit led him to Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Michigan, where Matthew immersed himself in legal studies. His hard work and dedication culminated in his graduation in 2020 with the prestigious Magna Cum...

George’s practice is concentrated in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. He has handled hundreds of cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, including through trial and appeal before the South Carolina Court of Appeals. George has likewise handled hundreds of cases in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. He is passionate about representing injury victims and takes great pride in the personal relationship he builds with each of his clients. George holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel. After graduating, he accepted a Commission into the U.S. Air Force. He deployed multiple times during his...

Our firm handles immigration, workers' compensation and serious personal injury claims throughout South Carolina. Over the past 25 years, we have helped many clients with Deferred Action, fiance' visas, work authorizations, and other family-based immigration issues. We have a Spanish-speaking paralegal on staff. Numerous lawyer rating services have given us the highest ratings, but it is our clients' satisfaction that we prize most.

T. Matthew Bradley is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He handles cases in all state and federal courts in South Carolina, with a focus on Motor Vehicle/Truck/Motorcycle Collisions, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, Products Liability, Criminal and DUI law.

Highly respected among his peers, Matthew has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, an invitation-only, professional organization comprised of Americas top young trial attorneys and has also been selected as member of the Anderson Independent Mail's...

Anthony L. (Tony) Harbin is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in serious personal injury, products liability, and wrongful death cases as well as nursing home abuse and neglect cases. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is limited to trial lawyers with verdicts or settlements of Two Million Dollars or more, and he has been named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Association for Justice. Tony is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating, is a South Carolina Super Lawyer, and is a National Trial Lawyers Association...

James Christopher Sproat (Jim) is an attorney with Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. Mr. Sproat received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011. While at the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Sproat served as both the Student Bar Association President and the Managing Editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law Review. He was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2011, after working with both the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio...

Virginia grew up in Prince George, Virginia until she moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2019 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After college she worked for the University of South Carolina before moving to Arkansas, where she graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law in 2023. During law school she was a member of law review where she published an article in the UALR Law Review journal (Volume 45) and held leadership roles with multiple organizations. Outside of...

James “Jamie” D. George, Jr. graduated from Presbyterian College in 2015 and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2018. Jamie served as a member of the editorial staff (Volume 68) and as a student works editor (Volume 69) for the South Carolina Law Review. Upon his law school graduation, he was admitted as a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe. Jamie currently focuses his practice on personal injuries, motor vehicle collision, products liability, third party workers’ compensation claims, and commercial motor vehicle collisions. In addition to practicing law, Jamie teaches as an adjunct professor...

Danny Vega boasts nearly 20 years of experience in the legal profession and has represented over one thousand clients in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability claims. Danny takes great pride in building strong relationships with his clients, personally handling client intake, claim management, evidence discovery, court proceedings, hearings, and file closure. Danny speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys providing legal services to members of the Hispanic community as he is able to converse with and relate to his Spanish-speaking clients in their primary language.

Jacob Born concentrates in the areas of premises liability, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, catastrophic injury litigation and trucking accidents. Jacob received his J.D. from The Charleston School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2011. He was also admitted to practice in Georgia in 2012.

Jeremey Poindexter has been practicing law in the Upstate for more than 11 years. He has focused the majority of his practice on family law. He has handled a full range of family law cases including simple divorces, complex high net-worth divorces, custody actions, grandparents’ rights cases, DSS cases, and termination of parental rights cases. He is married to his wife, Katie, and they have two children, Calvin and Adia.

When Calvin was born, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. This has led Jeremey to focus much of charity work on issues dealing with disabilities. He has served on the...

Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

I was born and raised in Georgia, but I ended up in South Carolina for law school. After working as a Series 7 registered representative in the financial markets, After becoming an attorney, I made my way back home to Atlanta. I’m an experienced trial attorney who has tried cases ranging from DUI to murder. You can trust me with your case and know that I will fight for you every step of the way. When it comes down to it, I’m not just another lawyer – I care about my clients and their well-being. My goal is always...

Divorce is a long and tedious process. If you are in the middle of a divorce and wondering where you can turn to receive the help and support your case requires, look no further than The Farley Law Firm, LLC. A divorce attorney in Lexington is prepared to take on your case and fight for you. When you come to this office, you will receive the help you need for matters pertaining to spousal support and child support. If you are dealing with child custody complications of any kind, it is critical that you have a comprehensive understanding of the...

John Holland was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina and returned to the area after completing law school. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and then the Charleston School of Law in 2007 and ran his own practice for five years. In 2012 he joined Holland & Usry, P.A. and continues to focus on ligitation in family law, criminal defense and personal injury cases.

Catherine Christophillis began her career in law thirty-eight years ago after receiving her juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School. Catherine joined our firm in 2016 and focuses her practice on family law issues such as divorce, separation, child custody name change, child support and alimony as well as preparation of wills, powers of attorney and health care powers of attorneys. Catherine is both a certified mediator/arbitrator and Guardian ad Litem. She was trained in Atlanta, GA in 1993 before South Carolina approved mediation. She served on the committee that wrote and proposed...