John Hughes Cooper

Finding the right attorney can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task, and yet choosing the right attorney to handle your case can make all the difference. In this article, we discuss seven things to look for during your search to make sure that you choose the right attorney for the job. For tips on how to go about your search, read our companion article, "Three Steps to Finding the Right Attorney for Your Case".

Two days ago, the first intermodal shipping container arrived at the Port of Charleston's newest terminal, Hugh K. Leatherman (read the full article here). The South Carolina Ports Authority is hitting new marks as the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project moves further toward completion. Once finished, Charleston Harbor will have earned bragging rights as the deepest harbor on the East Coast with a depth of 52 feet (more here).

The vast oceans are so large that even the largest of the supertankers are by comparison mere specks of dust. Consequently, the inexperienced often think maritime collisions a rare event. However, a cursory review of reported American Maritime Cases, reveals the many collisions which find their way into our admiralty courts.

Our law firm is fortunate to have been assisting clients in South Carolina since 1984. Our success over these years can be directly traced back to our clients and more generally to the community at-large and to other members of the South Carolina Bar.

At Cooper and Bilbrey, P.C., it is our mission not only to provide competent, zealous advocacy for our clients, but also to give back to the profession and the community through a commitment to pro bono work, community service, charitable contribution, and to civility and courtesy in our advocacy.Pro bono work is professional work that is undertaken voluntarily and without payment or at a reduced fee as a public service.

Our Charleston, SC Maritime Attorneys cover the waterfront in the field of maritime and admiralty law. We represent crew members, boat owners, captains, commercial shipping companies, injured commercial seamen, people injured in pleasure boating accidents and others. We handle local legal claims as well as claims in other locations on behalf of local clients.