Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms Names Michael Barfield Member
May 13, 2009
CHARLESTON, SC – May 12, 2009 – Michael Barfield of Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC, a 70-year old Charleston-based law firm with a focus on complex litigation, has been named member.
Barfield, who previously served as special counsel for the firm, focuses his practice in the areas of professional negligence, construction litigation, commercial litigation, property related litigation, and personal injury.
Barfield is admitted to practice before all South Carolina courts, including the Court of Appeals, the State Supreme Court, and the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, where he serves on the Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection Committee, as well as the Charleston County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. A native of Charleston, Barfield earned his B.A. from Furman University and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He joined Barnwell Whaley immediately upon graduating from law school.
Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC
Established in 1938 in Charleston, Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC, serves and counsels businesses and professionals in the state of South Carolina and beyond. Widely respected for their expertise in complex litigation matters, the firm’s 15 members and associates focus on the areas of intellectual property, civil litigation defense, professional malpractice defense, construction law, business law, and products liability defense. Barnwell Whaley is located on Daniel Island in Charleston, S.C. For additional information, visit www.barnwell-whaley.com.
