Joye Law Firm attorneys honored in 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch

August 16, 2024

Joye Law Firm is proud to announce that 18 attorneys from our five South Carolina offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. This prestigious recognition highlights our team’s exceptional legal experience and commitment.

Twelve of our exceptional attorneys from our Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Summerville, and Clinton offices were selected:

Among those selected are Partner and Head of Litigation Department Mark C. Joye and Managing Partner Ken Harrell. Both men have consistently received Best Lawyers recognition since 2014. This acknowledgment underscores their unwavering commitment to excellence in personal injury litigation and workers’ compensation law.

  • Mark Joye – Partner, selected since 2014:
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Ken Harrell – Partner, selected since 2014
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Charleston

  • Matt Jackson, Head of Workers’ Comp Department, selected since 2017
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Patrick Jennings, selected since 2018
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Ryan LeBlanc, selected since 2021
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Randell C. Stoney III, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Milton D. Stratos II, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Brent Arant, selected for the first time in 2025
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Columbia

  • Sydney Lynn – selected since 2016
    • Litigation – Insurance
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Melissa Mosier, selected since 2021
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Summerville

  • Jeff Gerardi, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Clinton

  • Davis Rice – selected since 2022
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

In addition to our seasoned professionals, six of our attorneys were selected in the 2025 edition of Ones to Watch, which is awarded exclusively to early-career attorneys with 5-9 years of experience who have already shown exceptional professional excellence. We extend our congratulations to these attorneys for their remarkable contributions to the legal community:

Charleston

  • William Asche, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • John Aylor, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Sophie Dieckhaus, selected for the first time in 2025
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Columbia

  • Sarah Khouri, selected since 2023
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Eliza Lynch, selected since 2022
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Myrtle Beach

  • Matt King, selected since 2024
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

At Joye Law Firm, we remain dedicated to providing stalwart legal representation and advocating for the rights of our clients throughout South Carolina. The selection of a record number of our attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch showcases the dedication of our team in serving our community with integrity and passion. As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

 

About Joye Law Firm

Joye Law Firm has been providing legal services to the people of South Carolina since 1968. As part of the firm’s commitment to community service, Joye Law Firm established Joye in the Community—a year-round program that encompasses the education scholarships and other community activities that the firm supports. The initiative is designed to enrich the lives of everyone involved and raise awareness about the needs of those in the communities we serve. Visit www.joyeinthecommunity.com to learn more.