Wilkes Law Firm Attorney, Derek Newberry, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
December 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Wilkes Law Firm, P.A. is pleased to announce that Derek Newberry has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. Newberry is a litigation attorney working in the firm’s Charleston office. His areas of practice include professional liability defense, construction litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury defense and complex product defect litigation.
The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after attorneys have been evaluated and recommended by their peers at the bar.
“Derek is an excellent attorney, who well deserves Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating and has achieved it early in his career,” said managing shareholder, Mike Wilkes. “As an AV rated firm, we pride ourselves on bringing the highest level of legal acumen and client service to each matter.”
In addition to his legal practice, Newberry is active in the Charleston community. He is currently participating in Leadership Charleston as a member of the 2015 class.
Wilkes Law Firm, P.A. focuses on defending complex litigation for insurers, businesses and professionals. With office locations in Charleston and Spartanburg, SC, the firm provides quality legal representation and litigation services for clients throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Areas of practice include Insurance Defense, Construction Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Aviation Litigation and Business Litigation. For more information visit www.wilkeslaw.com.
