Wilkes Law Firm Attorney, J. Derham Cole, Jr., receives AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
November 17, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wilkes Law Firm announced that J. Derham Cole, Jr. has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. Cole, who works in the firm’s Spartanburg office, practices in the areas of business and commercial transactions as well as business 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 an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers – members of the bar and the judiciary.
“We are extremely pleased that Derham has been recognized by his peers for his legal talent and experience,” 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, in 2008, Cole was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he continues to serve District 32 (Spartanburg). He has served as Chairman of the General Laws Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee and currently sits on the budget-writing Ways & Means Committee. Cole is currently the Chairman of the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation.
Wilkes Law Firm, P.A.
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.
