Charleston, South Carolina – Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that 15 attorneys from the firm’s offices across South Carolina have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

The 2027 selections recognize the attorneys’ work representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.
Best Lawyers is one of the oldest peer-review publications in the legal profession. Recognition is based on peer feedback from other attorneys practicing within the same geographic region and legal practice area.

“We are proud to see attorneys from across our firm recognized by their peers for the work they do on behalf of injured people and their families,” said Joye Law Firm Managing Partner Ken Harrell. “It reflects the talent and commitment our attorneys bring to their clients every day and the depth of talent we have throughout our offices across South Carolina.”

2027 Best Lawyers in America

Eight attorneys from Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Charleston

Mark C. Joye, Firm Partner, Best Lawyers (since 2014)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Joye was selected for 2016 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2017 and 2020.

Kenneth W. Harrell, Managing Partner, Best Lawyers (since 2014)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Harrell is also a three-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” selection, most recently for 2026 Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Charleston.

Matthew W. Jackson, Head of Workers’ Compensation Department, Best Lawyers (since 2017)

• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Jackson was selected for a Best Lawyers 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.

Patrick L. Jennings, Best Lawyers (since 2018)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Columbia

Eliza Beck, Best Lawyers (since 2027)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiff

Attorney Beck’s selection marks her debut in The Best Lawyers in America. She was selected for her work representing injured plaintiffs

Greenville

Davis Rice, Best Lawyers (since 2022)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Myrtle Beach

Thomas Terrell, Best Lawyers (since 2027)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

This is Attorney Terrell’s first selection to The Best Lawyers in America and reflects his work in both personal injury litigation and workers’ compensation law.

Summerville

Jeffrey Gerardi, Best Lawyers (since 2024)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees

Seven attorneys from Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. The distinction recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Charleston

John Aylor, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2024)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Sophie Dieckhaus, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2025)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Robert Howell, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2026)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Connor Johnson, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2026)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Michaella Magaard, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2026)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Columbia

Jake McElroy, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2027)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

McElroy’s 2027 selection is his first Ones to Watch inclusion. He was selected for his work representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.

Myrtle Beach

Ryan McCullar, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (since 2026)

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

The inclusion of so many Joye Law Firm attorneys reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to providing skilled, compassionate representation to injured people and workers throughout South Carolina.

Since 1968, Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers has advocated for South Carolinians facing serious injuries and difficult circumstances. Today, the firm’s attorneys continue that tradition by helping clients navigate personal injury and workers’ compensation claims while pursuing the resources they need to rebuild their lives.