Recently, the South Carolina Association for Justice held their annual Young Lawyers Seminar, entitled: Thoughts After a Combined 190 Years of Practice…And Over 530 Trials. The seminar was held at The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach and is an opportunity for young lawyers in the state of South Carolina to get together […]
Every year, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly compiles a list of the top million-dollar settlements in the state reported in its newspaper. Since 2011, Yarborough Applegate has appeared on this list every year, always securing at least 3 spots. In 2016, Yarborough Applegate earned 8 of the 18 spots on the list totaling $18.15 million in […]
Yarborough Applegate is very proud to say that the book attorneys David Yarborough and David Lail have spent the better half of 2016 writing has been published. The book, entitled “Dram Shop Litigation: A Practice Guide,” focuses on an area of tort law that allows for victims of drunk driving accidents to hold bars and […]
Every year, The National Trial Lawyers releases their Top 40 Under 40 list. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into the Top 40 Under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those plaintiffs’ lawyers who meet stringent qualifications. Yarborough Applegate […]
Every year, Super Lawyers ranks the Top 25 Lawyers in each state according to their nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Each candidate for Super Lawyers is measured against 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement and the Top Lists indicate the selected lawyers with the most total points earned. Super Lawyers compiles […]
The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) recently published its list of nationally ranked personal injury attorneys. The NAOPIA recognizes the Top personal injury attorneys in each state with the intent of helping consumers select well-qualified professionals when legal representation is needed. This year, Yarborough Applegate Attorney Douglas Jennings has made the list within […]
Plaintiffs’ lawyer David Lail has been selected to the 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5% of South Carolina lawyers are selected to receive this distinguished honor. Lail’s work representing plaintiffs, primarily in personal injury litigation, was the basis for his selection to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars […]
Again, Yarborough Applegate Law Firm is represented in the South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Attorneys William E. Applegate, IV, David B. Yarborough, Jr., and David Lail all received Super Lawyers designation for 2016. Super Lawyers is a Thomas Reuters business and rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a […]
Amy H. Johnson is a senior litigation paralegal at Yarborough Applegate LLC. She has worked in the legal field for almost 20 years and she specializes in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and complex civil litigation. She is an active member of Charleston Association of Legal Assistants, where she has served as President, NALA Liaison, […]
William Applegate has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation. Established in 1947, the Historic Charleston Foundation aims “to preserve and protect the unique historical, architectural, and cultural character of Charleston and the Lowcountry area that surrounds it.” Grounded in a goal of architectural preservation, HCF also strives to help […]
At the end of his term, Former Mayor Joe Riley appointed William Applegate to the Board of Architectural Review. “Having the opportunity to serve this historic American city is a real honor and I am hopeful I will be able to help continue our great tradition of thoughtful preservation.” The purpose of Charleston’s BAR is […]
For the 5th year in a row, Yarborough Applegate has at least 3 cases on South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s annual list of the “Top 25 Largest Verdicts and Settlements.” Each year, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly highlights plaintiff attorneys with the largest verdicts and settlements in a South Carolina Court or as a result of work […]