Francis M. Hinson IV

Francis M. Hinson IV

also known as Brink Hinson

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

1201 Main St, Suite 1800, Columbia, SC

About Francis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Contingency

40%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Finkel Law Firm LLC

1201 Main St, Suite 1800, Columbia, SC, 29201-3294

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Francis M. Hinson IV's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brink

We wanted the best for our daughter and we received the best lawyer for our daughter. We love Brink! He is great at his job! The best actually! We were even told by other lawyers we had the best so that also eased our minds through the whole process too. He is so talented at his job and you will see ...that if you choose him. He's also a very likable guy too and we feel like we gained a friend. We highly recommend him!!!!

Posted by Ed | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Service

Brink provided me and my wife with excellent service. He was there to answer all of our questions. In the end he was prepared to present our case and negotiated an agreeable payment for us. If you are in need of an attorney to represent you I highly recommend Francis "Brink" Hinson.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney To Hire

I had a medical malpractice case that another attorney said he didn't want to take . This case fell in the hands of this firm with Frances *Brink* Hinson. Brink Hinson did an excellent job to get this case settled and closed in a timely matter. I don't think I would want anyone else to handle any fut...ure cases for family, friends or for myself if need be other than Brink Hinson. He always called me before he did anything for the case. He wanted to make sure I was ok with what he had to do for this case. I highly recommend this Attorney for your legal needs. Thanks Finkel Law Firm

Posted by Dawna | July 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Accessible and knowledgeable

I appreciated Brink's patience with me in handling my case during our time of grief. I speak of his patience because during this ordeal it was difficult for me to process a lot of the information being presented to me. Brink was always available to update and repeat information, with patience, every ...time I called. If ever he was unavailable he would make it a point to get back to me in a short amount of time. He made himself available and I appreciated that very much. From my experience I would say Brink is an attorney who knows how to do his job and does it well.

Posted by Frank | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Engaging

I hired Brink Hinson when he worked for a prior law firm and followed him to Finkel Law. Before I agreed to move my case I wanted to get to know the form and the team I would be working with. I liked the Finkel associates and partners and felt they were a good fit for me and would represent my case i...n a matter that I would be happy with. Bill Padget joined Brink and were a fantastic team to work with through all of the steps and meetings required for a lawsuit. My requirements were to be made aware of what was happening, understand the process, know the key dates, and have a brief call every couple of weeks to discuss the progress. Most attorneys do not want to involve their clients to that degree but Bill and Brink understood I was not trying to interfere with their work. I found them to be respectful of me and had a desire to work with me, involve me in the handling of my case. That was not the feeling I had with other firms I interviewed.

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Francis M. Hinson IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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Moses Kim

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brink and I worked on a birth injury case together. He is an excellent lawyer and a great advocate for his clients. It's been a joy to work with him, and I look forward to working on many other matters with him in the future."

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Timothy Langley

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brink is a fantastic lawyer with extensive experience in the medical malpractice field. I highly recommend him."

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Katie Deuben

Litigation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brink- he's a smart, hard-working and personable lawyer who will work diligently and efficiently to help his clients."

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Robert Goings

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brink is truly a "go to" lawyer in South Carolina for medical malpractice. He is excellent, and I'm fortunate to work with him in representing clients dealing with serious injuries and wrongful death. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan King

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Hinson for 20 years and have come to trust his counsel and advice. I can attest to his work ethic and his focus on client needs to resolve their matters in a way that maximizes their compensation for their injuries. I would recommend him generally for Medical Malpractice suits and specifically birth related injuries."

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Kathleen Muthig

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brink is a passionate advocate for his clients, who strives tirelessly to see justice done. He’s an excellent lawyer with a diverse skillset in litigation. He puts his heart and best effort into his cases and always puts his clients’ best interest at the forefront."

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Graham Newman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brink is a rising star in the medical malpractice arena and has litigated and tried major cases throughout the United States."

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Bradley Lanford

Personal injury lawyer

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Moses Kim

Birth injury lawyer

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Christopher Truluck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Langley

Personal injury lawyer

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Kathleen Muthig

Real estate lawyer

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Graham Newman

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - 2020

Partner, Finkel Law Firm LLC

2007 - 2015

Attorney, Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk for the Honorable Ralph King Anderson, Jr., South Carolina Court Of Appeals

2001 - 2002

Project Coordinator, Medical University of South Carolina

Associations

2013 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

2007 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

2007 - Present

Richland County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Win Myat vs. Tuomey Regional Medical Center

Plaintiff's Verdict for $2,500,000

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Education

2006

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of South Carolina

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2000

Furman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Young Lawyers Seminar Deposing Expert Witnesses

Publications

2003

SC Bar's Employment & Labor Law Section Newsletter Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks

Languages

English

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