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Mark T Arden
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Biography
Mark T. Arden is a partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. His practice concentrates in the areas of workers’ compensation, complex litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986. In his years of practice, Mark has handled thousands of cases seeking justice for each client.
Admitted to Practice
• South Carolina, 1986
• U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1987
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1987
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
Education
• University of South Carolina School of Law, JD, 1986
◦ Phi Alpha Delta
• University of South Carolina, BA, Cum Laude, 1983
◦ Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships, Awards and Accomplishments
• South Carolina Bar Workers’ Compensation Section Council; Chairperson Elect 2012
• Injured Workers’ Advocates, Past-President 2011, Executive Committee 2012
• South Carolina Bar Workers’ Compensation Educational Association; Board of Directors 2012
• South Carolina Association for Justice
• Advocate Member Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group 2012
• Chairman SCWCC Ad Hoc Medical Service Provider Manual Advisory Committee; 2012
• Member SCWCC Ad Hoc Surgical Implant Advisory Committee; 2012
• Member SCWCC Ad Hoc Mediation Advisory Committee; 2012
• Member SCWCC Ad Hoc Pharmacy Fee Schedule Advisory Committee; 2012
• Inductee 2012 Legal Elite of the Midlands, Columbia Business Monthly
• Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award 2013
• Co-author of Advanced Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina (National Business Institute, Inc. 1997)
• Anatomy of a Wage Loss Claim (Lorman Educational Services 2004)
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
40 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in South Carolina for 39 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Chappell, Smith & Arden, P.A.
2801 Devine Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC, 29205
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Posted by Jeffrey | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Professional and friendly
Mark was recommended by 2 of my coworkers that had used him before and I am so glad I took their advise. Excellent in all areas.
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Experience
Honors
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney, Chappell Smith and Arden
Associations
2013 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
2013 - Present
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Workers' Compensation SectionCouncil Chairperson Elect
2010 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupAdvocate Member
1991 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2012 - 2012
South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission Ad Hoc Surgical Implant Advisory CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2012 - 2012
South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission Ad Hoc Mediation Advisory CommitteeMember
2012 - 2013
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission Ad Hoc Pharmacy Fee Schedule Advisory CommitteeMember
2010 - 2011
Injured Workers' AdvocatesPast President
South Carolina Workers Compensation Ad Hoc Medical Service Provider Manual Advisory Committee
Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Freddie Leroy Williams V. Ethridge Electrical Contractors and Star Insurance Company
Claimant's strokes and resulting physcial brain damage were found compensable enabling him to recieve compensation and medical care for his lifetime.
Education
1986
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational Association Conference
Mediation
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Representing the Injured Truck Driver In A Workers' Compensation Case
2011
One Day Seminar
Its Not What You Say But How You Say IT - Witness Credibility
2011
Injured Workers' Advocates Paralegal and Legal Assistant Seminar
An Update on the Political Climate and How You Can Help Protect The Rights of Injured Workers
2010
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational Association Medical Seminar
Graniteville Disaster
2009
South Carolina Workers Compensation Educational Association Medical Seminar
The Primary Reasons Injured Workers Hire Attorneys
2009
South Carolina Association for Justice Annual Convention
Overused Defenses and Overlooked Claims
2008
Injured Workers' Advocates - Fall Conference
Top 10 Bogus Defenses
2007
South Carolina Bar Continuing Legal Education
Section 42-9-150 and Successive Injuries
2006
Association of South Carolina Claimants Attorneys For Workers Compensation 7th Annual Paralegal/Legal Assistant Seminar
A View From The Defense Side of Things
2006
Association of South Carolina Claimants Attorneys For Workers Compensation -Spring Seminar
Law Office File Management and Related Ethical Considerations
2004
Workers' Compensaion Semnar
5 Biggest Mistakes State Workers' Compensation Lawyers Make When In Longshore
2004
SMWIA Conference
Workers' Compensation Dialogue
1998
Workers' Compensation Seminar
Techniques for Resolving Unique Claims
1998
Association Meeting
Cost of Workers' Compesnation
1998
Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
Litigation Techniques for the Difficult Workers' Compesation Case
1998
61 st Annual Conference
Workers' Compensation Cost Containment
1992
Sherrill and Rogers Workers' Compesation Seminar
Managing the Workers' Compesaton Case- American with Disabilities Act and Wrongful Termination From the Workers' Compesation Perspective
1990
Workers Compensation Seminar
Workers' Compensation in South Carolina
Publications
2004
Lorman Education Services publication
Anatomy of a Wage Loss Claim
1997
National Business Institute Seminar
Advanced Workers' Compesnation in South Carolina
Languages
English