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Bradley Lewis Lanford

also known as Brad Lanford
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Avvo Rating9.8
  • Columbia, SC
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Bradley

Growing up in the small town of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, home of Gamecock greats Phil Petty and Dylan Thompson, I attended Winthrop University and then received my Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  After graduation, I worked as a staff attorney at the South Carolina Supreme Court, while also moonlighting as a legal writing instructor at the law school.

After leaving the Supreme Court, I worked at an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies, individuals, and corporations in personal injury, bad faith, product liability, and commercial litigation, trying numerous cases to verdict.  After thirteen years of representing defendants and insurance companies, I made the decision to join Kenny’s practice representing injured clients.

I met my wife Jenny in law school and together we have two children, Garner and Nate, who keep us very busy at the ball field when we’re not practicing law.  In my rapidly shrinking spare time I could probably be found watching movies and sports or reading a good book.

Practice areas

Trucking accidentCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 40%

    Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury

  2. Car accident: 30%

    Drunk Driving Crashes, Catastrophic Injury, Insurance Coverage Disputes

  3. Trucking accident: 30%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

5205 Forest Dr Ste 2
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The Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger, LLC

5205 Forest Dr Ste 2
Columbia, SC, 29206-4998

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
SCGood Standing200211/29/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Legal AccountingCALI Excellence for the Future Award2002
Order of the CoifUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2002
Order of the Wig and RobeUniversity of South Carolina2002
Dean's ListUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2002
AntitrustCALI Excellence for the Future Award2001
Dean's ListUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2001
Torts IICALI Excellence for the Future Award2000
Merit Legal ScholarshipUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2000
Dean's ListUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2000
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior LitigatorLaw Office of Kenneth E. Berger, LLC2017 - Present
PartnerBaker, Ravenel & Bender, LLP2009 - 2017
AssociateBaker, Ravenel & Bender, LLP2004 - 2009
Staff AttorneySouth Carolina Supreme Court2002 - 2004
Legal Writing InstructorUniversity of South Carolina School of Law2002 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
South Carolina Association for JusticeN/A2017 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Torts and Insurance Practice SectionChair2014 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationN/A2002 - Present
Richland County Bar AssociationN/A2002 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist LawUIM Coverage and Trial Strategy2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of South Carolina School of LawN/A2002
Winthrop UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Advanced UM/UIM SeminarBad Faith - An Indelible Part of UM/UIM Practice2016
Advanced UM/UIM SeminarUIM Coverage and Trial Strategy2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Driver Flees Scene after Striking PedestrianConfidential Settlement

Reviews

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Review Bradley Lanford

GREAT JOB BRAD!!

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I was involved in a serious auto accident in April 2018. Car totaled, broken and bruised.... I needed help and didn't have a clue where to begin! Unable to drive, Brad came and met with me. He was compassionate & caring about what I was going through. I don't know where I would be now without his help. He handled everything and kept me informed. I would highly recommend Brad and his team! You do feel like family when you step into their office. Thank you for taking care of me! You were a God send!
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Highly recommended

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Back in fall of 2017 I was in a car accident and was seriously injured and needed an attorney desperately. I met with a few before I ended up hiring Brad to handle my case. Brad was absolutely phenomenal throughout my entire case. I felt comfortable and at peace knowing that he was looking out for my best interest while also leaving me with the final say in whatever big decisions had to be made. I was not familiar with most of the legal issues that were being dealt with but Brad was so helpful in keeping me updated and explaining in depth was something meant and how it would affect me. If anyone I loved or cared about was in an accident and needed representation I would not hesitate to recommend Brad and I would without a doubt use him again for myself.
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Attorney endorsements

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Francis Hinson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a knowledgeable, hard-working and organized. He and I have worked on a number of files together and he is both a pleasure to work with as well as a zealous advocate for those he represents.

Brett Woron, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a fantastic lawyer and person. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a personal injury lawyer.

Christopher Moore, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 26, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

In addition to being an outstanding lawyer and a gentleman, Brad genuinely cares for the clients he serves. I do not hesitate to endorse him.

Neal Truslow, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 9, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Brad is an excellent advocate and a skilled litigator. He is as honest as he is forthright. Whether with or against him, it would be a pleasure trying a case with Brad.

Edward Ridgeway, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 26, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Excellent lawyer and even better guy!

Brad Hewett, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 26, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a skilled and experienced litigator, and is well respected for his abilities in a courtroom. He is a capable and effective advocate for his clients.

William McAngus

I endorse this lawyer. Brad is an experienced trial attorney who works hard for his clients.

Michael Jeffcoat, Litigation Attorney on Jun 26, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Brad is an excellent lawyer and an experienced litigator.

James Cavanaugh, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 26, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Have known Brad for a few years. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. He has a reputation for working very hard on all of his client's cases and puts his years of experience to work in achieving the best result for his clients. I enjoy working with Brad!

Tyler Bailey, Car accident Attorney on Jun 26, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Brad is a great lawyer. We worked together on a personal injury car accident case where his insight added tremendous value to our case.

Andrew Johnson, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 25, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a fantastic lawyer who has immense knowledge on personal injury law.

Timothy Langley, Car accident Attorney on Jun 25, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a great attorney and passionate advocate for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him.

Kenneth Berger, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 25, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I first met Brad when he was defending a case I'd brought. I thought he was an excellent lawyer at the time. A few years later we had the opportunity to join forces at my firm, and it's been a great run. Brad puts his clients first, goes above and beyond to protect their interests, and is the type of lawyer I'm honored to call a colleague.

Jonathan Asbill, Car accident Attorney on Jun 25, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked together with Brad on several cases in the past and I have always found him to be hardworking and earnestly dedicated to helping his clients. I would recommend him to any person in need of an attorney.

Joseph Thickens, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Brad is a great attorney and a pleasure to work with.

Bryan Caskey, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Brad is an excellent attorney. He's hard working, responsive, and understands the issues. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a lawyer for a personal injury case.

Justin Bice, Insurance Attorney on May 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Brad is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. I highly recommend and endorse him.

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