Whether you have been hurt at work, at home, or on the road, we can help you protect your rights!Whether you have been hurt at work, at home, or on the road, we can help you protect your rights!Whether you have been hurt at work, at home, or on the road, we can help you protect your rights!
Born and having lived in Charleston all his life, David Pearlman has spent his entire life observing the dignity and respect of the law. David’s father, the Honorable Gus H. Pearlman, was Probate Judge for Charleston County for 35 years. “He taught me that everybody deserves respect, dignity, and equal justice no matter their background.” David Pearlman has spent his entire career trying to ensure that “justice for all” means just that.
While in college at University of Georgia and George Washington University, David marched for civil and workers’ rights. After obtaining his law degree from the University Of South Carolina Law School, he joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 1976. He then became a partner in 1980.
“Irving Steinberg founded the firm to help the working people of South Carolina,” he says, “It’s always been a perfect place for me to practice law.”
David has been a member of the South Carolina Bar for more than 40 years. He has won landmark cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court. He has been credited with successful victories protecting working people against some of the country’s largest corporations.
David has lectured and served on numerous committees devoted to workers’ rights, including serving as Legislative Chairperson for South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA) for the last 12 years. He is a past recipient of the Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service. David previously served as an adjunct professor of Workers’ Compensation Law at the Charleston School of Law for 2 years. He is a 2011 and 2017 honorable recipient of the Leadership in Law by Lawyers Weekly. For over a decade now, he has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America and nominated by his peers as Super Lawyers year after year. Pearlman holds the highest professional and ethical rating (AV) in Martindale-Hubbell, a legal directory. Not only is David highly respected by peers, but he is deeply loved by his staff because of his sincere and remarkable character. His passion and heart for people is why he is the right lawyer for you.
David and his wife, Janet, live on Sullivan’s Island and have two children. He is proud to say his daughter is a lawyer in Chicago, IL and his son is a lawyer in New York, NY.
First Year Recognized in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005-06
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Steinberg Law Firm
61 Broad Street
Charleston, SC, 29401
Steinberg Law Firm - Goose Creek
118 Goose Creek Blvd S
Goose Creek, SC, 29445
Steinberg Law Firm - Summerville
103 Grandview Drive
Summerville, SC, 29483
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 1976 | 05/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Elite Lawyer | Elite Lawyer | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney | Best of the Best Attorneys | 2021 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction | The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
Honoree | SC Leadership in Law Awards | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Chas. Lawyer of the Year Workers Comp (claimants) | US News/Best Lawyers | 2012 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers Compensation | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Leadership in Law | South Carolina Lawyers Weekly | 2011 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication | Injured Workers' Advocate | 2007 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Steinberg Law Firm, LLP | 1980 - Present |
Adjunct Professor of Workers' Compensation Law | Charleston School Of Law | 2009 - 2011 |
Associate | Steinberg Law Firm, LLP | 1976 - 1980 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group | Executive Board | 2010 - Present |
Injured Workers' Advocates | Legislative Chairman | 2004 - Present |
Charleston County Bar Association | Past Chairman, Workers' Compensation Section | N/A |
South Carolina Injured Workers Advocates | Legislative Chair | N/A |
South Carolina Association for Justice | Past Chair, Past Chairman of Workers' Compensation Section | N/A |
Charleston County Bar Association | Past Chairman, Workers' Compensation Section | N/A |
Injured Workers' Advocates | Former Executive Board Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Committee to Establish Mediation in South Carolina by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission | Member | N/A |
Committee to Establish Commuted Value Table by South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of South Carolina School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
George Washington University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1972 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Workers' Compensation Symposium | Brain and Mental Injuries | 2013 |
Annual Educational Conference on Workers' Compensation | Presentation: Workers' Compensation Reform in South Carolina | 2007 |
Guest lectures | Workers' Compensation | N/A |
CLE Seminars | Workers' Compensation | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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David T. Pearlman Obtains $550K Settlement Award in South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Using New Medical Technology | $550,000 |
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Mark Joye, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Mark Joye, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Kenneth Harrell, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
Relationship: Friend
David is a lawyer's lawyer. He works extremely hard and his knowledge of our workers' compensation system is unparallelled. We have worked together as co-counsel on several cases and we've also worked on issues affecting the entire workers' compensation bar in South Carolina. His passion for helping injured workers is inspiring. It is truly his life's calling. I am proud to count him as a friend.
Brian McElreath, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 10, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
David is the best attorney in town and I would highly recommend him to anyone. I endorse this lawyer.
Russell DeMott, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 14, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is one of the top workers compensation attorneys in South Carolina. I have spoken to former clients of his (for other legal matters). They all sign David's praises, both for his competence and empathy.
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