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Chat withState: South Carolina
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
171 Church St., Suite 330, Charleston, SC, 29401
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Grace | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Mr Savage is an amazing attorney. He helped me through a rough time with grace and patience. He went above and beyond. He always kept me in the loop and had very clear communication. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and is dedicated to getting the best results possible. Thank you so ...
Posted by Nick | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired David when my wife was hit by a car. David was wonderful to work with, as was his paralegal, Ashley. David explained each part of the process, patiently answered all of our questions and helped us get a very fair settlement. I recommend David without reservation.
Posted by Dianne | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
After a bad car accident with injuries a good friend recommended David Savage as a lawyer. We had never been involved in a personal injury vehicle accident before and David lead us through the process . He was very knowledgeable and we feel that he achieved an excellent outcome for us
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Savage represented me after I was directly t-boned by a driver who ran a stop sign. He went above and beyond to make sure I received everything that was owed to me. My case was pretty much settled within 6 months of my accident & I had no hassles and did not have to deal with any insurance compan...
Posted by Rashied | March 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was involved in a accident on the job. David was refer to me by my manager. I never heard of him nor have I seen on tv. anyway it was a compilcated case. when we met he explained the process thoroughly. And how he handle cases differently. it made a lot of sense to me. after about a year, he surpri...
"I've worked with and against him for years and the simple fact is that David is in a small, elite group who are considered the very best trial lawyers in South Carolina. He separates himself from the rank and file by the depth of his knowledge and experience, his laser focus on maximizing value for his clients, and most particularly by the incredible strategic approach he brings to the case. He's seen it all, done it all, and has the confidence that comes with that kind of track record. For a serious matter--a tractor-trailer accident, a horrific instance of nursing home abuse, a bad brain injury, a person killed by a drunk driver who has been over served by an establishment--David is the go to guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with David professionally for several years. He is a respected member of the bar and is held in high esteem by his colleagues. I believe him to be a competent, knowledgeable and professional attorney who maintains the highest ethical standards and works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a personal injury or dram shop matter to him."
"David Savage is a very skilled and diligent attorney. He is always well prepared and takes his clients’ needs quite seriously. If you are in need of personal injury representation, I strongly recommend David."
"David is a former marine and it shows. I've talked to defense lawyers about David and they say "he puts on a lot of pressure"; a friend of mine had a tragedy in their lives and needed help, they said that David "took control"; I have personally worked with David on cases, and his tactical planning on cases is a big influence for me. David is a strong advocate for his clients. He's one of the best."
"David is a tenacious and highly-skilled advocate. I defended several cases against David during my time as insurance defense counsel and he always fought hard for his client's interests. David also displayed a tireless work ethic, investigating all aspects of a case for his client's benefit. I highly recommend and endorse him for personal injury and accident cases."
"I've known David for over 20 years and when a friend of mine's son was involved in a terrible accident, David was the clear choice to pursue his claim. David pours his heart and soul into every case he handles and will leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of his clients' interests."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2016
updated on 02/01/2017Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1987
USMC Commandant's Award, USMC
1987
Order of the Coif, University of South Carolina school of Law
1987
American Jurisprudence Award, University of South Carolina school of Law
2014 - Present
Lead attorney, Law Office of David L. Savage
2012 - 2014
Of Counsel Personal Injury Litigator, Thurmond Kirshner Timbes Yelverton
1990 - 2012
Civil Litigator for the firm, Savage and Savage
1987 - 1990
Captain - Judge Advocate, USMC Judge Advocate General Corps
2011 - 2015
Best South Carolina attorneysmember
2010 - 2015
SuperlawyersMember
2007 - 2015
Best lawyers in Americamember
1990 - 2015
Charleston County Bar Associationmember
1990 - 2015
South Carolina Association for Justicemember
settled for $2,750,000
Verdict in favor of Plaintiff $2,700,000.00
Verdict in favor of the Claimants in the total amount of $1,000,000.00
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Judge Advocate
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Civil Litigation From the Plaintiff's Perspective
2016
South Carolina Dram Shop Litigation
2011
Dramshop litigation in South Carolina-what works for me
2005
Technology in the Courtroom
2016
2009
English