Joshua P. Stokes is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of legal services available in the Lowcountry and South Carolina as a whole. Mr. Stokes graduated from Presbyterian College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Computer Science. He was a member of the Charleston School of Law’s inaugural class earning his Juris Doctor in May 2007. Mr. Stokes was admitted to the South Carolina Bar at the end of 2007, and began his legal career as an attorney at the Law Offices of Paul E. Tinkler located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina in December 2007. In June 2010, Mr. Stokes opened the Law Office of Joshua P. Stokes, LLC. In September 2011, Mr. Stokes and Peter M. McCoy, Jr. merged their individual practices to form McCoy & Stokes, LLC. In April 2013, Mr. Stokes was one of five lawyers throughout South Carolina selected as a 2013 Super Lawyers Rising Star in the practice areas of Divorce and Family Law. Mr. Stokes was again selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2014 and 2015. Mr. Stokes is also pleased to have received and maintain an AV Preeminent peer review rating, the highest rating possible, from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Stokes is admitted to practice in all state courts in South Carolina and the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He is a member of the American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, and Charleston County Bar Association. Since his admission to the South Carolina Bar in 2007, Mr. Stokes has practiced extensively in the state courts of South Carolina from municipal courts and ciruit courts across the state to the South Carolina Court of Appeals as well as the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Mr. Stokes is originally from Anderson, South Carolina, but he has lived in Charleston since 2004. He and his wife, Julianne, reside on James Island with their three young children. The couple met while at Presbyterian College as members of the Presbyterian College Concert Choir, and both continue to be avid singers to this day. Mr. Stokes has been a member of the Charleston Men’s Chorus since he moved to Charleston in 2004. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Chorus since August 2008, was elected as the Board’s Vice President for the Chorus’ 2009 – 2010 performace season, served as the President of the Chorus’ Board of Directors from 2010 through 2013, and served as the Treasurer of the Chorus' Board of Directors since 2013. Mr. Stokes was elected to the James Island Town Council in July 2014, and he serves on the Session of James Island Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors.
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McCoy & Stokes, LLC
145 King Street
Suite 407
Charleston, SC, 29401
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2007 | 07/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2016 Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
2015 Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
2014 Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
2013 Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Eagle Scout | Boy Scouts of America | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | McCoy & Stokes, LLC | 2011 - Present |
Owner | Law Office of Joshua P. Stokes, LLC | 2010 - 2011 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Paul E. Tinkler | 2007 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Town of James Island | Council Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
South Carolina Bar | Member | 2007 - Present |
Charleston County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Charleston Lawyers Club | Member | 2007 - Present |
Charleston Men's Chorus | Member | 2004 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Facts & Findings | Parental Alienation | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charleston School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Presbyterian College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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College of Charleston | Criminal Law | 2014 |
College of Charleston | Criminal Law | 2013 |
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Mary Murray, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is well versed in the nuances of family law.
Joseph Falls, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Josh is a skilled lawyer, a good listener, and a great person in general. I have known him over 10 years and would recommend to anyone, particularly those in need of a family law attorney.
Sean Keefer, Family Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Josh for near a decade. He is focused, attentive, client focused and very diligent and thorough in his representation.
Peter McCoy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Josh for over ten years and I greatly value his friendship. We have been law partners together for quite some time, and it has been a pleasure watching him work in the community as a family court attorney. His reputation, work ethic, and dedication to his clients are top notch. He is extremely well respected in the legal community in South Carolina and it is an honor to work with him in the same law firm. I would strongly recommend/endorse Josh to anyone who needs help in the family court system.
Julianne Stokes, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Josh Stokes is a zealous advocate for his clients. He has an outstanding reputation with former clients, judges, and opposing counsel, as well as in the legal community at large. I highly recommend him for all domestic and criminal defense matters.
Amanda Haselden, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Josh as a family court attorney. He has years of experience in Family Court in South Carolina. Additionally, Josh works well with other lawyers to reach settlements and avoid costly litigation if at all possible, and is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of family law.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Dale Savage, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh for several years now and highly recommend him for your legal representation. He is always well prepared, knowledgable, and will give your case the attention it deserves.
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