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Christopher Joseph McCool
also known as Chris McCool
About Christopher
Biography
$5.8M. $5M. $3.5M. $2.7M. $2.15M. $2M. $1.9M. $1.6M. And the list goes on.
My objective as a personal injury lawyer is simple -- to help people who have been injured and damaged by the actions and misdeeds of corporations, businesses, individuals, and other wrongdoers. Based on the results I have obtained for my clients for the past 17+ years, my objective is achieved on a regular basis, day in and day out. These results include: $5.8M for a client injured in a automobile collision; $5M for the estate of a decedent who was killed because of a desgin defect in an automobile; $3.5M for a client injured when her car was hit by an intoxicated driver; $2.7M for a client injured because a staircase was improperly maintained; $2.15M for a client injured because of insufficient railing on a walkway; $2M for the estate of a decedent who was killed in an automobile accident; $1.9M for the estate of a decedent (a minor) who was killed when exiting a school bus; $1.6M for a client injured because of an uneven walking surface; and numerous other $1M level/six figure results.
These results are greater and more numerous than many lawyers who have a higher AVVO rating than I do. Does an AVVO rating lower than I deserve bother me? No, not at all. Instead of taking time away from my practice to increase my AVVO rating (such as attending golf/seminar meet-and-greets), I stay focused on my practice and my clients. Focus that creates results for my clients. I thoroughly enjoy the practice of law and and obtaining results that matter.
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Licensed in South Carolina for 34 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Joye Law Firm, LLP
5861 Rivers Ave Ste 101, North Charleston, SC, 29406-6044
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Posted by Dave | September 20, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Second to None!!
I have sought out Chris McCool’s advice on many occasions for the last 15 years that I have known him. Over these years, he has truly been an unbiased counselor each time I have consulted with him on various complex cases. His judgment, critical thinking and ability to communicate are second to none...
Christopher Joseph McCool's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of getting to know Chris while working together on a very difficult brain injury case. His approach is compassionate and his clients sing his praises. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to one of my clients!"
"I have worked with Chris as co-counsel on a number of matters over the last 15+ years. He is a highly talented, hard working lawyer and a creative legal thinker. I highly recommend him for all South Carolina personal injury needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Chris since high school and we went to law school together. So I have known him for a very long time. I have also referred a case to him in SC and he did an incredible job on the case. Chris is a excellent and diligent attorney, who works hard and cares about his client's. He also gets great results. He is the person to call in South Carolina!"
"Chris is a highly skilled litigator. He is extremely hard working. He is thorough and very detail oriented. He has complete mastery of the law. He is an excellent negotiator. He cares about the people he represents. He is a true professional in every sense of the word."
"Chris possesses a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience with litigating serious personal injury cases. He has had tremendous success throughout his career, and remains driven to obtain the best results possible for his clients."
"Chris and I have worked together on several matters, and each time I have been impressed with his skill and preparation. He is a strong advocate and experienced litigation. I would recommend him to anyone seeking counsel in South Carolina."
"I've worked with Chris for nearly 25 years now, both at a corporate defense firm where we both started our law practices and for the past 20 years at the Joye Law Firm. Chris is a "lawyer's lawyer." The track record of results he has on behalf of his clients in serious injury cases speaks for itself. He has obtained numerous seven-figure settlements for his clients. Many of these settlements were in the area of premises liability, which is a difficult area to navigate and is often avoided by many lawyers. What most impresses me about Chris is the level of preparation he brings to his cases. We have had him teach seminars at our law firm on how to prepare for and handle an expert's deposition. Fellow lawyers in the community who have been on the opposing side of a case from Chris have described him as "dogged", a "pit bull" and "relentless." If you have been seriously injured due to the fault of someone else, those are qualities you want your lawyer to have."
"Chris is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer whose record speaks for itself. He is a brilliant litigation strategist and a strong advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2015
National Champion, USMS
2014
Top 10 in USA, USMS
2013
Top 10 in USA, USMS
2013
Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2012
Top 10 in USA, USMS
2011
Top 10 in USA, USMS
2010
Top 10 in USA, USMS
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Joye Law Firm, LLP
1991 - 1998
Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2017 - Present
Multimillion Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember, Leaders Forum
2004 - Present
Leadem FoundationFounding Member
1991 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe
$175,000.00.
John Doe
$2,150,000.00
Jane Doe
$1,600,000.00
John Doe
$187,500.00
Jane Doe
$740,000.00
Jane Doe
$480,000.00
Jane Doe
$3,500,000.00
Jane Doe
$850,000.00
Jane Doe
$750,000.00
Jane Doe
$300,000.00
John Doe
$310,000.00
John Doe
$475,000.00
John Doe
$5,800,000.00
John Doe
$2,775,000.00
Jane Doe
$5,000,000
Jane Doe (minor)
$1,900,000.00
Education
1991
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Kansas
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English