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Gary Christmas
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About Gary: I am in my 18th year of practice and have always worked in my legal career as a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney. I have been married for 10 years, have a 8 year old son named Austin, a 3 year old named Walker and a yellow lab named Sullivan. My family means a lot to me and I take great pride in spending as much of my free time with them as possible. My hobbies include playing soccer and guitar and I am a huge fan of all types of music.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Christmas Injury Lawyers
1495 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC, 29406
Christmas Injury Lawyers
250 Mathis Ferry Road, #102, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Christmas Injury Lawyers
105 South Cedar Street, Suite D, Summerville, SC, 29483
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Gary Christmas's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kim | November 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Heather Mcgravie
They took my case and April 21 Heather was my paralegal she done and anawesome job so glad I had her she's amazing
Posted by Kevin | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible service
He put forth a very good effort in the beginning. I was very impressed and confident that I made a good choice in helping through a difficult time. However, once the claim was accepted I noticed that the effort on their part had dramatically decreased. My disability checks were not the correct...
Posted by Bobbi | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Client
Gary was extremely thorough in following through with our case. Very detail orientated and knowledgeable about back injuries such as mine. His legal team was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended to all my friends and clients!
Posted by Leatrice | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Workmen’s Comp.
Workmen’s Comp. atty. Gary Christmas and his assistant Kara worked on my case diligently , yes they fight for my rights when I needed medical treatment do to my injury , I would recommend them to anyone they need legal help . Thanks so much .
Posted by Doward | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Doward Altman injury case
After my injury, a friend recommended Christmas and Howell law firm. I was very pleased with the service I was provided by Gary Christmas and his staff. He is a honest person and a great lawyer to have on your side.
Gary Christmas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gary is among the best workers' compensation attorneys in the state. He is competent, prepared and is always a zealous advocate for his clients. Gary continues to educate himself in the latest trial techniques and practices them unless he becomes proficient."
"I have known and worked with Gary on a variety of cases over the years. I admire his work ethic and grasp of the ever-changing workers' compensation laws as well has his tenacity in representing his clients in an effort to achieve the best result possible in their case. I highly recommend Gary to anyone in need of sound advice and tireless representation in a workers' compensation or personal injury claim."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is an excellent attorney. He is a lawyers lawyer. He is committed to diligently representing injured workers in the state of South Carolina."
"Attorney Christmas’ knowledge and expertise in Workmen’s Compensation is absolute and complete. Every facet of law and its application to the individual circumstance of his client’s injury is meticulous and detailed. His experience and success for his clients is unequaled and undeniable. I constantly depend on his advice and consult with him regularly. I trust his opinion and careful methodology because the results for his clients are always the best possible."
"I highly endorse Mr. Christmas. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. I endorse this lawyer."
"Gary is an excellent and highly knowledgeable workers compensation attorney with many years of experience. I recommend him without reservation."
"I have known Gary for many years. He has served as both a mentor as well as someone I have worked with in the past. Gary cares tremendously about each and every client and is an excellent trial lawyer. Hands down a top notch choice for anyone in Charleston who is seeking a trustworthy attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in auto accidents and personal injury!"
"Gary works diligently to defend the rights of wrongfully injured men and women. He is also a skilled mediator. He is a founding member and Chairman of the non-profit charity Helmets For Kids. I endorse this lawyer."
"No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is an extremely hard working and seasoned litigator who fights for injured workers. He is highly respected in the legal community and judiciary."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary Christmas is an excellent lawyer. He is professional and responsible and does A class work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary Christmas and I have worked together on many cases over the last 15 years. He is a highly skilled, diligent, focused and straightforward attorney. I highly recommend him as a workers compensation and injury attorney. He is a great advocate to have on your side."
"I associate Gary on all of my workers compensation cases. His expertise in workers compensation law is unmatched and my clients are all very satisfied with the results Gary helps us achieve."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
SC Bar Service Award for Workers Compensation Setction, South Carolina Bar
2015
Million Dollar Advocate Award, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
President's Gavel, Injured Workers Advocates
2004
Cert In Recognition of Service to Bench and Citizens of SC, Supreme Court of South Carolina
2002
Kentucky Colonel Award, Common Wealth of Kentucky
1997
American Juris Prudence Award - Damages, American Juris Prudence Award
1997
AMJUR Award - Interviewing, Negotiating and Counseling, American Juris Prudence Award
1992
University Scholars Award, University of South Carolina
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, Christmas Injury Lawyers, LLC
1999 - 2018
Managing Partner, Howell & Christmas, LLC
1997 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Wern Law Firm
Associations
2013 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupMember
2011 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice Before
2010 - Present
Small Business Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Workers' Compensation SectionCouncil Member
2009 - Present
Injured Workers AdvocatesChairman of Brief Bank Committee
2000 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th CircuitAdmitted to Practice Before
1999 - Present
Howell and Christmas, LLC Client Advisory BoardChairman
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court, the District of South CarolinaMember
1997 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
1997 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
Howell and Christmas Advisory BoardPresident
1997 - Present
Charleston Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
2017 - 2018
South Carolina Bar, Workers' Compensation SectionChairman
2014 - 2015
Injured Workers AdvocatesImmediate Past President
2014 - 2015
South Carolina Workers Compensation Ad Hoc Narcotics Advisory CommitteeBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Injured Workers' AdvocatesPresident
2013 - 2015
Brain Injury Association of South CarolinaBoard Member
2012 - 2013
Injured Workers AdvocatesChairman of The Continuing Legal Education Committee
2012 - 2013
Injured Workers AdvocatesVice President
2010 - 2014
South Carolina Bar AssociationMentor for the Mentoring Program
2010 - 2011
South Carolina Injured Workers AdvocatesTreasurer
2010 - 2012
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupState Legislative Committee
2010 - 2011
Injured Workers AdvocatesSecretary
2009 - 2010
South Carolina Injured Workers' Advocates - MemberExecutive Committee 2009-2010
Sample of Legal Cases
Otis W. Snipe v. SSA Cooper, LLC
Won case at Commission/ Defendant's case dismissed by the South Carolina Court of Appeals
Workers Compensation $1,250,000 Award For Brain Injured Consturction Worker
$1,250,000.00 Lifetime benefits award, lifetime medical care and treatment with 24 hour nursing home care.
Jennifer Lynn Christmas and Jay Christmas v. Dale Eugene Enos, Jr, and A Rainbow of Carpets, Inc.
Won Jury Verdict/ Upheld by the South Carolina Court of Appeals
Lance v. Hawke v. Pat Mellen and Hurricane Restoration Fund, Employer, and South Carolina Uninsured Employers’ Fund
Won case at Commission/ Upheld by the Court of Appeals of South Carolina.
Education
1997
University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctor
1994
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
1990
Irmo High School
HSD
Speaking Engagements
2014
IWA Fall Seminar
Judicial Affiars Committee Update
2014
IWA Annual Paralegal Seminar
Liens Against A Client's Workers' Compensation Case Proceeds
2013
South Carolina Association of Justice Summer Seminar
What Civil Trial Laywers Need To Know About Workers' Compensation
2011
Spring Seminar, Columbia SC
What We Need To Do To Make The Brief Bank Effective
2010
Injured Workers' Advocates Fall Seminar, Ashville, N.C.
Injured Workers' Advocates Brief Bank
2007
Charleston County Bar CLE
South Carolina Workers' Compensation
2003
Automobile Accidents for Paralegals
Automobile Accidents For Paralegals
Publications
1997
Products Liability & Safety (3rd ed.).
Research Assistant on Law School Case Book
1997
South Carolina Criminal Defense
Research assistant on SC Bar CLE Book on Criminal Defense
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Partial or permanent disability
24 Oct 2016
Q&A
How much should the settlement be?
14 Jan 2016
Q&A
If you have a 47%, 22%wpi and a 35% impairment rating does this qualify for total disability for workers comp and ssdi.
17 Feb 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Adding Pre-existing Injuries To Work Related Injuries To Increase Disability In South Carolina
08 Sep 2011
Legal Guide
What To Do When Using A Disability Witness In Your South Carolina Workers Compensation Case
16 Aug 2011
Legal Guide
What To Do When You Have a Medical Evaluation Scheduled By Your Employer/Carrier In South Carolina
09 Aug 2011