With 25 years of experience in handling personal injury cases, Jeff Gerardi is committed to protecting the rights of his clients. Mr. Gerardi also has a devotion to the Lowcountry, having graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston in 1988. He then attended the University of Colorado-Boulder, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1991, before receiving his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1994.
Mr. Gerardi began his legal career at Joye Law Firm, working alongside Mark Joye, Ken Harrell, and founding member Reese Joye from 1994 until 2000, at which time he left to open his own practice. Mr. Gerardi ran his own practice for twelve years, specializing in personal injury litigation. In his twenty plus years of practice, Mr. Gerardi has tried dozens of cases to verdict on behalf of his clients, and has also served as an appointed circuit court judge for the last twelve years. He has published several articles in the South Carolina Bar Journal, most recently an article on the Summary Jury Trial Process.
Jeff and his wife Tara are passionate Boston terrier owners, and their current dogs are Reggie, Penny and Roxie. Their love of animals has led both of them to be active with the Charleston Animal Society. Jeff is also a huge sports fan, especially when it comes to the Colorado Buffaloes and the New York Yankees.
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5861 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29406-6073
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Posted by Nora | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Jeff Gerardi to represent me after I sustained injuries in a car accident last year. From our first meeting, Jeff was incredibly attentive and supportive of me and my situation. His professionalism and ability to empathize exceeded all of my expectations of a personal injury attorney. Jeff...
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I were in a pretty bad accident, roughly a year and a half ago. A drunk driver hit us from behind, at approximately 50 miles per hour. We flipped, crashed into a tree, and I blacked out after I was torpedo'd into the back seat. I woke up in the hospital several hours later, confused, scar...
Posted by Winnie | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I had to hire an attorney to help me settle an auto accident I was involved in. Joye Law Firm's Jeff Gerardi and his Assistant Holly Benton were very professional and treated me like I was the only case they had. Every time I called they were right there to help answer any concerns I had. They kep...
Posted by Clarence | July 27, 2015
Jeff did a great job with my case. He guided me through my medical treatments. He made sure that my health was taken care of first and foremost.And he recovered a very generous settlement for me and my family. Thanks Jeff
Posted by Anne | November 17, 2014
Our experience with Jeff Gerardi from Joye Law Firm in handling our case was a very positive one. Jeff was always there when we needed him; sometimes just to reassure us. He is most knowledgeable and very easy to work with besides doing a fantastic job in settling our case with a very positive outc...
"Jeff Gerardi truly cares for his clients and consistently goes the extra mile to obtain the best results for them."
"Jeff Gerardi is a fantastic attorney with a massive cache of knowledge and experience when it comes to automobile accidents. I work with Jeff and look to him often for direction on complex insurance coverage issues. He knows how to get the best result for his clients and always strives to do so."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
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2019
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2000 - 2012
Founder, Gerardi Law Firm
1995 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
South Carolina Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Jury Verdict $293,215 Actual Damages, $5,000 punitive damages
$22,975.37 Actual Damages, $9,000 in PUnitive Damages
1994
2019
Closing Arguments for the Plaintiff
2014
Fast Track Litigation
2009
Civil Litigation
2014
2009
English
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