Kevin B. Smith

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Kevin B. Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

Personal injury Lawyer at North Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +4 more

7087 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC

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About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

23 years

25%
Car Accident 20%

20%
Trucking Accident 15%

23 years

15%
Medical Malpractice 10%

10%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 10%

23 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

23 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 23 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hoffman Law Firm

7087 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29406

hoffmanlawfirm.com

Kevin B. Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and beyond.

Kevin was an amazing lawyer, dealing with him and his staff was a joy. My grandmother was run over by a vehicle and I was unsure if a lawyer was the thing to do but after meeting with Kevin, he reassured me he would take good of my grandmother. After some struggles in the beginning with getting repor...ts and such we got an initial amount for the case but after some further digging on Kevin's behalf, he was able to get my grandmother way more then we could have ever thought. Kevin and his staff's persistence and care for the case was amazing and I'm extremely happy with everything he did for my grandmother. I would absolutely recommend Kevin Smith to ANYONE needing a lawyer. Thank you again Kevin from my entire family.

Posted by Therese | February 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Therese Hood, client

Mr. Smith represented my daughter for an automobile accident several years before he represented me. I was so impressed by his knowledge of the law and the excellent customer service he provided to my daughter that I decided he would always be the attorney I would choose. My case was probably one o...f the most challenging cases he had ever been confronted with. The representation he provided me was paramount. My case lasted for 4 years. The defense attorney assigned to my case did not display cooperative or professional behavior. As a matter of fact, he was obnoxious. I commended Mr. Smith for his patience. As the case continued, he was challenged at every turn. At times, I felt sorry for him. My accident happened in November of 2014 and lasted until January of 2018. There were 3 vehicles involved and the accident nearly killed me. It was a million dollar case. The final settlement was for $2.25 million dollars. It was even listed in the Attorney Weekly" pamphlet as one of the most prominent cases. Mr. Smith is an excellent attorney and knowledgeable of the law. I recommend him to all my friends and family.

Posted by Jeff | February 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and beyond what I expected.

Kevin Smith represented me as the victim of a motor vehicle accident. This was my first time being represented for this, and I didn't know what to expect. As events unfolded, he was keen on keeping me updated with his progress and explained the events and processes very thoroughly. I'm sure that d...ealing with insurance companies is a difficult task since they hold most of the cards with fine print, and their existance is profit driven. Kevin put me first from start to finish, and I am very grateful for both his patience (with me) and his persistance in getting a positive resolution. If I am ever in need of an attorney again (which I hope never happens) I would not hesitate to call on him again for his services. I wouldn't think of anyone else for a 'first contact'.

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Kevin B. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Nauheim

Car accident lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is one of the top personal injury top trial lawyers in our state and you can be confident in entrusting a serious personal injury case in his hands."

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Matthew Cook

Trucking accident lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is methodical, meticulous, and a true litigator. If the defendants do not want to play ball, Kevin will take them to trial!"

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Mark Peper

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin and i have worked together on numerous cases and he's extremely knowledgeable, especially on coverage issues. He works extremely hard for his clients and leads by example."

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David Aylor

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a highly respected and extremely intelligent attorney in the low country. I have worked alongside Kevin on several matters over the years and he consistently gone above and beyond on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Mark Joye

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is very sharp and works hard for his clients. He stays up to date on the latest cutting edge methodologies for persuasion in the courtroom."

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Samuel Clawson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients."

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Christina Fargnoli

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an excellent attorney and I am happy to endorse him. Kevin is creative, passionate, and an outstanding advocate for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Cook

Workers compensation lawyer

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Mark Peper

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Nauheim

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Aylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Early

Personal injury lawyer

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James Hartman

Personal injury lawyer

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Christina Fargnoli

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Joye

Personal injury lawyer

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Samuel Clawson

Personal injury lawyer

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Leonard Gabbay

Trucking accident lawyer

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Roy Willey

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Hoffman Law Firm

2002 - 2013

Partner, Steinberg Law Firm

Associations

2017 - Present

Keenan Trial Institute

Instructor

2013 - 2016

Trident Literacy Association

Chairman of the Board

2007 - 2008

Charleston Bar Association

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

confidential

$3,000,000 settlement for a client with approximately $97,000 in medical bills against a motor vehicle carrier.

confidential

$1,400,000 settlement for a client with approximately $220,000 in medical bills against a pizza delivery corporation.

Hood v. Johnson 2015-CP-27-119

$2,500,000 jury verdict

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Education

2001

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Citadel

Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

5th Annual KTI Tractor Trailer Seminar

Deposing a Corporate Representative in a Trucking Case

Languages

English

Spanish

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