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Patrick James McLaughlin
About Patrick
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
21 years
Civil Rights
25%
21 years
Criminal Defense
20%
21 years
DUI and DWI
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in South Carolina for 20 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 50 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Patrick James McLaughlin
403 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC, 29505
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403 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC, 29505
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Patrick James McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick McLaughlin is the very definition of a zealous advocate. If I were accused of a crime in the Pee Dee, I would want Patrick in my corner. He's a tireless worker and a very smart guy. He believes in what he's doing, and it shows in his passionate representation of criminal defendants."
"Patrick is a fantastic resource for myself and other lawyers. He devotion to practicing at an elite level is well known. I value the opportunity to learn from Patrick."
"Mr. McLaughlin is a renowned and zealous advocate for his clients and for the cause of justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is the epitome of a zealous advocate. He is a passionate and experienced criminal defense attorney. He is also a significant contributor to the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers."
"Patrick has an unrivaled passion for protecting the Constitution and defending his clients. I consider myself fortunate to see him on a regular basis at seminars around the country; every conversation I have with him I learn something new. His skill in litigating cases has earned him a national reputation as a premier criminal defense attorney, and a prosecutor will never outwork him on a case. I trust him—you can too."
"Patrick fights for his clients heart and soul. He works hard, and he gets results. He has a goodness and enthusiasm about him that help him do what great lawyers do- reach people."
"Patrick is a great advocate and I would not hesitate to contact him if I needed legal assistance in his area."
"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in personal injury."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Patrick is extremely knowledgable in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury and many other areas, and works very diligently for his clients to ensure they achieve the best possible results. He is dedicated to his craft and to the injured and accused that he represents. Patrick is a great guy, and is always very professional and well prepared."
"Patrick is one of the best criminal and civil litgators I know. Not only is he a past President of the SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, but he is very active in the SC Bar and the Florence Bar. Whenever I need advice on a case, Patrick is usually my first call. He has all the answers. If there is any question about hiring an attorney to represent you, then look no further."
"Patrick is one of the most dedicated and hard working lawyers I know. He demonstrates an uncommon commitment to zealously fight for each client. In addition to his tremendous work ethic, Patrick is a very intelligent, knowledgable and experienced trial lawyer. He is the kind of lawyer that gives lawyers a good name. Anyone in need of legal representation in the Florence area could find no better advocate, in my opinion, than Patrick. I strongly endorse him."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Patrick in a criminal and a civil case, and I would recommend him to anyone. Patrick is a first rate advocate who cares about his clients and who is not afraid of a fight."
"Patrick is a lawyer's lawyer with expertise in both the civil and criminal courts. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to him. He is committed to preservation of our system of justice and his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Cross-Examination Clinic Certification, Roger Dodd Trial Skills Clinic
2013
NHTSA/IACP ARIDE Certification, LaPier & Associates
2011
Certificate of Completion for IACP/NHTSA 20 Hour DECP/DRE Course, Platt And Associates
2007
Certificate of Completion For DWI Detection and SFST Course, LaPier & Associates
2004
CALI Award for Entertainment Law, University of South Carolina School of Law
Work Experience
2002 - 2004
Clerk, Law Offices of Joe McCulloch
1995 - 2002
Manager, Godley Group Ltd.
Associations
2016 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember/Board of Directors (2019-present)
2016 - Present
Justice 360Board of Directors
2005 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPast-President (2012) & former Board of Directors
2005 - Present
Florence County Bar AssociationMember, Officer (2015 - 2017), President (2018)
Sample of Legal Cases
Fridl and Hemmingsen v. Florence County Sheriff's Office
$150,000 settlement*
Estate of David Watson v. Adams, et al.
$600,000 settlement*
State v. Davis
Acquittal after jury trial*
State v. Fridl and Hemmingsen
Acquittal after jury trial*
State v. Washington
Charges dismissed after 2 jury trials.*
Phil Hanna v. Kenney Boone
Jury award for Plaintiff on slander claim of $125,068.00.*
Bostic v. American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., 375 S.C. 143 (2007)
Reversed and remanded.*
Education
2004
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
USC Honors College Trial By Jury Class
Jury Persuasion
2019
Training for Municipal and Magistrate Court judges in the Florence area
Domestic Violence Training for the Bench
2019
Criminal Law 101
Host/Moderator/Speaker
2018
USC Honors College Trial By Jury Class
Jury Persuasion
2018
Training for Municipal and Magistrate Court judges in the Florence area
Domestic Violence Training for the Bench
2018
Reese I. Joye DUI Defense Seminar
Panel Discussion
2018
DUIDLA Fall 2018 Seminar
Jury Persuasion
2018
Criminal Law 101 CLE
Host/Moderator
2018
Campaign for Compassion 2018
Legalize or Criminalize? The Effect of the Cannabis Fight on Criminal Law
2018
2018 South Carolina Circuit Court Judicial Association Conference
Tips from the Bar - Panel Organizer and Moderator
2018
2018 SC Public Defenders Conference
Challenging Grand Jury Process
2017
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar - Columbus, OH
Winning by Connecting with the Jury
2017
OACDL - Advanced Trial Skills Academy - Columbus, OH
Annual Trial Skills Academy
2017
Criminal Law 101 CLE
Opening Statements
2017
City of Florence Municipal and Magistrate Judicial CLE
Domestic Violence Training for the Bench
2016
Reese I. Joye DUI Defense Seminar
Panel Discussion DUI Case Law and Legislation
2016
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar - Columbus, OH
Persuasion in Openings
2016
OACDL - Advanced Trial Skills Academy - Columbus, OH
Annual Trial Skills Academy
2016
DUIDLA 2016 Winter Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
Whitewashing the Fence: Winning over and empowering jurors
2016
City of Florence Municipal and Magistrate Judicial CLE
Domestic Violence Training For The Bench
2016
Blues, BBQ & Bar CLE - Greenwood, SC
Kill 'Em & Leave: How to Present Evidence and Avoid Sandbagging Under the Order of Closings in SC
2016
3rd Annual DWI/DUI Advocacy for NC and SC
Jury Persuasion: Tips, Techniques and How-Tos
2015
SCAJ Annual Seminar - Hilton Head, SC
Indicting Ham Sandwiches: How to Challenge the Grand Jury Process
2015
SC Bar - 4th Annual Everything You Need to Know About Ethics - Columbia, SC
Prosecutors and Immunity
2015
Reese I. Joye DUI Defense Seminar - Columbia, SC
Whitewashing the Fence: Winning over and empowering jurors
2015
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar - Columbus, OH
Taking on the Breath Test - Panel
2015
OACDL - Advanced Trial Skills Academy - Columbus, OH
Cross-Examination
2012
Francis Marion University's Constitution Day - Florence, SC
The 4th Amendment in the Social Media Age
2012
Blues, Bar-B-Q and Bar CLE - Greenwood, SC
Sly Solicitors Statements
Publications
2014
Florence Morning News
The Importance of SC's DUI Video Law
2012
The Post & Courier
Solicitor's Office, not Public Defender, to blame for this Injustice
2012
The Post & Courier
Protect Rights from Law Enforcement Excess
Languages
English