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David F Stoddard
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Biography
Attorney David Stoddard is a trial lawyer. He has spent his entire 25-year career litigating cases in courtrooms throughout South Carolina. He emphases cases involving personal injury, DUI arrests, and Family Law.
Personal Injury Attorney of Anderson, SC, David Stoddard has extensive experience in civil litigation and criminal litigation, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. He began his career as a prosecutor for the 10th Judicial Circuit. From 1986 through 1994, David prosecuted serious felonies, including murder cases, rape cases, drug cases and white-collar crime. Attorney Stoddard left the Solicitor’s Office in 1994 and went into practice with the firm Waldrep & Stoddard. While at the firm, David mainly represented defendants as a personal injury attorney in Anderson, SC, and in insurance defense cases. However, when the firm became more plaintiff oriented, Stoddard left the firm to start his own personal injury attorney practice in 2006.
When David is not in the courtroom, he spends much of his free time with his wife and his two children. He is also an active member of the Anderson community. He is a member of the Anderson Rotary Club and serves as a deacon for the Anderson First Baptist Church. David is also on the church’s Personnel Committee and sings in their choir. Mr. Stoddard also enjoys listening to music, golf, running and weight lifting.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-300 per hour
Contingency
15%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 40 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
David F. Stoddard
320 East River Street, Anderson, SC, 29624
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David F Stoddard's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by The Sanders Family | February 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Adoption
Due to the unacceptable service my family received from Mr. David Stoddard, I am compelled to submit this formal review. In 2022, we engaged Mr. Stoddard for my grandson's adoption, leveraging my prior positive experience with him in 1999 for my divorce. However, this engagement proved drastically d...
Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disappointed
If you are a veteran with PTSD and have a lying, cheating husband that deserted you and you want a divorce. DONT CALL DAVID STODDARD! Hired him to represent our daughter. Now she has lost her house and has to pay the husband.
Posted by Deana | February 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce and Custody
David has stuck with me for almost 3 years through the back and forth between me and my ex. My ex files first and it was thrown out after a year and then David filed again for me. Everything was finalized today and I was able to get sole custody of my children. David also gave me great advice and tip...
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted David
David was able to help me out even though he didn’t come to my county. He made sure I understood where I stand! Thank you David!
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Impressed!
The man returned an incoming message from my daughter - a call for help for my son - on a Sunday. Who does that? Clearly accessible, he took the time to advise and consult, and willing [God Bless him] to work with us financially. In my world, this is a man with honor and integrity who truly cares ...
David F Stoddard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David, both personally and professionally, for over 25 years, as co-counsel and adversaries on cases. I have found him to be exceptionally prepared on every issue. His dedication to his clients and concern for the best result, really set him apart, however. He leaves nothing to chance and covers all his bases in case preparation, which results in the best outcome for his clients. With the wealth of experience and knowledge he has, I wholeheartedly recommend David in both civil and criminal cases."
"I've referred clients to David in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."
"Mr. Stoddard is an exemplary attorney that I would not hesitate to refer to anyone and everyone. He provides excellent and informed answers here on Avvo. I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney over the past 24 years and I still regularly learn new aspects about the law from his answers."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Stoddard is one of the finest personal injury attorney's in SC. He is a strong and zealous advocate and a credit to the legal profession. If I needed an attorney in SC he is the first and only attorney I would call and whom I will refer cases to. He is a great lawyer."
"David F. Stoddard, Esq. is an example of an attorney of the “New Age.†I have thankfully come to know Mr. Stoddard and his work ethic through a group of like-minded attorneys. David has vast experience in handling personal injury claims and knows how to best represent his clients in court. One thing that the Stoddard Law Firm does that sets them apart is their dedication to delivering the best customer service in the industry. David treats each client’s case with special attention as if it were his only case. This dedication has caused his law firm to he highly recommended and very successful. Keep up the good work David!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2011
updated on 04/06/2016Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
David’s comment:
“David Stoddard's Legal Assistant stole funds from David Stoddard's trust account in 2009. The legal assistant went to prison. Mr. Stoddard replaced all of stolen funds. However, because the attorney is ultimately responsible for trust funds, this incident resulted in a public reprimand.”
Honors
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, David F. Stoddard Law Firm
1994 - 2006
Partner, Waldrep & Stoddard Law Firm
1986 - 1994
Prosecuting Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit Solicitor
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk, South Carolina Circuit Court Administration
Associations
2015 - Present
South Carolina Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Education
1985
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Clemson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Continuing legal Educations Seminar
Personal Injury Law Basics
2011
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Handling First DUI Case
2006
Employment Law Update Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Revised Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What if i committed fraud unknowingly
20 Apr 2016
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Is it possible to settle a CDVHAN charge without jail time and plea bargain?
27 Apr 2013
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Is assault of a high and aggravated nature a felony?
25 Apr 2013