Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
19 Client Reviews
About Dale
Biography
Dale Akins is a civil trial lawyer. He has been actively practising in GA and SC since 1991. His wife, Sally Akins, is a partner in the Savannah defense firm Ellis Painter Ratteree & Adams.
Dale has handled a number of high profile cases involving a variety of legal issues, and his focus is on personal injury.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Brain Injury
9%
Car Accident
9%
Civil Rights
9%
Defective and Dangerous Products
9%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 33 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Akins Law Firm LLC
6 Johnston Way, Unit A, Second Floor, Po Box 1547, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2010
Excellent
I have contacted Mr. Akins throughout the years for legal advice. He is an impeccable lawyer, and person you can respect and depend upon.
Dale Ernest Akins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in auto accidents!"
"Dale is a superb lawyer. He is hardworking, diligent and well-known not only in his community, but around the courthouses. If I ever had a personal legal matter involving the need for a trial lawyer, Dale would be the one I would hire. I've known Dale since my days at Furman University and followed his career. I am fortunate to be back in SC and have the privilege to work on cases with Dale."
"Dale Akins is an intelligent attorney. He is someone I recommend for representation in South Carolina. Dale is hard working and truly compassionate when working with clients. He has the experience and tenacity to obtain verdicts in his clients favor. I am happy to endorse Dale Akins. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dale is a lawyer's lawyer! He gets the job done. I worked with Dale on a huge case in South Carolina where Dale helped secure a victory for a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Way to go Dale, keep up the great work!"
"Dale Akins is an outstanding attorney with substantial trial experience. Over the years, he has handled some of the biggest and most high profile cases in Hilton Head, Beaufort and the surrounding areas. I always confer with him on my cases arising in the lowcountry of South Carolina. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a reputable and experienced Personal Injury attorney."
"Dale and I worked on a motor vehicle collision case together recently. He is smart, motivated and takes pride in his work. Thanks to his hard work, we had a very successful result. I wholeheartedly endorse him to anyone."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1991
Milton Clarke Barwick Pleading and Practice Award, Mercer Law School
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
, Akins Law Firm, LLC
1900 - Present
Principal, Akins Law Firm LLC
1992 - 2006
Partner, Novit, Scarminach & Akins
1991 - 1992
, A. Parker Barnes & Associates, P.A.
Associations
2007 - Present
South Carolina BarBoard of Governors
South Carolina Association for Justice
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
U.S. Fourth Circuit Judical Conference
1995 - 1997
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionChairman
Education
1991
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
law
1988
Furman University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
GDLA 2009 Annual Meeting, Grand Cayman Island
Ethics from the Plaintiffs Perspective
Languages
English