Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Hilton Head Island
Kiker & Merrifield Pa provides highly experienced, results-driven legal representation throughout the Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Region. Led by J. Brent Kiker, one of the most experienced attorneys in the Hilton Head Island-Beaufort area, our firm has over 14 years of experience conducting civil trials and appearing in South Carolina appellate courts to protect client rights. We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, with a proven track record of handling thousands of cases, including complex medical malpractice matters and high-profile criminal defense cases. Our contingency fee basis for personal injury cases ensures clients pay nothing unless we win, while hourly fee structures apply to divorce and criminal defense matters. We maintain a deep commitment to the American justice system's principles of fairness, offering free consultations to help clients make informed decisions about their cases.Our legal team has secured significant settlements, including $750,000 for a misdiagnosed stroke case and $1,000,000 for a medical malpractice case involving a child with bone cancer. We approach family law matters with empathy and understanding, handling complex divorces, adoptions, and child custody cases while prioritizing clients' emotional needs. Our appellate work has established groundbreaking legal precedents, including the landmark McCormick v. England case that shaped South Carolina law. Located at 2 Corpus Christie Place, Suite 200, we serve clients across Hilton Head Island and Bluffton with personalized legal representation. Our demonstrated success in both trial and appellate courts, combined with our client-centered approach, distinguishes us as trusted legal advocates in the region.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Medical Malpractice
Worker's Compensation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 14 years of experience handling civil trials and appellate cases
- Our firm has secured million-dollar settlements in complex personal injury cases
- We work on a contingency basis for personal injury cases - you pay nothing unless we win
- Our appellate work established landmark legal precedents in South Carolina
- We offer free consultations to help clients understand their legal options
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. Our contingency fee model ensures access to justice regardless of financial means. With proven success in complex cases, we pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI and drug offenses. With extensive trial experience, we protect clients' rights through aggressive representation in both trial and appellate courts. We have secured acquittals in high-profile murder cases and overturned wrongful convictions on appeal.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation in family court proceedings including divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our approach balances legal expertise with sensitivity to emotional challenges. We handle both simple and complex cases involving property division, alimony, and parental rights termination.
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice practice addresses diagnostic errors, treatment failures, and birth injuries. We have secured significant verdicts like the $1,000,000 award for delayed cancer treatment. Our experience includes complex cases requiring expert medical testimony and appellate advocacy.
Worker's Compensation
We assist clients with workers' compensation claims for job-related injuries and illnesses. Our representation includes navigating insurance claims, appealing denied benefits, and securing compensation for medical treatment and lost income. We handle both straightforward and complex cases involving long-term disability.
People
J. Brent Kiker
Attorney & Founder
With over 14 years of experience, J. Brent Kiker is a seasoned trial attorney who has handled thousands of personal injury and criminal defense cases. He has conducted multiple civil trials and appellate arguments that established landmark legal precedents in South Carolina.
Questions
What areas of law does Kiker Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters, including complex cases like medical malpractice and high-profile criminal trials.
Do you offer free case consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations to help you understand your legal options and determine the best course of action for your case.
How does your contingency fee arrangement work?
For personal injury cases, we work on a contingency basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case and secure compensation for you.
What experience do you have with appellate cases?
Our firm has extensive appellate experience, including establishing landmark legal precedents in South Carolina through cases like McCormick v. England.
How do you handle family law matters?
We approach family law cases with empathy and understanding, handling divorces, child custody, and adoption cases while prioritizing clients' emotional needs.
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all types of personal injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, and product liability claims.
