Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys in Charleston, SC
At Warder Law Firm, we bring decades of collective legal expertise to employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured entities navigating workers' compensation claims. Our attorneys are deeply committed to protecting client interests through customized strategies that balance cost-effectiveness with aggressive advocacy. With over 25 years of combined experience in South Carolina's legal landscape, we specialize in workers' compensation defense, subrogation, and mediation services.Our team prioritizes transparent communication, leveraging both litigation prowess and creative problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes. As a boutique firm, we maintain personalized attention to every case while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity and client service.
Services
Workers' Compensation Defense
Subrogation Claims
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in South Carolina workers' compensation law
- Our attorneys provide customized legal strategies tailored to each client's specific needs
- We maintain a dual focus on cost-effectiveness and aggressive advocacy in every case
- Our team includes certified mediators with extensive alternative dispute resolution experience
- We combine litigation expertise with proactive risk management counsel
Services
Workers' Compensation Defense
We defend employers and insurers against workers' compensation claims with strategic legal representation. Our attorneys handle all aspects of South Carolina Workers Compensation Act claims, from initial investigations to litigation. With deep understanding of state and federal regulations, we work to minimize client liability while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Subrogation Claims
Our firm represents businesses seeking subrogation recovery in workplace injury cases. We assess damages and pursue claims related to motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and premises liability. Our team develops comprehensive legal strategies to recover costs while maintaining focus on client business objectives and risk management.
Mediation Services
We provide neutral mediation services for workers' compensation and civil litigation claims. Our certified mediators facilitate collaborative solutions that preserve business relationships while achieving cost-effective outcomes. This process offers an efficient alternative to traditional litigation through structured negotiations and open communication channels.
People
Matthew J. Fultz
Attorney
15-year workers' compensation defense specialist admitted to South Carolina Bar since 2008. Certified mediator with experience handling state and federal claims for employers and carriers.
Brooke A. Saxinger
Associate Attorney
Recent Charleston School of Law graduate with practical experience in workers' compensation and business litigation. Former legal researcher for medical device patent development projects.
W. Adam Stovall
Attorney
Workers' compensation defense specialist since 2015. Auburn University graduate with extensive experience representing employers and insurance carriers in South Carolina claims.
F. Reid Warder, Jr.
Founder
Established Warder Law Firm in 2013 after a decade of workers' compensation defense practice. Business owner with deep litigation experience in state and federal courts across multiple industries.
Questions
What areas of law does Warder Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in workers' compensation defense, subrogation claims, and mediation services for employers and insurance carriers.
How long has Warder Law Firm been in business?
The firm was established in 2013 by F. Reid Warder, Jr. after his decade-long legal career in workers' compensation defense.
Do you handle cases outside South Carolina?
While our primary focus is South Carolina, our attorneys have experience with federal Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act claims.
What makes your mediation services unique?
Our certified mediators combine legal expertise with business understanding to create collaborative solutions that preserve professional relationships.
