Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Charleston Legal Team for Compassionate Representation
Founded in 2005 by Paul Thurmond, Jesse Kirchner, and Michael Timbes, our firm provides compassionate and effective legal services to clients throughout Charleston, Summerville, and surrounding South Carolina communities. With 12 attorneys and a dedicated support staff, we combine boutique firm personalized attention with large-firm experience and reputation. Our core values of excellence, professionalism, respect, and public service guide every case we handle. We maintain open communication with clients, ensuring they understand the legal process and their options.Our attorneys specialize in criminal defense, personal injury, construction law, business law, civil litigation, and HOA law. We develop unique strategies for each case, aiming for optimal results through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Our team educates clients on legal risks and rewards while protecting their rights and reputations. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, personalized attention, and a free initial consultation. With over 200 years of combined experience, we deliver sound legal guidance tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Construction Law
Business Law
Civil Litigation
HOA Law
Assault
DUI
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 200 years of combined legal experience.
- Our team provides transparent communication and personalized attention.
- We develop unique strategies for each case.
- Your initial consultation is free and confidential.
- We are a boutique firm with large firm experience and reputation.
What people say
Professional and efficient
Work hard to get the job done
Never once judged
Masterful results
High character and integrity
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in South Carolina. We handle assault, DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, and white-collar offenses. With experienced litigators, we protect clients' rights through investigation, negotiation, and trial advocacy. Our team educates clients on legal processes while developing tailored defense strategies.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims in automobile accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. Our lawyers challenge insurance companies to secure fair compensation for medical expenses and damages. With extensive trial experience, we handle complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and construction site accidents.
Construction Law
Our firm represents stakeholders in construction defect claims, delay disputes, and contract breaches. We handle bond claims, insurance coverage issues, and mechanic's liens for developers, contractors, and property owners. Our team has recovered over $315 million in construction-related settlements.
Business Law
We resolve business disputes involving contracts, shareholder conflicts, and unfair trade practices. Our services include contract drafting, partnership disputes, and commercial lease negotiations. Attorneys provide strategic guidance to protect business interests in state and federal courts.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigators handle real estate disputes, defamation claims, and insurance bad faith cases. We represent clients in state and federal courts, with appellate experience before South Carolina's highest courts. The team manages cases from pre-trial preparation through complex trials.
People
Paul R. Thurmond
Attorney, Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive trial experience in criminal defense and personal injury. Committed to client advocacy and community service in Charleston legal circles.
Jesse A. Kirchner
Attorney, Co-Founder
Co-founder known for innovative litigation strategies and client-focused representation in complex legal matters across multiple practice areas.
Michael A. Timbes
Attorney, Co-Founder
Co-founder specializing in construction law and business litigation with significant appellate court experience in South Carolina.
Matthew S. Byzet
Partner, Attorney
Partner handling diverse litigation matters, combining legal expertise with practical solutions for clients' business and personal legal needs.
T. Happel Scurry
Partner, Attorney
Partner focusing on civil litigation and community association law, with a track record of successful verdicts and settlements.
Questions
What areas of law does Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, personal injury, construction law, business litigation, civil litigation, and HOA law in Charleston, SC.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes, we offer a free and confidential initial consultation to discuss your legal options and case details.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 200 combined years of experience handling complex cases in South Carolina state and federal courts.
Do you handle cases outside Charleston?
We serve clients in Summerville and surrounding South Carolina communities for various legal matters.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine boutique firm personalized service with large-firm experience, offering tailored strategies and transparent communication.
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