Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys in Mount Pleasant, SC
Trask & Howell has dedicated its practice to addressing critical workers' compensation issues for South Carolina employers and self-insurers since 2000. Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of workers' compensation law, including preliminary negotiations, hearing and appellate advocacy, and third-party recovery. We prioritize building close client relationships to deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions through proactive consultation and strategic decision-making.Our team offers regular legal analysis during litigation and conducts in-person claim reviews to ensure clients maintain full visibility of their cases. With decades of collective experience, our attorneys have established a reputation for excellence in South Carolina's workers' compensation defense arena.
Services
Workers' Compensation Defense
Mediation
Appellate Advocacy
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Defense
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in workers' compensation defense.
- Our attorneys hold AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell.
- We develop customized, cost-effective legal strategies for each client.
- Our team includes former Chairman of the S.C. Workers Compensation Commission.
- We provide regular, detailed legal analysis during litigation proceedings.
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Workers' Compensation Defense
We provide comprehensive defense strategies for employers and self-insurers facing workers' compensation claims. Our attorneys handle all stages from initial negotiations to appellate advocacy, focusing on minimizing liability while ensuring compliance with South Carolina regulations. Our approach combines proactive consultation with detailed legal analysis to achieve favorable outcomes.
Appellate Advocacy
Our firm specializes in appellate representation for workers' compensation cases. With decades of experience in South Carolina's appellate courts, we craft persuasive legal arguments based on statutory interpretation and precedent. We maintain close client communication throughout the appeals process to maximize chances of overturning unfavorable decisions.
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Defense
We defend employers in concurrent jurisdiction matters under the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Our attorneys navigate complex federal-state jurisdictional overlaps to protect clients' interests. This specialized practice requires understanding both federal regulations and South Carolina-specific applications.
Mediation Services
Our team facilitates cost-effective resolutions through mediation for workers' compensation disputes. We leverage deep industry knowledge and negotiation skills to identify mutually acceptable solutions. This approach often reduces litigation costs while maintaining professional relationships between parties.
People
Harold E. Trask
Partner
With over 30 years of experience, Harold Trask is a recognized leader in workers' compensation defense. He served as Chairman of the S.C. Workers Compensation Commission and holds an AV-Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating. He has received the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto for exceptional service.
Roy A. Howell, III
Partner
Roy Howell brings 30+ years of workers' compensation defense experience, including federal Longshore Act matters. A 15-year Best Lawyers in America honoree, he has served as faculty for multiple legal organizations and maintains active roles in maritime and defense attorney associations.
Kirsten Leslie Barr
Partner
Kirsten Barr has 25+ years of workers' compensation defense experience and played key roles in South Carolina workers' compensation reform. She has authored numerous publications on compensation topics and maintains active memberships in multiple legal associations.
Jamie C. Guerrero
Partner
Jamie Guerrero offers 22+ years of workers' compensation defense experience and served as law clerk to the Honorable Paul M. Burch. He has presented at numerous industry conferences and maintains active roles in South Carolina legal associations.
Jill W. King
Partner
Jill King has practiced workers' compensation defense for 18 years, focusing on mediation strategies and case law impacts. A former Moot Court captain, she maintains active roles in South Carolina legal associations and community organizations.
Questions
What areas of law does Trask & Howell specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in workers' compensation defense for South Carolina employers and self-insurers, including appellate advocacy and federal Longshore Act matters.
How long has Trask & Howell been in business?
Our firm has provided workers' compensation defense services since 2000, with attorneys holding over 30 years of combined experience.
What makes Trask & Howell different from other law firms?
We focus solely on workers' compensation defense, with attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent ratings.
Do you represent clients throughout South Carolina?
Yes, we represent clients across South Carolina from our Mount Pleasant office located near Charleston.
What experience do your attorneys have with appellate cases?
Our attorneys have handled numerous appellate cases, including former Chairman of the S.C. Workers Compensation Commission Harold Trask.
