Jody Van McKnight

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Jody Van McKnight: Attorney with McKnight Law Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Jody McKnight, a Charleston native, founded the McKnight Law Firm to champion individuals harmed by negligence rather than serve corporate or insurance interests. Raised in West Ashley, he graduated from St. Andrews High School in 1983 and earned a Political Science degree at the University of South Carolina. While at USC, Jody worked for one of Columbia’s premier personal injury trial firms, inspiring him to attend law school and devote his career to injured people. After earning his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993, he has handled serious injury and wrongful death cases ever since. Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in South Carolina since 2011 and listed among Super Lawyers, Jody remains active with the South Carolina Association for Justice and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. A devoted father of two, he brings empathy and fierce advocacy to every case.
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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian and Cycling Accidents
  • Drunk Driving Accidents
  • Commercial Trucking Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Injuries in Stores and on Properties of Others
  • Dog Bites
  • Mass Tort and Class Action Representation
  • Dangerous Drugs, Medical Devices, and Products
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Workers Compensation Claims
  • Wrongful Death and Survival Claim
  • Golf Cart and Recreational Vehicle Accidents

Education & Credentials

Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, South Carolina
ISLN:
1000746750

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (3 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/31/25 in Personal Injury

    Jody is an exceptionally talented lawyer and is great to work with. You could not ask for a better advocate in your corner.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/30/25 in Negligence

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 12/03/25 in Negligence

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