Mr. Joe Sandefur

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Joe Sandefur has been a trial lawyer for his entire career. Joe won his first multimillion dollar verdict at the age of 32 when he and Martin Stark took on Sherwin-Williams in Marion County, South Carolina. Joe had recently left one of the State’s largest insurance defense firms to partner with Martin and focus his practice on representing the injured against insurance companies and wrong-doers. The victory over Sherwin-Williams solidified Joe’s passion to help injured people and their families obtain the justice they deserve. Since then, Joe has resolved multiple cases for his clients exceeding one million dollars.

Joe is Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent Rated, the highest rating available, and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Joe began his legal career as a South Carolina prosecutor, prosecuting DUI and domestic abuse cases. Joe then practiced with a large insurance defense firm representing insureds and companies. Joe learned how insurance carriers valued claims and now uses that knowledge to maximize recoveries for his clients.

Joe is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Florida and is an active member in the South Carolina Association for Justice.

Awards & Recognitions

•Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
•Million Dollar Advocates Forum
•National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Under 40
•Horry County Bar Past President
•South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association Trial Academy Graduate
•Martindale-Hubble - AV Rated
•South Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star

Recent Wins

Parks-Coleman, Shacahri v. Thompson, William
$5,004,426
Car Accident
2024

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Personal Injury Lawyer Claims & Lawsuits
  • Boating Accident Attorneys
  • Traumatic Brain & Head Injury Lawyers
  • Car Accident Lawyer & Auto Injury Attorneys
  • Dog Bite Attack Lawyers
  • Insurance Claim Lawyers
  • Negligent Security Attorneys
  • Premises Liability and Slip & Fall Lawyers
  • Wrongful Death Lawyers - Find Out if You Need an Attorney Today

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wofford College, B.A., magna cum laude
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, South Carolina; 2006, Florida; U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
Memberships:

South Carolina Association of Justice; Horry County Bar Association.

ISLN:
921994006

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
33% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/14/23 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/19/19 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Sandefur is an outstanding attorney and is always well prepared. He represents his clients zealously and ethically. I would recommend his services to anyone.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/19 in Personal Injury

    Joe is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is thoughtful and understands the issues, good and bad, in his cases. He consistently secures great results for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/03/18 in Personal Injury

    I have worked with Mr. Sandefur on many occasions. He is a consummate professional. He exhibits all the qualities one would expect of a top flight trial attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/25/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/25/15 in Criminal Defense

    I know Joe personally and professionally. We have been co-workers, co-counsel and opposing counsel. He is a strong, ethical, and knowledgeable advocate for his clients, and he is honest, respectful and cooperative to work with in any and all matter... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/24/15 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/24/15 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/24/15 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/17/15 in Personal Injury

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689-285-5020  Phone

www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/joe-sandefur

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