R. Scott Wallinger, Jr.

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R. Scott Wallinger, Jr.: Attorney with Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Native Charlestonian Scott Wallinger focuses his 25+ year law practice in the areas of trucking defense, professional liability defense, complex business litigation and mediations. Scott Wallinger is certified as a mediator by South Carolina Supreme Court Arbitrator and Mediator Certification Board and is an approved Circuit Court mediator. That experience also assists litigation clients in guiding cases to appropriate resolution.

Scott Wallinger heads up Barnwell Whaley’s trucking and transportation practice, defending businesses and individuals throughout South Carolina in cases ranging from the routine to the catastrophic. The firm’s immediate crash response service to clients provides essential attention to protection of assets, preservation of evidence and a thorough investigation within hours of an accident, 7 days a week.

He and the firm defend drivers, owner-operators, shippers, insurers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, and intrastate and interstate motor carriers in personal injury, property and cargo damage, and wrongful death claims.

With regard to professional liability, Mr. Wallinger is state-wide counsel for a retail pharmacy chain. He represents health care providers, physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, chiropractors, paramedics, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers, insurance agents, property managers and other professionals in the defense of malpractice actions, errors and omissions claims, and disciplinary investigations of state licensing boards.

Scott Wallinger represents businesses in disputes ranging from contract disputes to complex business torts litigation.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Professional Liability
  • Complex Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Business Torts
  • Trucking Defense

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer H, Charleston, SC 29401
University Attended:
Clemson University, B.S., 1989
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, South Carolina; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1999, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
South Carolina Bar; Federal Bar Association (South Carolina Chapter); Charleston County Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
Certifications:
Certified Circuit Court Mediator
ISLN:
913653768

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/07/14 in Complex Litigation

    Exceptional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/07/14 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent lawyer with a temperament to be envied.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/22/14 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/15/14 in Civil Litigation

    Scott is a very effective lawyer who displays courtesy while diligently advocating for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 12/10/14 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/08/14 in Trucking Liability

    Scott is an outstanding attorney and great person with high character.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/07/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    Scott is one of the finest people I know. He is an oustantding, attorney, husband, father and friend. He has a brilliant legal mind; he is highly ethical and he has vast amount of experience in criminal and civil law. He is most definitely an AV... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/07/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/07/14 in Defense Litigation

    Exemplary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/06/14 in Litigation

    Excelent lawyer with very good trial skills

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Affiliations

CLM

Location

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Contact R. Scott Wallinger, Jr.

Contact Information:

839-288-0091  Phone

843-577-7708  Fax

www.collinsandlacy.com/attorney/r-scott-wallinger-jr

barnwell-whaley.com/attorneys/scott-wallinger

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