Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

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  • Established in 1980
  • Firm Size 8
  • Helping Injured People. Serving Clients in NC & SC.
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In 1972, Luke Elrod, honorably discharged from the JAG Corps of the United States Army, began eight years of general practice in the upstate of South Carolina. In 1980, Luke returned to Rock Hill, South Carolina and started his own practice, The Elrod Law Firm, focusing on personal injury and workers' compensation claims. During the ensuing years the firm's practice expanded and a number of partners, many former prosecutors, joined the firm.

In 1989, Rock Hill native Jack Leader brought a wealth of civil experience, as well as the courtroom skills he honed as an Assistant Solicitor in the 16th Judicial Circuit, to the practice. With the addition of Jack, the firm began to also focus on Medical Malpractice and Social Security Disability cases.

David Benson joined the firm in 1990. Also a former 16th Circuit Assistant Solicitor, David has used his experience to fight for injured workers in the Workers' Compensation arena. David is committed to serving his clients with faithfulness and dedication. His fearlessness and perseverance have proven advantageous in the courtroom as evidenced by 25 years of successfully litigating workers' compensation cases.

Harold Staley began his legal career working in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable R. Markeley Dennis in the 9th Judicial Circuit. He also worked as a prosecutor in the 16th Circuit prior to joining The Elrod Law Firm in 2002. Harold is experienced in both Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation litigation and is licensed in North Carolina as well as South Carolina.

In 2007, former 16th Circuit Solicitor Tommy Pope joined the Elrod Law Firm and we became the Elrod Pope Law Firm. Tommy brings over 25 years of courtroom and trial experience to the practice. He is widely known for his 1995 prosecution of Susan Smith, the mother who drowned her two young sons in a Union County, SC lake. Tommy's prosecution made national headlines.

In March 2013, Luke Elrod passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. His legacy will live on forever in the mission of Elrod Pope Law Firm.

Andrew “Drew” Creech was established as partner in July of 2014. After graduating from USC School of Law, Drew clerked for the Honorable R. Markley Dennis, Jr. in Charleston, SC. Drew joined Elrod Pope Law Firm in 2009 and has been practicing Workers' Compensation law since then.

If you have been injured on the job or by the negligence of others, contact Elrod Pope Law Firm today.

Areas of Practice (45)

  • Auto Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Drunk Driving Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Social Security Disability
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Workers Compensation
  • Serious Personal Injury
  • Birth Trauma
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Medical Negligence
  • Medication Errors
  • Nursing Negligence
  • Surgeons Liability
  • Wrong Site Surgery
  • Pharmacists Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Bus Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Construction Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Electrical Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Industrial Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Repetitive Stress Injury
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Whiplash
  • Premises Liability
  • Social Security
  • Mass Torts

People (8)

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Mass Torts, Automobile Accidents View More

Partner
4.6

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability View More

Workers' Compensation

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death

Partner

Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Mass Torts, Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation View More

Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury

Associate
No Reviews

Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death, Mass Torts View More

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (78 reviews)
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ben Leader by a Attorney on 05/05/23 in Personal Injury

    Ben P. Leader is a dedicated advocate for his clients. He is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best result possible. He is respectful towards opposing counsel and the Court.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Harold Staley Jr. by a Managing Partner on 04/28/14 in Accidents

    I have observed Harold's work and skill first hand both in handling cases in opposition to Harold as well as in mediating cases in which Harold represented parties. His work and representation of his clients are excellent. The results he obtains fo... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Benson by a Associate on 07/31/12 in Workers Compensation

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ben Leader by a Partner on 05/04/23 in Personal Injury

    Ben is not only a roll up your sleeves kind of a lawyer, but also a thought leader. Very unique combination.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Benson by a Partner on 08/18/14 in Workers Compensation

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Harold Staley Jr. by a Partner on 04/11/14 in Litigation

    An Intelligent and Honest Attorney.

  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Andrew Creech by a Associate on 09/24/14 in Workers Compensation

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ben Leader by a Attorney on 11/14/24 in Personal Injury

    Not only an exceptional lawyer but also very engaged in Community and a leader amongst his peers

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ben Leader by a Partner on 03/17/24 in Personal Injury

    Ben goes the extra mile for his clients - always. He is incredibly knowledgeable and approaches each case with creativity and an unwavering work ethic.

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ben Leader by a Partner on 02/22/24 in Personal Injury

    Ben is a great attorney! He is conscientious and thorough. He has a great reputation in the community and works hard for his clients. Ben, along with his law partners, are strong advocates.

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