Yarborough Applegate Law Firm - Charleston, SC

Leaders in Catastrophic Injury Litigation

Yarborough Applegate Law Firm is a premier trial practice in Charleston dedicated to handling the most severe and complex personal injury cases. Founded in 2010 by David Yarborough and William Applegate, the firm has earned a reputation for securing record-breaking verdicts and settlements across South Carolina. They specialize in cases involving life-altering injuries and wrongful death, often taking on powerful defendants like trucking companies, corporate giants, and negligent property owners. The firm's attorneys are not just litigators; they are courtroom veterans who prepare every case with the intention of going to trial, a strategy that consistently yields maximizing results for their clients.

High-Stakes Practice Areas

The firm focuses on niche areas of law where the stakes are highest:

• Catastrophic Personal Injury: Representing victims of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe burns.
• Dram Shop Litigation: Holding bars, restaurants, and gas stations accountable for serving alcohol to intoxicated persons or minors who subsequently cause accidents.
• Trucking Accidents: navigating the complex federal regulations to prove liability in collisions involving commercial 18-wheelers.
• Bad Faith Insurance: Fighting for policyholders when insurance companies unreasonably deny or delay valid claims.
• Product Liability: Advocating for consumers harmed by defective vehicles, machinery, and consumer goods.
• Wrongful Death: providing compassionate but aggressive representation for families who have lost a loved one.

Award-Winning Excellence

The attorneys at Yarborough Applegate are consistently recognized among the best in the state. Both founding partners have been named to the Top 10 Charleston Super Lawyers list and the Top 25 in South Carolina. David Yarborough was recently honored with the prestigious Compleat Lawyer Award by the University of South Carolina School of Law. The firm's success is built on a foundation of hard work, collaboration, and a willingness to invest the necessary resources to win. They have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients, often in cases that other firms turned down.

Historic East Bay Location

The firm is headquartered at 291 East Bay Street, Floor 2, in the historic Ansonborough district of downtown Charleston. This location places them in the heart of the city's legal and business hub, surrounded by centuries of history. The office is housed in a beautifully preserved building that reflects the firm's commitment to excellence and tradition.

Results That Matter

When you have suffered a catastrophic loss, you need a lawyer who can secure your future. Yarborough Applegate offers the elite representation required to face the toughest opponents. If you need to find a lawyer who has the skill to win big cases, this firm stands ready to fight for you.