As a young lawyer, Michael spent several years working for two of Atlanta’s premier insurance defense firms. He represented locally and nationally-known trucking companies, automobile insurers, and premises liability insurers in defense of lawsuits filed by accident victims. When Mike made a career move to the plaintiff’s side, his tenure in the large law firm environment and representation of prominent insurance companies provided Mike the experience necessary to obtain hundreds of favorable settlements and verdicts for his personal injury clients. After a decade of practicing law in Atlanta, Michael and his wife Bren decided it was time to move back to Bren’s hometown of Greenville, SC so they could help accident victims in the Upstate area and be a part of a beautiful, growing city. Michael’s experience in Atlanta’s fast-paced environment gives him a big advantage, as he has seen every type of injury and fact pattern and knows how to maximize the value of every case. His verdicts and settlements confirm his ability to get the most out of your personal injury case. Michael Melonakos was born in Monroe, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, where he majored in finance and international business and was the president of his fraternity. After graduation, Mike headed down to the University of Georgia for law school, and he’s been in the South ever since. While at UGA Law, Mike served as a notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property, was a teacher’s assistant to first-year law students in Contracts, and co-founded the Business Law Society. He credits his work ethic and compassion for our clients to his father and grandparents. When not working for his personal injury clients, Michael volunteers for the Greenville Bar Association. He regularly volunteers at his children’s schools and attends St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Melonakos Law Firm is a proud sponsor of St. George’s annual Greek Festival here in Greenville, South Carolina. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and playing golf.

I worked for insurance companies for 15 years. In 2015 I decided to put that experience to work representing injured people. I finally have joy in my work and look forward to coming to work every day to help people. We treat our clients like family and we would be honored to represent you too. Call us today for a free consultation to see if we are the right fit for you. 864-326-3333

Blake Smith has been representing plaintiffs in medical negligence and other personal injury cases for over 15 years. He is the managing partner of Parham Smith and Archenhold, LLC, formerly Parham and Smith, which is based in Greenville, South Carolina but handles cases all over the state of South Carolina. Blake’s firm has been listed in Martindale Hubbell’s Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers and Blake has been AV rated, the highest rating possible, given by his peers and in both legal ability and ethics. He has been named to South Carolina’s Super Lawyers, an award bestowed upon 2% of lawyers in the State, based upon their performance in the practice of law. While maintaining a busy and continually growing practice, Blake also serves upon the Advisory Board for the Paralegal Program at Greenville Technical College. He recently completed his 10th year as an adjunct pro bono professor at Clemson University where he teaches Sports Law.

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, our lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience, we represent individuals, small businesses and corporations throughout South Carolina. Our goal is to provide fair, honest representation and achieve successful results. Our primary focus involves work-related issues arising from on-the-job accidents, repetitive trauma, occupational diseases, exposure to chemicals or other toxins, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. We have participated in hundreds of workers’ compensation hearings over the years. We have experience with catastrophic cases involving permanent brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and paraplegia. Our emphasis on job-related claims led us into our other practice areas, Immigration, Social Security Disability, and Brain Injury. We have handled numerous Social Security Hearings and Immigration matters. Because of the growing number of Hispanic clients we serve, we have a Spanish speaking paralegal devoted to assisting with their cases. Se Habla Español. For more than 10 years, we have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Since our firm was founded, we have been listed every year in A.M. Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. We also received a “Superb” rating from AVVO, an online lawyer rating service. Our lawyers’ memberships include the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the South Carolina Bar Workers’ Compensation Section, the Greenville County Bar, the South Carolina Bar, the State Bar of Georgia, and the North Carolina State Bar. We want to help our clients better understand the challenges and opportunities presented by their particular situation, keep them informed throughout the process and achieve successful results. Our clients’ interests come first. Flexible fee arrangements, including contingency fees, flat fees, hourly billing, and value based billing are available.

Attorney Andrew C. Barr’s practice areas include personal injury, workers’ compensation, and product liability. Andrew graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and has been practicing law since 1989. He has represented persons in all courts including family court, circuit court, magistrates court, property damage arbitration, mediation, federal court, the SC Court of Appeals and the SC Supreme Court. Andrew has been practicing law since 1989, when he received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Andrew has a wife and four kids. He is an avid LSU fan and the entire family enjoys traveling to different sporting events. He and his wife enjoy traveling and spending time on the Florida coast. Andrew was an ardent golfer until his passions turned towards fishing and hunting.

Foster Law Firm, LLC, opened its doors in 1955 with a single mission: to help residents of Greenville and throughout South Carolina obtain the funds they need to support themselves when they suffer a disabling injury or illness. We have stayed true to this goal ever since. Over the past six decades, our attorneys have developed core competencies in personal injury law, workers' compensation law and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) insurance law. We understand the hardships — both physical and financial — that disabled and injured individuals face. And we understand how to navigate the legal system to pursue the compensation they require for medical bills, lost wages and related concerns.

Chris is an attorney and entrepreneur dedicated to serving injured victims. Along with serving our clients, his core mission is to build a great law firm where the team constantly develops and grows. Chris is a lifelong learner with a passion for understanding business and people. Chris’s daily motivation comes from helping others grow and become their best selves. In every aspect of his life, Chris brings a strong drive, a learner’s heart, and an unwavering dedication to achieving his personal and professional goals. Chris is a lawyer and entrepreneur. He’s the founder of Armada Law, as well as Seven Summits Law. An entrepreneur who has built and scaled businesses for the last 15 years, Chris has built Armada into a people-first, process-driven firm that delivers real results. Over the last few years, Armada has won over $9 million for clients. Under his leadership, the firm has grown rapidly while maintaining an unwavering focus on client experience, team development, and operational excellence. He also serves as the host of the Cut the Anchor Podcast, where he interviews forward-thinking leaders in the legal industry, spotlighting what’s working, what’s changing, and how to break free from outdated models to build a better practice and a better life. Chris is passionate about giving back, both personally and professionally. Armada Law regularly sponsors local organizations and community events, including the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team, Habitat for Humanity, and other local charities. Chris is an advocate for mentorship and frequently supports young professionals and aspiring attorneys. He also volunteers his time supporting causes that strengthen families and improve access to justice for underserved communities. A native of Georgia who has been calling Greenville, South Carolina home for the last ten years, Chris is a family man who holds a deep love for his wife, Courtney, and their four young sons. When he’s not with Courtney and his sons or working on the business, you’ll find him exercising, traveling, or deep in a book on leadership, psychology, or business. He meditates regularly, collects fountain pens, journals with care, and can’t say no to a great chocolate chip cookie.

Anslee has known from a young age that looking out for others and the legal system was something she was passionate about. In 2016, when Anslee was a teenager, she watched her younger brother suffer a traumatic brain injury during a middle school football game. He lost his memory, his ability to walk, and his ability to talk. When her family hired a personal injury attorney, Anslee became deeply involved in every step of the legal process. Five years later, during her sophomore year of college, Anslee sat in a courtroom for five days and watched a jury deliver the verdict her brother deserved, which changed everything for her. Anslee has felt the impact of going through the personal injury claim process herself. She saw how the experience of a favorable verdict brought peace and closure for her brother and family. After that, she switched her major, setting out to carry on that same impact. Anslee ambitiously graduated ahead of her peers a year early and went on to law school. Today, Anslee brings that same relentless energy to every client she works with. Her academic background in public health, combined with years of personal and academic research into brain injuries and concussion protocols, gives her a unique edge in cases where the physical and legal complexities intersect. She knows firsthand what it feels like to be on the other side of this process. She has felt what most people do after being injured in an accident: waiting, wondering, and hoping that justice will actually show up. That lived experience shapes the way she fights for the people who trust her with their cases. Originally from Richmond, Kentucky, Anslee has called South Carolina home since 2016. She met her now husband, Alexander, a Greenville native, during her freshman year at USC, and after completing law school, the two made Greenville their permanent home alongside their three dogs: Molly, Palmer, and Lily. Outside the office, Anslee stays active and loves being outdoors. You might find her on the trails at Caesars Head or Table Rock, or cheering loudly for the South Carolina Gamecocks or Duke Blue Devils. She is passionate about giving back to her community, particularly through organizations that invest in health, well-being, and the next generation.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Mr. Haskins graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and interned with the South Carolina House of Representatives, the South Carolina Senate, and worked as a Special Assistant in the Public Affairs Division for the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General. Mr. Haskins then attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. At Florida Coastal, he was Parliamentarian of the Student Bar Association Legislature and Chief Justice of the Honor Court. Having graduated Florida Coastal in two and one-half years, Mr. Haskins passed the Alaska Bar Examination and became a Member of the Alaska Bar Association. After Florida Coastal, he attended American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where he obtained his Master of Law (LL.M.) degree in Law & Government, specializing in Law, Politics, and Legislation, with a concentration on Civil & Constitutional Rights. While at American, he interned in the United States Senate and was a Legal Fellow for United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Mr. Haskins also helped found the Alaska Bar Association Federal Regulatory Practice Section in Washington, D.C. Returning to South Carolina, Mr. Haskins passed the South Carolina Bar Examination and became a Member of the South Carolina Bar. Mr. Haskins worked in firms in Greenville and Charleston, gaining valuable experience in handling family law, estate planning, and real estate legal issues. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Haskins is a Realtor, Notary Public in South Carolina, and President of the Charleston Chapter of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association.

Timothy “Tim” Nicolette became an attorney because his father believed he would be a great one. That kind of faith has a way of shaping a person. Tim has spent his career working to prove his father right, and along the way, he found something that made the work feel personal: personal injury law. His first job out of law school was with a personal injury firm, and it didn’t take long to understand why this area of law matters so much. The people who walk through the door have already been through something hard. Then they run into an insurance company that treats them like a number rather than a neighbor. Tim stays in this fight because he believes those people deserve better, and because he knows how to go up against the giants on their behalf. Tim is the youngest of five siblings, all of whom share the same first initial: Travis, Trey, Tara, Taylor, and Tim. In November 2025, he married his wife Ashley, and he’s quick to say it was the greatest day of his life. He credits her love and support as a foundation for everything he’s been able to accomplish. When Tim isn’t working a case, you might find him at Hall’s Chophouse, which he’ll recommend to anyone who asks for a great meal in Greenville without hesitation.