Accident & Injury

Attorney Lucas grew up in the small town of Great Falls in upstate South Carolina. Following high school, he attended Coastal Carolina University (CCU) in Conway, South Carolina and graduated in 2010 with a bachelor of arts in Political Science and a minor in pre-law. Following graduation from CCU, he accepted a position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Shortly thereafter, he was accepted into and began the study of law at the Charleston School of Law, all in an effort to pursue his life-long dream—to practice law in South Carolina. ​ After passing the 2014 South Carolina Bar Exam and moving back to Myrtle Beach, Attorney Lucas had the pleasure of working for several very successful law firms in Horry County. In his time with those firms, he worked cases in many areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law. Specifically, he has defended countless persons accused of all types of crimes during which he tried—and won—their criminal cases; he has handled all types of cases in Family Court; he has negotiated with insurance adjusters and drafted insurance demand packets (some amounting in the millions of dollars) in many personal injury matters. In January 2017, Attorney Lucas felt that it was finally time to take his practice to the next level and opened Lucas Law, LLC right here in Myrtle Beach. If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina or if you feel that you are being investigated for a crime; or if you have been the victim of any type of personal injury matter such as a car accident, a slip and fall, or being the victim of a crime, do not hesitate to give Lucas Law, LLC a call at 803-374-0389 and Attorney Lucas will do everything in his power to give you the representation and get you the compensation that you deserve. ​ Additionally, feel free to click on the tab(s) at the top of the page that correspond with the service that you require. Hopefully, the content found there will give you a better understanding of what your next steps should be and how Lucas Law, LLC can assist you in resolving the matter.

As a person who has experienced a disability as well as the trials and tribulations that go along with it, I know how crucial fair treatment before the law can be. I represent clients like you to obtain justice on their behalf. Justice is not a commodity, it's a right. You won’t find a more determined advocate. Lawsuits can be intimidating. But, no corporation or person is too large to be above the law. Remember, the bigger the adversary, the sweeter the victory.

Born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, Carmen Liriano always knew she wanted to help the people in her community. She graduated from Louisiana State University, came back home to complete a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans and then returned to LSU to obtain her law degree. After graduation, Carmen went on to work with the big Personal Injury Law Firms of Louisiana. In the last 7 years, Carmen Liriano was awarded “Top 40 under 40 Trial Attorneys” by the National Trial Lawyer Association and as a “Rising Star” from SuperLawyers. While she learned a great deal working with these Law Firms, Carmen always knew she wanted to come back to Metairie and help the people of her community in a more personal way. Starting her own firm has allowed Carmen to reach her clients on a personal level and immerse herself in each clients’ case. If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer in New Orleans, look no further. Click here to book your free consultation and get started today. Carmen is licensed in Louisiana and Texas. She is ready to fight for you.

What makes Dustin and his firm different is the deep emotional connection he builds with each client and the time he takes to get to know their trials, troubles, and tribulations. Dustin L. Compton, Founder and Managing Partner, has obtained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of AV® Preeminent™, an indication that his peers and judges rank him at the highest levels of professional excellence. Dustin has handled major litigation cases involving serious injuries, death, class actions, insurance disputes, estate litigation, serious crimes, serious divorce and custody disputes, complex criminal defense matters, and injured children. Dustin has received AVVO's "Client's Choice" honor and Martindale-Hubbell's Client Distinction Award. Dustin has taken on and won against the largest corporations and insurance companies in the United States. Most of Dustin's clients actually become life-long friends because he gives each client specific attention and believes that a key to his success is placing himself in his client's shoes by learning and understanding their unique and specific situation. Read some of their testimonials here. This standard also allows Compton Law to better understand your business and personal life so that we can help to come up with the best solutions for your goals. Dustin has had the opportunity to work for and with some of the finest and most respected attorneys in the United States, he has previously worked with others on some of the largest class action cases. He has tried multiple cases to a Jury verdicts, guided and counseled many small businesses, and focuses on building valuable, long-term relationships. The play-maker you need: Aggressive, motivated, and driven. I am very fortunate to be working a career that I love every day. I love the ability to help people succeed and what truly drives me is the ability to make a significant and positive impact in people's lives. I'm different in that I go out of my way to understand you, your current situation, your troubles, and tribulations. I want to get to know and understand your pain and pressure points so best help. Dustin's results speak for his hard work and the time he takes on each case. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (winning or settling a case for $1,000,000 or more) Super lawyer rising star 2013-2019, National Trial Lawyer Top 40 under 40, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 National Trial Lawyer Top 100, and has achieved other case results seen here. When Dustin is not working hard for his clients he enjoys spending time with his wife, Carrie, and ten-year-old daughter, Addysen.

Eugene Litman, Esq. established Litman & Litman, P.C. in 1958. Eugene raised his four sons with aspirations that they would join him in the legal profession. He and his sons often discussed legal cases and argued their potential outcome over the dinner table. Eventually, all four of Eugene’s sons took up the legal profession by becoming lawyers. Two of Eugene’s sons, Jeffrey Litman and Kenneth Litman, joined their father’s firm. Today they have nearly 100 years of combined legal experience in personal injury law. Eugene Litman earned his degree from Brooklyn Law School while both Jeffrey Litman and Kenneth Litman earned their J.D. degrees from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Jeffrey received a B.S. in Management from Boston University while Ken earned his B.S. in Management from Arizona State University. The Litman family has brought justice to thousands of clients by securing hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for them. With degrees in both law and business, they are more than qualified to defend your interests. They will accommodate your schedule with visits to your residence, hospital, or nursing home. They treat clients and their client’s circumstances with sensitivity. They understand that clients are potentially dealing with personal tragedies such as personal injury and wrongful death. The Litman team remains competitive and keeps apprised of the latest legal matters by extensive readings, attending conferences, and constant networking. They have met many leaders in American law, including United States Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Antonin Scalia.

Attorney Felix Gonzalez received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. Mr. Gonzalez received his law degree in 1995 from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Prior to attending the University of Texas, Mr. Gonzalez served honorably in the United States Marine Corps where he was stationed on the west coast and on the carrier USS New Orleans. Mr. Gonzalez is a respected lawyer with extensive experience representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice cases. He has represented clients who have been catastrophically injured against such large corporations as Boeing, Ford, GM, Honda, Isuzu, Toyota, Firestone, Michelin, Cooper Tire, Yokohama Tire and Goodyear Tire to name a few. Mr. Gonzalez has been voted one of San Antonio’s best lawyers in the areas of personal injury in the annual survey of attorneys conducted by S.A. Scene from 2012-2019. Attorney Felix Gonzalez is admitted to the State Bar of Texas. He has also been admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (Director 2015-2017, Officer 2018-2019), the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director 2017, 2018, 2019), and the American Association for Justice.

George W. Ganim, Jr. graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Law (now known as the Quinnipiac School of Law) in December 1984 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in May, 1985. George has extensive trial experience in all aspects of personal injury cases as well as the ability to negotiate excellent settlements for his clients. When a settlement cannot be reached, George litigates his cases with great success. This success has enabled him to form Ganim Injury Lawyers, a law firm dedicated to providing its clients with respect, professionalism, and achievement.

Danielle is an associate attorney at Sgro & Roger, representing clients in a range of personal injury, criminal, and family law matters. She is devoted to helping her clients obtain the most favorable outcome in the resolution of their cases. Danielle joins the firm after completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Eric Johnson in Department XX of the Eighth Judicial District Court. During her term, she assisted the Court render decisions in various civil and criminal matters. She also gained invaluable trial experience working on medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and felony cases.

Spencer Peck is the founder and principal attorney at Peck Law Corporation. He has settled millions for his clients in personal injury and elder abuse matters. As an attorney, Mr. Peck has been known to fiercely litigate against insurance companies holding parties responsible until justice is served for his clients. Although Spencer’s practice focuses on personal injury and elder abuse matters, Mr. Peck has extensive experience with criminal law, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Alana Weatherstone, born and raised in South Florida, is a civil litigator who has always devoted 100 percent of her practice to injured plaintiffs. Attending Florida State University for both her undergraduate and law degree allowed her to have the unique experience of working in the Capitol during legislative session seeing firsthand the power that “big money interests” have on lobbying efforts throughout the State of Florida. This, along with Alana’s innate passion for justice, has resulted in her trying multiple cases throughout the State of Florida and representing countless clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. After admission to the Florida Bar, she also gained admission to the Federal Bar of the Southern District of Florida. Alana enjoys being with her family and rescue dogs in her spare time.