About Us
Our attorneys have more than 60 combined years of experience practicing law. This gives us the ability to help clients with a variety of legal matters. Our professional biographies are shown below.
Clarke W. McCants, III
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar (1985), U.S. Supreme Court (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit, 1986), U.S. District Court (S.C., 1979), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1987)
Areas of Practice:
- Civil litigation
- Workers’ compensation
- Insurance defense
Education:
- B.A. Journalism, University of South Carolina (1981)
- Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina School of Law (1985)
Memberships:
- Aiken County Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section, Chairman 1997-1998)
- Fee Disputes Board - Second Judicial Circuit (1994-present)
- Commissioner on Lawyer Conduct (2005-present)
- Delta Theta Phi American Bar Association
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association (Executive Committee, 1993-1999)
- South Carolina Workers' Compensation Education Association and Defense Research Institute
Awards, Honors, and Experience:
- Recipient of The J. Woodrow Lewis Appellate Advocacy Award (1985)
- Co-Author of The South Carolina Practice Manual, “Workers’ Compensation”
- Served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Frank P. McGowan, Jr., S.C. Circuit Court Judge (1985-1986)
- U.S. Navy Reserve, CDR, JAGC (1985-1990, 1994-2009)
Contact: erinelam2@gmail.com
803-649-6200, ext. 1
Clarke W. McCants, IV
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar (2017) and the U.S. District Court (S.C., 2019)
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation
- Workers Compensation
- Appellate Practice
Education:
- B.A. English, Clemson University (2013)
- Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina School of Law, cum laude (2017)
Memberships:
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Aiken County Bar Association
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Awards, Honors, and Experience
- Law Clerk to the Honorable William P. Keesley, S.C. Circuit Court Judge (2017-2018)
- The South Carolina Law Review (2015-2017)
- John Belton O'Neill Inn of Court, Member (2017)
- Order of Wig and Robe (2017)
- Eagle Scout Award (2008)
Contact: clarkemccants4@gmail.com
803-335-7584
Amy P. Shumpert
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar (1992), U.S. District Court (S.C. - 1995), U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Cir. - 1977)
Areas of practice:
- Civil litigation
- Workers’ compensation
- Insurance defense
Education:
- B.S. Economics, Clemson University (1986)
- Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina School of Law (1992)
Memberships:
- Aiken County Bar Association (Treasurer 1996-Present)
- South Carolina Bar Association
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
Awards, Honors, and Experience
- Served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Bristow Marchant, U.S. Magistrate Judge (1992-1993)
Erin Elam
Education and Experience:
- B.A. Communication Arts, Minor Political Science, Appalachian State University (1981)
- Paralegal Certificate, Meredith College (1985)
- Real Estate Broker, North Carolina Board of Realtors
- Notary Public, State of South Carolina
Memberships:
- Board of Directors, Aiken Holistic Wellness Fair (2022)
- O.K. Corral, Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
Contact: erinelam2@gmail.com