W. Chad Jenkins

After graduating from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1999, Chad was selected to be a judicial law clerk for Circuit Judge Kenneth Goode of the 6^th Judicial Circuit (1999-2000). He has been with Pope & Hudgens, P.A. since August 2000.

Chad's practice areas include criminal law, civil litigation, Social Security Disability, and family court work. His criminal defense expertise has developed quickly and his caseload includes helping clients facing charges of all types (e.g. assaults, drug offenses, DUI, etc.). In civil cases he has handled or assisted on cases involving wrongful death, insurance issues, bad faith, class actions, construction negligence, and workers' compensation.

Current Position: Member/Shareholder

Trials in all State and Federal Courts
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor and Felony)
DUI and Other Traffic Matters
Personal Injury (Auto, Wrongful Death, Etc.)
Business Torts, Construction Negligence
Divorce & Custody cases
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability

University of South Carolina (J.D. 1999)
Newberry College (B.A. 1996)

South Carolina Bar Association
American Bar Association (Litigation Section)
Newberry County Bar Association (Secretary/Treasurer 2002 - 2004, Vice-President 2004 - 2006, President 2006 - 2008)
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
South Carolina Trial Lawyers Assocation
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

South Carolina, 1999
United States District Court, 2001

Case Note Editor, South Carolina Environmental Law Review (1998-1999)
Judicial Clerk to the Hon. Kenneth G. Goode, South Carolina Circuit Court (1999-2000)
Presenter of "The Criminal Trial from Start to Finish in South Carolina" (2005 CLE)

Case note, 7 S.C. Environmental Law Journal 100 (1998)

Hunting
Cycling
Fishing

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