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Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC Attorneys Named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America®

Several Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC attorneys have been selected to the 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list, with three receiving Lawyer of the Year awards. All are recognized for their accomplishments in numerous practice areas, including antitrust law, mass tort, personal injury, product liability, class action, and medical malpractice litigation.

Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC is a full-service law firm with offices throughout South Carolina, litigating catastrophic personal injury cases, truck accidents, railroad accidents, construction defects, medical malpractice, occupational lung disease, and mesothelioma claims. The firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice in nine states and frequently lead high-profile class action lawsuits and multi-district litigations in partnership with an extensive national network of attorneys.

Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC has established an esteemed reputation for dedicated, skilled, and strategic representation on some of the most significant litigation in American history, most notably, cases involving tobacco and asbestos.

The Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC attorneys in numerous South Carolina locations named to The Best Lawyers in America® include:

Aiken, South Carolina

Kenneth J. Wilson

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Charleston, South Carolina

Michael J. Brickman

  • Antitrust Law
  • Litigation – Antitrust
  • Litigation – Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Charles W. Patrick, Jr.

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Columbia, South Carolina

Robert S. Wood

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

James C. Bradley

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Antitrust
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Elizabeth M. Burke

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Jerry Hudson Evans

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Nina Fields Britt

  • Antitrust Law
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Kim Keevers Palmer

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Gregory A. Lofstead

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Christiaan Marcum

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Thomas D. Rogers

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  1. Hoyt Rowell III
  • Health Care Law
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  1. Christopher Tuck
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Qui Tam Law

Edward J. Westbrook

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

The Best Lawyers 2025 Edition “Lawyer of the Year” Awards

Charleston, South Carolina

Charles W. Patrick, Jr.

  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Elizabeth M. Burke

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Thomas D. Rogers

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2025 Edition)

Columbia, South Carolina

Matthew A. Nickles

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  1. Charles Dukes
  • Antitrust Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Theodore (TAC) Hargrove II

  • Commercial Litigation

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Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC is located in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Aiken, and Columbia, South Carolina, serving clients throughout the state. To learn more, call 843-727-6500 or go to www.rpwb.com to schedule a free consultation.

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    RPWB Represented a Whistleblower who Helped the Federal Government Recoup $1.7 million

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    What does South Carolina state law say about asbestos exposure?

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    Makeup company puts consumers at risk of asbestos exposure

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    Mesothelioma cases expected to rise among 9/11 survivors

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    Victim of asbestos exposure awarded $8.4 million for damages

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    Clinical trial explores new treatment for mesothelioma

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    What to watch for: Early signs of mesothelioma

    Each year, an estimated 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma. People exposed to asbestos – such as through work – may be more likely to get the disease, even if that exposure was decades ago. Diagnoses are generally most common among older men. So, if you have a loved one who might be at risk […]

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    What you should know about asbestos litigation in South Carolina

    Maybe you never imagined that you would develop mesothelioma or another type of asbestos-related disease, but that does not change the fact that you did. You understand just how difficult it is to live with one of these diseases. On top of pain and suffering, you may have a diminished quality of life and hefty […]

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    Couple pursues asbestos litigation over husband’s injuries

    Victims who develop mesothelioma or other related diseases often do so after only being exposed to asbestos from a single source, such as through employment. However, some victims in South Carolina might have developed asbestos-related diseases after multiple sources of exposure. One couple is currently in the middle of asbestos litigation for this type of […]

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    Workers say asbestos exposure put them at risk

    South Carolina workers should be able to trust their employers to provide safe working environments. When dangers arise in a workplace, an employer should alert his or her staff to the problem. In some situations — such as that of asbestos exposure — removing workers from an area is the most appropriate course of action. […]

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    Popcorn ceilings hidden source of asbestos exposure

    Asbestos is far from being a problem of the past. This dangerous substance can still be found in a number of older products that still exist today, and new uses in specific industries may make it difficult for people in South Carolina to avoid asbestos exposure throughout the course of their lives. For example, depending […]

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    Important information about mesothelioma

    After a mesothelioma diagnosis, victims and family members usually have many questions. Most go about seeking information about the disease, its cause, treatment options, and more. Here are some facts about asbestos and mesothelioma that you should know: Types of mesothelioma: The most common type of mesothelioma affects the outer lining of the lungs (pleural […]

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    Auto workers frequent victims of asbestos exposure

    Few people in South Carolina may be able to imagine a life without motor vehicles. People use their cars for commuting to work, traveling for entertainment and much, much more. Although for some people driving and riding in vehicles is just another fixture of daily life, those who work and perform routine maintenance on those […]

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    Asbestos exposure caused by both old and new usage

    The use of asbestos in new products might be limited, but that does not protect people from either current or past usage. Older buildings — or at least those that were built several decades ago — are a common source of asbestos exposure, including places like post offices, churches, hospitals, barbershops and movie theaters. Since […]

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    First New Mesothelioma Treatment in 15 Years Approved By FDA

    By Ken Wilson It’s not often that we get to report new treatments for mesothelioma. While we do see a lot of clinical trials, the standard treatment plan for malignant pleural mesothelioma has been relatively unchanged for many years. Most patients go through surgery (if they are able to), radiation and chemotherapy. It can be […]

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    Johnson & Johnson under investigation for asbestos exposure

    In past decades, parents in South Carolina probably did not give a second thought to using baby powder on their children or even themselves. What these consumers might not have realized at the time was that they were purchasing a potentially dangerous product. However, Johnson & Johnson — a large manufacturer of talcum baby powder […]

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    US states sue EPA over mesothelioma concerns

    Asbestos is a carcinogen that is extremely hazardous to human health. Exposure to asbestos can cause victims in South Carolina to develop dangerous and even fatal diseases, such as lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently closed a loophole regarding asbestos use, but some states say the current protections are not […]

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    FDA approves new treatment for mesothelioma

    We recently published a slideshare which provides information about a new FDA-approved therapy for sufferers of mesothelioma. Please view the information below, and call our law firm if you have any questions about your legal options following a mesothelioma diagnosis. FDA Approves New Mesothelioma Treatment from The Law Buzz

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    Military families worried about asbestos exposure

    Living the military life is not easy. Between deployments and frequent moves, active military members and their families have enough on their plates to worry about. The possibility of dealing with asbestos exposure in their own homes probably seemed far-fetched, but it is now the reality that many are facing. The contractor accused of exposing […]

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    Victim’s family continues mesothelioma suit against Ford

    South Carolina residents should be able to go to work without fear for their health, well-being and general safety. Additionally, older workers should have the luxury of looking back over their working careers without realizing that they were wrongfully exposed to deadly substances. This is unfortunately not the reality that many people face, and mesothelioma […]

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    Is mesothelioma the only disease linked to asbestos?

    There is no question about whether asbestos exposure can lead to devastating health outcomes. Most people in South Carolina already know that exposure to this toxic substance can cause mesothelioma, but that is not all. Lung cancer and asbestosis are other diseases that victims may develop years or even decades after being exposed. Here is […]

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    Mesothelioma-causing asbestos found in more makeup products

    There is really no ambiguity when it comes to the health risks associated with asbestos, which is why the carcinogen has been banned in a number of countries. Despite this, asbestos is still used in some products in the United States. However, the dangerous substance is showing up in far more places than the construction […]

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    When Personal Vaporizers Explode: An Entire Industry Designed Around the Wrong Battery

    By Chris Moore Since the mid-2000s, we have become more reliant on lithium-ion batteries and the devices they power.  The batteries are extremely useful and serve an important function. Just a decade ago, it would have been inconceivable for a laptop computer or a smartphone to be used for an entire day on just one […]

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    Women who wear makeup could be victims of asbestos exposure

    Applying makeup is a daily practice for many women in South Carolina. These women should be able to put on their makeup without worrying about asbestos exposure, but this might not be the case. A significant number of cosmetics could contain this cancer-causing substance, putting women everywhere at risk for serious and even fatal health […]

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    City blamed for firefighter trainees’ asbestos exposure

    As public servants, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way in order to protect the people of South Carolina. Firefighters likely expect to encounter potentially dangerous substances while on the job. However, few may think that they would be victims of asbestos exposure during their training. An out-of-state city might have to shell out for fines […]

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    RPWB Named To Leadership of 3M Combat Arms Ear Plug MDL

    RPWB member attorney Elizabeth Middleton Burke was named to the leadership of the 3M Combat Arms Ear Plug multidistrict litigation. Federal lawsuits filed against 3M for producing faulty military ear plugs have been consolidated in the Northern District of Florida. Burke was named as co-chair of the Plaintiff Steering Committee, which builds the national product […]

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    New mesothelioma therapy approved by the FDA

    There is positive news for those diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the NovoTTF-100L System for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. This is the first therapy to receive FDA approval for the disease in 15+ years. The last treatment to receive FDA approval was Alimta in 2004. Questions? You can […]

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    Mesothelioma can come decades after asbestos exposure

    Preventing fires is important for public safety, but some efforts at doing so are better than others. For example, asbestos was once widely used in homes and other buildings as a form of fire retardant. While asbestos might be effective at resisting and preventing fires, it is also extremely dangerous to human health. The toxic […]

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    Apartment residents worried about asbestos exposure

    Removing asbestos from older buildings is extremely dangerous. If not done properly, asbestos fibers can become airborne. This type of asbestos exposure is linked to devastating health outcomes, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. However, before being diagnosed, some people in South Carolina might not even know that they were ever exposed to the deadly substance. […]

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    Merchant Marines and mesothelioma

    Many Navy veterans have developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure on Navy ships. But another group of employees who have widely been exposed to asbestos on ships is Merchant Marines. These men and women offer valuable service transporting cargo and passengers in times of peace, and supporting the United States Navy in times of war. […]

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    Whole community still fears asbestos exposure

    Working in certain industries can put people at a higher than average risk for being exposed to asbestos. However, being employed in construction or manufacturing is far from the only way to fall victim to asbestos exposure. In some situations, entire neighborhoods and communities might be exposed through no fault of their own. The residents […]

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    RPWB named to leadership of firefighting foam MDL

    CHARLESTON, S.C. – RPWB has been named to the leadership of litigation to help the nation’s water utilities filter out harmful chemicals left behind by firefighting foam manufactured by 3M and Tyco. RPWB member Christiaan Marcum sits on the Plaintiff Executive Committee of the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation, which has been consolidated in […]

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    EPA seeks to limit asbestos exposure with new rule

    Despite the fact that the dangerous health effects of asbestos are well understood, it is still imported into the United States. This imported substance is used in a wide range of products that continue to put people in South Carolina at significant risk for asbestos exposure. A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency could […]

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    Property owners sentenced for asbestos exposure

    Removing asbestos can be a dangerous undertaking and may put workers and nearby people at risk for exposure. In order to minimize asbestos exposure and the related health risks, removal of the toxic substance is heavily regulated. Some people in South Carolina and elsewhere view this regulation as more of an annoying roadblock than an […]

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    What are the two types of asbestos?

    Asbestos is a chemically harmless substance, but when it is inhaled or ingested, it can wreak havoc on the body. Mesothelioma is a serious type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It typically affects the outer lining of the lungs, but can affect other areas of the body, as well. For many people diagnosed with […]

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    Family raises awareness over loved one’s mesothelioma death

    Exposure to asbestos is not always obvious at the time. Many people live years or even decades after exposure before developing sometimes subtle but troubling symptoms. When those symptoms end up pointing to mesothelioma, victims in South Carolina can be understandably angry and confused, and it is often the families who are left behind to […]

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    Improved labeling could prevent some asbestos exposure

    Following the discovery of asbestos in some of the cosmetic products sold by the retailer Claire’s, some members of the U.S. Congress are pushing for improved warning labels on potentially dangerous products. Asbestos exposure is especially serious as it can lead to fatal illnesses decades in the future. Better labeling practices could give South Carolina […]

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    Do you know the most common form of mesothelioma?

    You may have already known that asbestos is toxic and tried to avoid it, or maybe you had never even heard of the substance before receiving a life-altering diagnosis. The fatal cancer mesothelioma is unfortunately not an uncommon outcome of asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma can present in several different forms, but pleural mesothelioma is the most […]

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    Supreme Court ruling will help asbestos victims

    By Dave Butler The United States Supreme Court delivered an unexpectedly good opinion for asbestos victims last week. For years, equipment makers (including those who make pumps, valves, turbines and boilers) have argued that they only make and sell metal products and cannot be held responsible for asbestos products made by third parties and later […]

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    U.S. Supreme Court issues opinion on asbestos

    There’s good news for Navy veterans who developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure on ships: The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion allowing mesothelioma victims to take action against the manufacturers of boilers, pumps and other metal equipment that required asbestos components be added in order for them to operate. Many Navy servicemembers and veterans […]

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    Hundreds of students displaced after asbestos exposure

    Students and parents alike tend to expect schools to be safe places that are free from serious threats and risks. Sadly, this is not always the case. Older school buildings can pose various dangers, especially when poor upkeep contributes to things like hidden mold or dangerous stairwells. Another hidden risk in many old schools? The […]

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    Why does asbestos litigation seem so common?

    The use of asbestos is heavily regulated, which might lead some people in South Carolina to believe that it is a past problem that has no more bearing on current times. Unfortunately, this is far from reality. As some people develop health problems decades after exposure and companies make headlines for concealing the presence asbestos […]

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    Frequently asked questions about mesothelioma

    By Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC posted in mesothelioma on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. We recently published a SlideShare titled Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma. If you have further questions or wish to speak to an attorney about your options after a mesothelioma diagnosis, please call us at 866-548-6868. Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma from The Law Buzz

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    No recall for Claire’s products linked to asbestos exposure

    Many women, teenagers and even young girls in South Carolina can recount going to a Claire’s store to have their ears pierced. The popular chain not only provides ear piercing services, it also sells a wide variety of items marketed to young girls. Unfortunately, some of those products likely resulted in asbestos exposure. The Food and […]

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    Compensation for mesothelioma is possible

    Asbestos was once frequently used in a wide range of industries, from automobiles to manufacturing to construction and much more. For those working in these types of industries, exposure to asbestos was not only common but, at one point in time, even routine. Decades later, many of these workers are now suffering the serious health […]

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    Mesothelioma victim, wife file suit for asbestos exposure

    South Carolina patients who develop serious, life-threatening medical issues suffer more than just physical symptoms. Many deal with ongoing and severe emotional distress related to their illnesses. This is often true for patients dealing with mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Some victims decide to channel their emotional distress toward holding those […]

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    Questions for your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis

    Going to a medical appointment can be a stressful, nerve-wracking experience. This is especially true after receiving a diagnosis such as mesothelioma. Most patients diagnosed with mesothelioma have many questions about their diagnosis, treatment plan, options, prognosis, and more. But remembering those questions when it comes time to meet with the doctor can be a […]

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    Family secures $18.5 million re loved one’s asbestos exposure

    Facing the death of a loved one is rarely an easy process, but it can be especially difficult when their death was the result of another’s negligence. When dealing with asbestos exposure, this often involves families losing their loved ones to extremely devastating diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Some of these families in […]

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    What jobs have high asbestos exposure?

    People who work in certain jobs and industries have a higher likelihood of being exposed to asbestos. The danger here is that asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that usually affects the outer lining of the lungs, and can affect other body parts as well. Mesothelioma most often occurs in people […]

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    University apologizes for decades of asbestos exposure

    Long-term health issues are just one concern of unexpected exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. South Carolina victims might also face financial issues when dealing with medical bills for mesothelioma or lung cancer care, which can also require them to take time off work. But what about when the i