Columbia, SC personal injury attorneys Mark D. Chappell, Graham Newman, and Mark D. Chappell Jr. discuss what makes their firm different, their areas of practice, service to clients, and what to look for in a lawyer. The firm defines itself through four guiding principles: passion, compassion, curiosity, and fearlessness. These qualities shape the approach to advocacy and client service. Representing families who have lost loved ones requires deep compassion and the ability to understand the grief they are experiencing. Passion is essential in the courtroom, where the attorneys have tried hundreds of cases and achieved meaningful results for clients. Curiosity drives the commitment to investigate thoroughly, uncover the underlying issues, and pursue justice even in complex matters. Fearlessness enables the firm to stand up to powerful corporations and institutions on behalf of individuals and families.

Although small in size, with only three lawyers, the firm takes on a wide range of cases. On any given day, this can include representing a family affected by a car accident in the morning and challenging large corporations such as DuPont, AIG, or Johnson & Johnson in the afternoon. The practice includes litigation involving groundwater contamination, product liability, and other complex disputes that demand persistence and courage.

The firm represents clients who have suffered both physical and financial injuries. Many cases involve motor vehicle accidents, including car and tractor-trailer collisions, where victims seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term physical harm. The firm also handles workplace injury cases through workers’ compensation claims, as well as product liability matters in which defective or dangerously designed products cause harm. In addition, the practice extends to multi-district litigation and class actions, allowing the firm to advocate for individuals harmed on a larger scale.

Chappell, Chappell & Newman operates as a hands-on law firm, intentionally limiting the number of cases accepted in order to provide thorough and focused representation. This structure ensures that each client receives the attention and advocacy their case deserves, without the firm overextending itself.

When advising clients on how to choose an attorney, the firm often emphasizes the importance of trust. Prospective clients are encouraged to rely on their instincts and evaluate whether they can establish a genuine, open conversation from the very beginning. Trust, the attorneys believe, is built from the first interaction and serves as the foundation for a strong attorney–client relationship.