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David Pearlman

David Pearlman

Whether you have been hurt at work, at home, or on the road, we can help.
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
  • South Carolina
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Biography

Born and having lived in Charleston all his life, David Pearlman has spent his entire life observing the dignity and respect of the law. David’s father, the Honorable Gus H. Pearlman, was Probate Judge for Charleston County for 35 years. “He taught me that everybody deserves respect, dignity, and equal justice no matter their background.” David Pearlman has spent his entire career trying to ensure that “justice for all” means just that.

While in college at University of Georgia and George Washington University, David marched for civil and workers’ rights. After obtaining his law degree from the University Of South Carolina Law School, he joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 1976. He then became a partner in 1980.

David has been a member of the South Carolina Bar for more than 40 years. He has won landmark cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court. He has been credited with successful victories protecting working people against some of the country’s largest corporations.

David has lectured and served on numerous committees devoted to workers’ rights, including serving as Legislative Chairperson for South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA) for the last 12 years. He is a past recipient of the Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service. David previously served as an adjunct professor of Workers’ Compensation Law at the Charleston School of Law for 2 years. He is a 2011 and 2017 honorable recipient of the Leadership in Law by Lawyers Weekly. For over a decade now, he has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America and nominated by his peers as Super Lawyers year after year. Pearlman holds the highest professional and ethical rating (AV) in Martindale-Hubbell, a legal directory. Not only is David highly respected by peers, but he is deeply loved by his staff because of his sincere and remarkable character.

His passion and heart for people is why he is the right lawyer for you.

Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1976) | Law
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The George Washington University Law School
B.A. (1972)
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Professional Experience
Partner
The Steinberg Law Firm
- Current
Adjunct Professor of Workers' Compensation Law
Charleston School of Law
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Associate
The Steinberg Law Firm
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Speaking Engagements
Workers' Compensation, CLE Seminars
Workers' Compensation, Guest lectures
Presentation: Workers' Compensation Reform in South Carolina, Annual Educational Conference on Workers' Compensation
Brain and Mental Injuries, Workers' Compensation Symposium
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants
Best Lawyers in America
Lawyers of Distinction
Lawyers of Distinction
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
Top 10 Workers' Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2022
Client Champion SILVER
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America
Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Best of the Best Attorneys
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
Selected: 2013-2021
Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America
Selected: 2005-2020
10 Best in South Carolina For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Honoree
SC Leadership in Law
Chas. Lawyer of the Year Workers Comp (Claimants)
US News/Best Lawers
Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers Compensation
Best Lawyers in America
Leadership in Law
Lawyers Weekly
Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication
Injured Workers' Advocates
Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public
Gedney M. Howe Jr.
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Charleston County Bar Association
Past Chairman, Workers' Compensation Section
Current
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Committee to Establish Commuted Value Table by South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission
Member
Current
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Committee to Establish Mediation in South Carolina by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission
Member
Current
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South Carolina Association for Justice
Past Chair, Past Chairman of Workers' Compensation Section
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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South Carolina Bar Association
Member
Current
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Injured Workers Advocates
Former Executive Board Member
Current
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Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
Executive Board
- Current
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South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA)
Legislative Chairperson
- Current
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Injured Workers Advocates
Legislative Chairman
- Current
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South Carolina State Bar  # 4394
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
South Carolina
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    90 minutes
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Accepts cash, check and credit card
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Area
  • Defective Products
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Steinberg Law Firm
Website
Steinberg Law Firm Spanish Website
Website
David Pearlman's Bio
Website
Workers' Compensation Website
Blog
The Steinberg Law Firm Blog
Blog
Workers' Compensation Blog
Contact & Map
Charleston Office
61 Broad St
Charleston, SC 29401
Telephone: (843) 603-8135
Fax: (843) 722-1190
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Summerville Office
103 Grandview Dr.
Summerville, SC 29483
Telephone: (843) 871-6522
Fax: (843) 871-8565
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Goose Creek Office
118 S Goose Creek Blvd
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Telephone: (843) 572-0700
Fax: (843) 572-1871
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours