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Trial attorneys · Columbia SC

When it matters, we're in the room.

Personal injury, business disputes, and criminal defense — handled by attorneys who actually try cases. No handoffs to juniors. No settlement mills.

$180M+recovered for clients
27years combined trial experience
98%cases resolved favorably
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Sterling & Vance LLPCounsel you can count on when the stakes are high

Practice areas

Focused. Fearless.

We take a limited number of cases so every client gets senior-level attention.

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Personal Injury

Car accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice. You don't pay unless we win.

02

Business Disputes

Contract litigation, partnership breakups, and commercial claims for SC businesses.

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Criminal Defense

DUI, drug charges, and white-collar defense from attorneys who know the local courts.

The attorneys

Meet your counsel.

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Partner

James Sterling

Former prosecutor. 18 years trying cases across South Carolina.

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Partner

David Vance

Business litigator. Has argued before the SC Supreme Court.

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Senior Associate

Maria Chen

Personal injury specialist. $60M+ in verdicts and settlements.

Client stories

Results that speak.

★★★★★
"After my accident, the insurance company offered me almost nothing. Sterling & Vance took it to trial and won."
— Robert H.
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"They treated my business dispute like it was their own money on the line. Because it felt like it was."
— Angela M., Business Owner
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"Called on a Friday night scared. By Monday morning I had a plan. That's the difference."

Free consultation

Talk to a lawyer, not a call center.

Your first consultation is free and confidential. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a case.

  • Free, confidential case review
  • Senior attorney from day one
  • No fee unless we win (injury cases)
  • Evening appointments available

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Contact

Start with a conversation.

Call, email, or stop by the office. We answer our own phones.

Office1400 Main St, Suite 800, Columbia SC
Phone(803) 555-0127
Emailintake@sterlingvance.example

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