David Pearlman
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David Pearlman
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.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation - 90 minutes
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Accepts cash, check and credit card
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner The Steinberg Law Firm
Year: 1980 - Current
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Associate The Steinberg Law Firm
Year: 1976 - 1980
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Adjunct Professor of Workers' Compensation Law Charleston School of Law
Year: 2009 - 2011
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Professional Associations
South Carolina State Bar  # 4394 Member (1976 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Injured Workers Advocates Legislative Chairman (2004 - Current)
Committee to Establish Commuted Value Table by South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission Member (Current)
South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA) Legislative Chairperson (2004 - Current)
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group Executive Board (2010 - Current)
Injured Workers Advocates Former Executive Board Member (Current)
South Carolina Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
South Carolina Association for Justice Past Chair, Past Chairman of Workers' Compensation Section (Current)
Committee to Establish Mediation in South Carolina by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Charleston County Bar Association Past Chairman, Workers' Compensation Section (Current)
Awards
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Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants
Best Lawyers in America 2023.0
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Lawyers of Distinction
Lawyers of Distinction 2022.0
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Top 10 Workers' Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice 2022.0
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Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2022.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2022.0
Note: Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2022
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Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America 2022.0
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Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer 2021.0
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Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Best of the Best Attorneys 2021.0
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services 2021.0
Note: Selected: 2013-2021
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Client Champion SILVER
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services 2021.0
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Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America 2021.0
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Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
Note: Selected: 2005-2020
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10 Best in South Carolina For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2019.0
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Honoree
SC Leadership in Law 2017.0
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Chas. Lawyer of the Year Workers Comp (Claimants)
US News/Best Lawers 2012.0
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Leadership in Law
Lawyers Weekly 2011.0
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Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers Compensation
Best Lawyers in America 2011.0
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Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication
Injured Workers' Advocates 2007.0
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Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public
Gedney M. Howe Jr.
Education
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The George Washington University Law School B.A. (1972)
Year: 1972
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University of South Carolina School of Law J.D. (1976) | Law
Year: 1976
Speaking Engagements
Workers' Compensation, CLE Seminars
Workers' Compensation, CLE Seminars
Websites
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/
The Steinberg Law Firm
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/es/
Steinberg Law Firm Spanish Website
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/david-t-pearlman/
David Pearlman's Bio
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/workers-compensation/
Workers' Compensation Website
Charleston Office
61 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(843) 722-1190
Summerville Office
103 Grandview Dr., Summerville, SC 29483
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(843) 871-8565
Goose Creek Office
118 S Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(843) 572-1871