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TOM A. KILLOREN JR...........................................................24
R. GERARD CHAMBERS JR...................................................23
CHAD A. McGOWAN..............................................................25
LEE D. COPE........................................................................24
PAT McWHIRTER..................................................................25
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ALISSA FLEMING..................................................................24
SARAH M. PURNELL.............................................................25
FRANCIS M. “BRINK” HINSON...............................................24
FRED W. SUGGS III................................................................25
JENNIFER SPRAGINS BURNETT PERSONAL INJURY MANAGING PARTNER
R. GERALD CHAMBERS JR.
HARBIN & BURNETT ANDERSON, S.C.
When Jennifer Burnett started her career, she focused on defending nursing homes charged with abuse and neglect. Now, as managing partner at Harbin & Burnett in Anderson, she practices on the plaintiff’s side. “I was interested in medicine and enjoyed this type of litigation,” she says. “When I decided to switch sides to become a plaintiff’s lawyer, I knew I wanted to represent families of loved ones who had been neglected or abused at nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.” In 2023, Burnett completed a term as president of the South Carolina Association for Justice, a role she describes as the highlight of her career. She also is secretary of the Tucker W. Hipps Foundation, an organization that works to prevent hazing. Over the years, Burnett has learned valuable lessons in leadership, particularly when it comes to leading other lawyers. “I have found that the most successful leaders support and encourage others to excel in their contributions, and that leadership is often about enabling others to shine,” she said
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Gerald Chambers did not set out to practice medical malpractice law; instead, he believes that area of law chose him. For one thing, it was a natural fit. “My father was a dentist, and the practice of medicine was important to our family,” Chambers says. Chambers started his career at a small defense firm in Beaufort, working for a partner who exclusively practiced medical malpractice law. “I gravitated toward him and learned as much as possible,” he says, adding that the learning never stops. “I learn something new from each case and have always liked digging into the medical aspects of a matter,” he says. Chambers’ personal north star guides him toward client service. He spent 28 years in the Army and credits his military background with giving him a sense of resolve, integrity and commitment to results. “And I try to treat each client as if they are my only one,” he says.
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