Peer recognition award given to only 5% of attorneys in South Carolina

Columbia, SC – Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon has again this year been selected for inclusion in the 2011 South Carolina Super Lawyers. The annual rating process includes peer nominations and evaluations as well as third-party research to ensure an unbiased listing.

“The Super Lawyers designation is highly respected within the legal industry,” says Carl L. Solomon, founder of the Solomon Law Group. “Nominations are made by others in the industry and then vetted by the folks at Super Lawyers. I am excited to have achieved this recognition for the third year in a row.” This recognition comes on the heels of Solomon’s selection as one of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2011 Leadership in Law winners; the Leadership in Law Awards recognize South Carolina attorneys who have achieved significant success both in their professional lives and in giving back to the community.

The selection process for Super Lawyers includes peer nominations, independent research of all candidates and a final decision by an independent panel. Solomon was also included in the 2009 and 2010 South Carolina Super Lawyers and has been named to the Best Lawyers of America™, a highly respected publication listing practicing attorneys who have been rated excellent by their peers.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has four attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

American Bar Association 2011 meetings in Atlanta bring together state Bar members

Columbia, SC – Carl L. Solomon recently attended the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) and meetings with the Southern Conference of Bar Presidents at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2011 Mid-Year Conference held in Atlanta February 9-15.

“The legal industry is in transition,” says Solomon, Founder of the Solomon Law Group based in Columbia, SC. “At the mid-year meeting, Bar Presidents from across the country came together to share information and discuss new business models needed for law firms to succeed in this economy. This group represents a tremendous amount of combined knowledge and brainpower, and united we can plan and implement changes needed for the future.” The NCBP conference track included discussions on transforming the profession, managing reputations and public trust, forums on diversity and roundtable discussions of hot topics. The American Bar Association provides educational opportunities and acts as the national representative of the legal profession.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has four attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

Solomon’s session at Winter 2011 American Association for Justice Convention part of Advocacy Track

Columbia, SC – Carl L. Solomon presented a session titled Injuries Without Evidence: Proving Fault and Damages in the Connective Tissue Case at the Winter 2011 American Association for Justice (AAJ) convention held in Miami February 5-9, 2011.

“The AAJ offers numerous educational opportunities to its members,” says Solomon, Founder of the Solomon Law Group based in Columbia, SC. “The session I taught with Dr. Peter Schosheim was part of a track on proving your client’s injuries in connective tissue, whiplash, and slip and fall cases. We hope that attendees walked away with a better understanding of ways to advocate on behalf of their clients in soft tissue and similar types of injury cases.” The American Association for Justice and its members work to ensure those injured by the misconduct or negligence of others are able to find justice through the Courts.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has four attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly annual award recognizes leaders in legal field

Columbia, SC – Carl L. Solomon of the Solomon Law Group has been selected as one of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2011 Leadership in Law winners. The Awards recognize South Carolina attorneys who have achieved significant success both in their professional lives and in giving back to the community.

“I am honored to be recognized by this prestigious publication as a Leadership in Law winner,” says Solomon. “Our current legal system is underfunded and severely strained. We need leaders who will set out a vision for the future and work with government and business leaders to ensure that access to justice remains available to all South Carolinians.” In addition to his involvement with the SC Bar, Carl teaches and mentors other attorneys and donates time and funds to a number of community-based organizations. Solomon is one of 15 winners selected by the judges for this Award. The Award is scheduled to be presented at a dinner on March 24 in Charleston.

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, a state-wide newspaper for attorneys, was founded in 2001. It reports on legal decisions issued by all of the state and federal courts in South Carolina, as well as on changes to court rules, verdict & settlement reports, bar discipline and all other news vital to attorneys in the state.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has four attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

From the American Association for Justice:

Since 1974, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued more than 850 recalls for toy products, many for hazards like magnets, lead and other dangers hidden in our children’s toys. Between 2004 and 2008, toy-related injuries increased 12 percent. Also, The CPSC is woefully under-resourced to cope with the flood of new products entering the U.S. marketplace.

The result of such corporate negligence and regulatory powerlessness is that dangerous products can be sold on shelves for years before the public has any idea of their hazards. In the face of such risks, and with so few resources at hand, the nation has come to rely on parents, consumer groups and the civil justice system to serve both as an early warning system and an enforcement mechanism against negligent corporations and their dangerous toys.

Playing With Safety

From the American Association for Justice:

There are many laws and regulations aimed at protecting seniors, yet government agencies, non-profit watchdogs and media organizations consistently report that serious problems exist in our nation’s nursing homes. The same is true of insurance companies that mislead and defraud vulnerable seniors. Insurance industry regulators protest that they can do nothing. Even when they do raise their hands, they more often than not strike deals to keep fines to a minimum and settlements secret.

With the regulatory and legislative bodies unable to cope with a groundswell of neglect and abuse, the civil justice system has stepped into the breach. Attorneys who represent our nation’s seniors, and their families, play a critical role in uncovering abuse and neglect, and are the most effective force to compel corporate nursing homes to fix their conduct.

Standing Up For Seniors

From the American Association for Justice:

Trial attorneys have long been on the front lines of the environmental movement, opposing corporate plans to wipe out forests, cut down mountain tops, and destroy entire ecosystems. When corporate acts have resulted in devastation for ecosystems and communities, the initial outcry of politicians and regulators has often died out as time has gone by. However, the attorneys seeking justice for such acts fight on, sometimes over decades and against the most powerful corporations on the planet.

When the environmental movement was born in the 1960s and 1970s, a slew of laws were passed to protect the outdoors. But lax enforcement left corporations little incentive to comply. Ultimately, trial attorneys sought justice for communities destroyed by corporate polluters. The BP oil spill will undoubtedly result in long-term devastation. Given the history of corporate behavior in the wake of such disasters, it is clear trial attorneys and the civil justice system will play a vital role in holding BP accountable and helping to return the Gulf to the state it once was.

Hazardous to Your Health: Holding Corporate Polluters Accountable

From the American Association for Justice:

In the wake of Toyota’s sudden acceleration scandal, automobile safety is once again a hot-button issue. After internal documents showed Toyota knew about potential defects, hid them from regulators, and even bragged about saving money from limiting its recalls, Toyota received the largest fine ever levied against an auto manufacturer. After 50 deaths and 8.5 million recalled cars, this saga is yet another example of regulation as an incomplete safeguard and manufacturers that put profits over safety. Unfortunately, this scenario has been repeating itself for decades.

In the 1960s, court cases began highlighting the dangers of car design and the willful negligence of manufacturers in designing cars that they knew to be unsafe. Since then the civil justice system has worked hand-in-hand with regulation to protect Americans, while spurring generations of safety innovations. Litigation will ultimately play a key role in identifying what went wrong with Toyota. These findings will aid regulators and legislators in protecting the American public in the future. By holding manufacturers accountable, the civil justice system will continue to spur safety innovations, as it has done for half a century

Driven to Safety

From the American Association for Justice:

Every day there is another recall or warning of a product that turned out to have design flaws or unexpected problems – a drug with an unanticipated side effect, a toy with a sharp piece that can injure a child, or a popular food product that may have been contaminated in production. These recalls and warnings are so frequent that consumers are no longer surprised. What would surprise consumers is the fact that sometimes those who are responsible for these dangers know about the problem and do nothing about it. People find it hard to believe that anybody would cover up a product’s danger and then market that product to the very people it is likely to kill or injure. Yet, that is exactly what happens time and time again. The following pages contain true stories of corporations that have known their products were dangerous, sometimes deadly, but continued to push them onto unsuspecting consumers.

They Knew And Failed To

From the American Association for Justice:

Insurers are increasingly using tough tactics against cash-strapped consumers to boost profits, according to a new report that investigates claims data, policies, and news accounts. The report details tactics that target policyholders, insurance companies that are engaging in these practices, and what consumers can do to prevent abuses and fight back. The current economic turmoil, which is greatly affecting the insurance sector, will likely spark insurers to use these tactics to maximize their bottom lines.

Tricks of the Trade: Insurance Tactics

From the American Association for Justice:

To identify the worst insurance companies for consumers, researchers at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) undertook a comprehensive investigation of thousands of court documents, SEC and FBI records, state insurance department investigations and complaints, news accounts from across the country, and the testimony and depositions of former insurance agents and adjusters. Our final list includes companies across a range of different insurance fields, including homeowners and auto insurers, health insurers, life insurers, and disability insurers. One company stood out above all others. Allstate’s concerted efforts to put profits over policyholders has earned its place as the worst insurance company in America.

The Ten Worst Insurance Companies In America

Carl L. Solomon and Natalie R. Armstong addressed attendees of continuing legal education session at SC Bar

Columbia, SC – Solomon Law Group attorneys Carl L. Solomon and Natalie R. Armstrong presented at a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar on January 28, 2011 entitled Victims’ Rights in the Criminal Justice System. The CLE was sponsored by the Crime Victim Legal Network – A Program of the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network.  Solomon and Armstrong spoke on the topic “Stepping Outside the Box-Civil Remedies for Crime Victims”.

“The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network serves all those in our state who have been touched by a violent crime,” says Solomon. “They work closely with the members of the South Carolina Bar to ensure that our attorneys and others in the legal profession are aware of the current issues, trends and necessity to address the needs of victims of violent crime in South Carolina.” The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network offers programs and resources for victims and victims’ advocates. They also sponsor an annual conference to provide additional learning opportunities. Victims’ Rights Week 2011 is scheduled for April 13-15 at the Marriott in Columbia.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC (www.solomonlawsc.com), which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has four attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

Armstrong, an attorney with the firm, concentrates her practice on civil cases, helping people injured in vehicle accidents or catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death, negligence, premises liability and medical malpractice.  She has been admitted to practice in South Carolina and Georgia.

Solomon Community Group Teams With The Benefit Bank

2011 Tax Blitz Day set for February 12 – Columbia residents may get free assistance completing state and federal taxes

Columbia, SC – The Solomon Community Group (www.solomoncommunitygroup.com) is supporting The Benefit Bank’s first annual Tax Blitz Day co-sponsored by Grace Christian Church (www.gccofsc.org) and Emanuel AME Church.  The Tax Blitz is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Grace Christian Church, 5010 Monticello Road, Columbia.

The Solomon Community Group, the charitable arm of the Solomon Law Group, will be providing refreshments for the volunteers at the event.  Volunteers will use online tax preparation software to assist single persons and/or couples with a total household income of $60,000.00 or less.  For more information or to use the online software, please visit The Benefit Bank’s website at www.thebenefitbank.com.

“My father and I started The Solomon Community Group in 2009 to provide scholarships and direct programs that encourage personal growth of the underserved citizens of South Carolina,” says Carl L. Solomon, the group’s co-founder. “The Solomon Community Group also partners with charitable organizations with similar missions to offer support to other communities in need. The Benefit Bank’s mission fits well with that of The Solomon Community Group.” The Benefit Bank trains volunteers to help low income South Carolina residents with their taxes, as well as assisting them in applying for benefits like Medicaid, the low-income energy assistance program and voter registration, among others.

The Solomon Community Group is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which serves South Carolina by offering programs, scholarships and events and partnering with other community groups. Their mission is to increase the self-worth, self-advancement, and self-discipline of the people they serve.

If you would like more information about the Solomon Community Group or wish to make a donation, please contact Carl L. Solomon at 803.391.3920. For more information about The Benefit Bank of SC, or to volunteer your time for this event, please contact Melanie Dozier at 803.528.7202.

Carl L. Solomon and Dwayne Mazyck represent the firm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration

Columbia, SC – Columbia attorneys Carl L. Solomon and Dwayne T. Mazyck participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations held at the Grace Christian Church (www.gccofsc.org) on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Solomon was the guest speaker and both provided school supplies for the youth of the church.

“It is so important for our youth to understand the history of the civil rights movement and the significance of Dr. King’s vision,” says Solomon. “Not only should our schools teach students of Dr. King’s impact, but parents and grandparents must reinforce those lessons through personal stories and reflections.” Solomon is strongly committed to giving back to the community both personally and professionally.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC (www.solomonlawsc.com), which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has five attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

Mazyck, an attorney with the firm, concentrates his practice on helping persons that have suffered a personal injury.  He is married to Karis Mazyck, principal of Gasden Elementary School in Richland School District One. Mazyck routinely handles cases with injuries from car accidents, truck accidents and slip and falls.

Carl L. Solomon speaks to House of Delegates and attendees

Columbia, SC – Carl L. Solomon attended the SC Bar convention held at Hilton Head Island January 20-23, 2011. He presided over the Plenary Session, addressed the House of Delegates, and hosted the judge’s reception.

“The annual convention is a great learning opportunity for our attorneys and members,” says Solomon. “It provides a forum for SC Bar members to gain current knowledge of events impacting the legal community and to network with peers.” This year’s event was particularly memorable for Solomon, who taped his address to the House of Delegates after being notified that the birth of his new daughter was eminent. He returned to the event after welcoming Clarke Denise Solomon to the world.

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has five attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

FDA withdraws approval of pain medications after study shows related heart problems

Columbia, SC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it had withdrawn approval of any medications containing propoxyphene after a recent study showed they caused irregular heart rhythms. These prescription pain relief medications are sold under the brand names Darvon and Darvocet; multiple generic versions have also been withdrawn from the market.

“We are concerned that not everyone has heard about the recall of these dangerous drugs,” says Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon. “From what the FDA has indicated, even those who have taken the drugs for many years could begin having medical issues at any time. Anyone who has been using this prescription medication should contact their doctor as soon as possible to discuss alternative pain medications.”  For more detailed information, readers should visit the FDA’s website (www.fda.gov).

Solomon is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^® and has received the coveted AV Peer Review Rating^™ from Martindale-Hubble^®. He is the founder of the Solomon Law Group, LLC, which represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases. Solomon Law Group advocates for those who have been injured or died due to the use of dangerous drugs. The firm was founded in 2010 and has five attorneys admitted to practice in South Carolina and/or Georgia.

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Attorney Carl L. Solomon of the Solomon Law Group recently announced that the firm’s newest Member, Natalie R. Armstrong, has passed the Georgia Bar and is now licensed to practice law in Georgia as well as South Carolina. She was sworn in at the Superior Court of Richmond County in Augusta on December 7, 2010. Judge Sheryl Jolly presided over the ceremony.

“I always carried a sense of pride and passion to know that I was able to help the citizens of South Carolina when they were experiencing difficult times in their lives,” says Natalie Armstrong. “I feel especially blessed now that I can expand that outreach to our fellow citizens in Georgia.  The Solomon Law Group has helped further my belief that lawyers should not only know and understand the law, but have compassion and respect for our clients.” Armstrong primarily handles Plaintiff’s civil cases, including vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, negligence, premises liability and medical malpractice.

“All of us at the Solomon Law Group are proud of Natalie’s achievement,” says Carl L. Solomon, the firm’s founding Member. “Any student of law who has sat through the Bar exam will tell you it is grueling. Natalie set her sights on being licensed in two states and made it happen. It’s a great achievement for her personally, and opens up new opportunities for the firm.” Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in each state in the US by passing that state’s Bar examination or otherwise qualify for admission.

The Solomon Law Group represents clients throughout South Carolina (including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill) and Georgia. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases.

Carl L. Solomon addressed law students and faculty at the inaugural Convocation on August 26.

Columbia, SC – Columbia attorney and South Carolina Bar President Carl L. Solomon was the keynote speaker at the August 26 Charleston School of Law inaugural Convocation. More than 700 students and faculty attended the event held at the Charleston Music Hall.

According to Dean Andy Abrams, the school decided to implement an annual Convocation to welcome new and returning students to campus and begin the school year on a positive note. Carl L. Solomon was invited to address the students in his role as President of the South Carolina Bar and an experienced practicing attorney.

“As you go forward, always remember, the practice of law is an honor and a privilege, one that carries great responsibility to your clients, your associates and partners, opposing counsel and society,” says Solomon. “Remember what brought you here in the first place and keep true to the Lawyer’s Oath you will take. Know that the South Carolina Bar is committed to serving and educating all of its members through programs that provide education and professional growth, from the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Division to the Practice Management Assistance Program; the Bar and your more experienced colleagues are always there to help you.”

Solomon recently formed The Solomon Law Group and is President of the South Carolina Bar. He was previously a partner in the law firm of Gergel, Nickles & Solomon, which disbanded after the nomination of Richard M. Gergel to the District Court Bench for the District of South Carolina.

The Solomon Law Group represents clients throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases.

Carl L. Solomon gives opening remarks at AIJA 48th Annual Congress

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Bar President and Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon was on hand at the opening ceremonies for the AIJA 48th Congress, Charleston 2010. The International Association of Young Lawyers, based in Belgium, is the only global association representing international attorneys and in-house counsel ages 45 and under.

“I was pleased to join the AIJA President and organizing committee, South Carolina State Representative David Mack, Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal, and Charleston’s Mayor Aubrey Alexander in welcoming members of the AIJA Congress to South Carolina,” says Solomon. “The AIJA provides a valuable resource for young attorneys interested in the international aspects of the law. As the global economy grows and more business is done internationally, the AIJA will help those in the legal profession expand their skill sets to meet this need.”

Solomon recently formed The Solomon Law Group and is President of the South Carolina Bar. He was previously a partner in the law firm of Gergel, Nickles & Solomon, which disbanded after the nomination of Richard M. Gergel to the District Court Bench for the District of South Carolina.

The Solomon Law Group represents clients throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases.

Carl L. Solomon was recently the special guest at a networking reception held to honor diversity in the legal field.

Columbia, SC –Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon of the Solomon Law Group and President of the South Carolina Bar was recently the special guest at a diverse lawyer networking reception held in Greenville, South Carolina.

The networking reception to honor diversity drew lawyers from all of upstate South Carolina. The event was hosted by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC. “I am proud to attend and support this diversity networking event that allows us all to expand our horizons,” said Solomon.

Solomon recently formed The Solomon Law Group and is President of the South Carolina Bar. He was previously a partner in the law firm of Gergel, Nickles & Solomon, which disbanded after the nomination of Richard M. Gergel to the District Court Bench for the District of South Carolina.

The Solomon Law Group represents clients throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, and Rock Hill. The firm handles serious injury cases, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex cases.