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Christopher J. Daniels
Partner
Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
chris.daniels@nelsonmullins.com
Chris practices in the areas of general litigation, product liability defense, premises liability defense, transportation, and business litigation. He has tried cases his entire career.
Chris practices in the areas of general litigation, product liability defense, premises liability defense, transportation, and business litigation. He has tried cases his entire career.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- More than 37 years of active trial experience
- National counsel for a leading U.S. home appliance manufacturer
- National counsel for a foreign table saw manufacturer
- South Carolina counsel for several retailers
- Represents several leading tire manufacturers
- Experience in personal injury lawsuits, business and general litigation
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Delta Theta Phi
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1985)
- Moot Court
- Order of Barristers
- Davidson College, BA, History (1982)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Certifications
- Circuit Court Mediator, S.C. Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- More than 37 years of active trial experience
- National counsel for a leading U.S. home appliance manufacturer
- National counsel for a foreign table saw manufacturer
- South Carolina counsel for several retailers
- Represents several leading tire manufacturers
- Experience in personal injury lawsuits, business and general litigation
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Delta Theta Phi
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020, 2021)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2003–2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2003–2025)
- Lawyer of the Year in Columbia, S.C. for Product Liability Litigation -- Defendants (2017)
Professional Activities
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Richland County Bar Association (president, 2000; executive committee, 1996–2001)
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
Chris practices in the areas of general litigation, product liability defense, premises liability defense, transportation, and business litigation. He has tried cases his entire career.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- More than 37 years of active trial experience
- National counsel for a leading U.S. home appliance manufacturer
- National counsel for a foreign table saw manufacturer
- South Carolina counsel for several retailers
- Represents several leading tire manufacturers
- Experience in personal injury lawsuits, business and general litigation
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Delta Theta Phi
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1985)
- Moot Court
- Order of Barristers
- Davidson College, BA, History (1982)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Practice Areas
- Products Liability
- Premises Liability
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Dispute Resolution Solutions
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020, 2021)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2003–2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2003–2025)
- Lawyer of the Year in Columbia, S.C. for Product Liability Litigation -- Defendants (2017)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Richland County Bar Association (president, 2000; executive committee, 1996–2001)
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
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