David T. Pearlman, Personal Injury Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp · 4.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Senior PartneratThe Steinberg Law Firm, L.L.C.
Charleston, SC
Practicing personal injury in Charleston since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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David T. Pearlman is a senior partner based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. David has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steinberg Law Firm, L.L.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Charleston, SC
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Charleston, SC.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David T. Pearlman: David T. Pearlman is a senior partner based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. David has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steinberg Law Firm, L.L.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in Charleston
David concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Charleston, South Carolina
David takes personal injury matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Charleston, South Carolina
David takes workers comp matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David T. Pearlman, personal injury attorney serving Charleston
David T. Pearlman is a senior partner based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. David has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steinberg Law Firm, L.L.C.. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews. David works from Charleston, South Carolina and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
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 at 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.
“Irving Steinberg founded the firm to help the working people of South Carolina,” he says, “It’s always been a perfect place for me to practice law.”
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, he has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America and respectably 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 character and passion to help people. His passion and heart for people is why he is the right lawyer for you.
David and his wife, Janet of 39 years, live on Sullivan’s Island and have two children. He is proud to say his daughter is a lawyer in Chicago, IL and his son is a lawyer in New York, NY.
Working with David on a personal injury matter
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…
Clients David works with
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
University of South Carolina LL.B.
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George Washington University B.A.
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Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
South Carolina
1976 · ACTIVE
David studied at — in University of South Carolina LL.B. and — in George Washington University B.A..
Law school and academic background
David completed — in University of South Carolina LL.B. and — in George Washington University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
David T. Pearlman's office in Charleston
David's primary office is at Suite 300, 3955 Faber Place Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Steinberg Law Firm, L.L.C.
Suite 300, 3955 Faber Place Drive
Charleston, SC 29401
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Client reviews of David T. Pearlman — 4.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Charleston.
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How to hire David T. Pearlman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David T. Pearlman
How much does it cost to hire David for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
David is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new personal injury clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in South Carolina
David handles personal injury matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
- Charleston2,702 attorneys
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Greenville2,449 attorneys
- Mount Pleasant1,100 attorneys
- Spartanburg583 attorneys
- Myrtle Beach506 attorneys
- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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