How much does it cost to hire Elizabeth for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elizabeth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Elizabeth offer a free consultation?

Elizabeth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Elizabeth's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple class action 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. Elizabeth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Elizabeth take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

Elizabeth 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 — Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?

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. Elizabeth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Elizabeth accepting new class action clients right now?

Elizabeth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Elizabeth M. Burke, Class Action Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Mount Pleasant, SC

Practicing class action in Mount Pleasant since 1997.

29+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Elizabeth M. Burke is an attorney based in Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Elizabeth has over 29 years of legal experience.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience: over 29 years
Known for: Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2026).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Elizabeth takes on

Elizabeth concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elizabeth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Elizabeth takes class action matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Elizabeth agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Elizabeth takes personal injury matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Elizabeth agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Elizabeth takes product liability matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Elizabeth agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Elizabeth M. Burke — class action lawyer in Mount Pleasant

Elizabeth Middleton Burke uses the law and science to help people injured by pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and other medical errors.

Burke proudly advocates on behalf of consumers who rely on the pharmaceutical industry for safe and effective treatments. As a member of RPWB’s pharmaceutical and medical device team, she enjoys the challenge of investigating, organizing and litigating science-based cases for the benefit of clients who were not warned about the serious side effects they experienced.

She was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, and grew up in Lake City. As an undergrad, Burke was preparing for medical school when she decided her academic strengths were better suited for law school. She clerked for the Hon. Paula H. Thomas before beginning her career in pharmaceutical litigation at Suggs & Kelly in Columbia. She joined RPWB in 2003.

Many of the cases Burke works are on behalf of female patients who have been seriously injured by prescription medication. Pharmaceutical cases are inherently complicated and involve defendants with tremendous resources at their disposal. Burke has successfully stood up to the world's largest corporations on behalf of consumers throughout the country.

In addition to pharmaceutical cases, Burke also accepts medical device, medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases.

Burke is married and has a daughter. She is active with the Southern Trial Lawyers Association as well as the College of Charleston, where she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. She is a parishioner of The Church of the Holy Cross on Sullivan’s Island and enjoys going to the beach as often as possible.

How Elizabeth handles class action matters

Elizabeth Middleton Burke uses the law and science to help people injured by pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and other medical errors. Burke proudly advocates on behalf of consumers who rely on the pharmaceutical industry for safe and effective treatments. As a member of RPWB’s pharmaceutical and medical device team, she enjoys the challenge of investigating, organizing and litigating…

Who Elizabeth represents

Elizabeth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 1997
College of Charleston
B.A. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Elizabeth's state bar admissions

South Carolina
1997 · ACTIVE

Elizabeth studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina and B.A. in College of Charleston.

Law school and academic background

Elizabeth completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina and B.A. in College of Charleston. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Elizabeth runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Elizabeth has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Elizabeth M. Burke's office in Mount Pleasant

Elizabeth's primary office is at 1037 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Building A, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29465. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1037 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Building A

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29465

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Hiring guide

How to hire Elizabeth M. Burke — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Elizabeth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Elizabeth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth'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; Elizabeth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Elizabeth

Elizabeth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action 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. Elizabeth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Elizabeth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth M. Burke

How much does it cost to hire Elizabeth for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elizabeth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Elizabeth offer a free consultation?
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Elizabeth's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple class action 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. Elizabeth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Elizabeth take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Elizabeth 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 — Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
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. Elizabeth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Elizabeth accepting new class action clients right now?
Elizabeth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Mount Pleasant, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

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