Kelley Shull Cannon, Insurance Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
Columbia, SC
Practicing insurance in Columbia since 1995.
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Kelley Shull Cannon is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Kelley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howser, Newman & Besley LLC.
- Based in
- Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance, Columbia (SC) (2023).
About Kelley Shull Cannon: Kelley Shull Cannon is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Kelley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howser, Newman & Besley LLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kelley Shull Cannon
Kelley concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Columbia, South Carolina
Kelley takes insurance matters in Columbia, 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Columbia, South Carolina
Kelley takes personal injury matters in Columbia, 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kelley Shull Cannon — Over 31 years of South Carolina insurance experience
Kelley Shull Cannon is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Kelley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howser, Newman & Besley LLC.
Kelley Cannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.
Kelley, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
How Kelley handles insurance matters
Kelley Cannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kelley, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic…
The kind of cases Kelley takes
Kelley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Columbia and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Kelley Shull Cannon's legal education and bar admissions
The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 1995
College of Charleston
B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Kelley's state bar admissions
South Carolina
1995 · ACTIVE
Kelley studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina and B.A. in College of Charleston.
Law school and academic background
Kelley 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 Kelley runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kelley Shull Cannon
Kelley has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance, Columbia (SC)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Worthy Adversary" 2019 by the South Carolina Association of Justice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance, Columbia (SC) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).
Locations
Kelley Shull Cannon's office in Columbia
Kelley's primary office is at 1508 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Howser, Newman & Besley LLC
1508 Washington Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
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How to hire Kelley Shull Cannon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kelley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelley'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; Kelley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Kelley
Kelley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Kelley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kelley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kelley Shull Cannon
How much does it cost to hire Kelley for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kelley offer a free consultation?
Kelley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelley's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kelley's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Kelley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kelley take my case if I'm outside Columbia?
Kelley 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 — Kelley 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 Kelley?
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. Kelley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kelley accepting new insurance clients right now?
Kelley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Columbia, Charleston and Greenville in South Carolina
Kelley handles insurance matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Charleston2,702 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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