About Lad

Ladson F. Howell, Jr. concentrates his practice on general personal injury litigation. Mr. Howell is dedicated to representing clients hurt in automobile and motorcycle wrecks, tractor trailer crashes, slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, and more.

Lad is a member of Sertoma International, and attends Hibben United Methodist Church. He has been married to his wife for 25 years and they have three children.

Legal Experience

Ladson began his career defending lawsuits and conducting jury trials on behalf of insurance companies before deciding to exclusively represent those harmed in personal injury accidents. Mr. Howell is former President of the Charleston County Bar Association.

12 Years
on the Executive Committee for the Charleston County Bar Association
25 Years
Licensed Attorney

Memberships and Associations

Ladson is a member of the Charleston County and South Carolina Bar Associations, the South Carolina Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. He served for approximately 10 years on the Executive Committee for the Charleston County Bar Association, and served as Chairman of the CLE committee for the CCBA before becoming president of the County’s Bar Association. He is admitted to the South Carolina Bar and is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Education

Wofford College
Bachelor Of Arts 1990
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D 1993

How An Attorney Can Help

In addition to restitution for economic losses such as medical expenses and lost earnings, a South Carolina personal injury lawyer may be able to help you obtain compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life. Through a private consultation, you could gain a greater understanding of the value of your injuries and losses, the validity and strength of any personal injury claim you may have, and the various legal limitations that may or may not apply to your case. To get started exploring your options, call today to schedule an initial meeting.

Some of Ladson’s notable cases are listed below:

Moore v. North American Van Lines, 319 S.C. 446, 462 S.E.2d 275 (1995)
Walker v. The Bluffs Apartments, 324 S.C. 350, 477 S.E.2d 472 (Ct. App. 1996)
Padgett v. Mercado, 341 S.C. 229, 533 S.E.2d 339 (Ct. App. 2000)
Hurd vs. Williamsburg County, 353 S.C. 596, 579 S.E.2d 136 (Ct. App. 2003)
Hurd vs. Williamsburg County, 363 S.C. 421, 611 S.E. 2d 488 (2005)