Johnny J. Stewart, Jr.
Attorney in North Charleston, South Carolina
Johnny practices in the firm’s North Charleston office in the litigation
department. Johnny has tried cases throughout the state of South Carolina,
representing individuals, local municipalities, and large multinational
corporations in actions involving Motor Vehicle Collisions, Premises Liability,
and Medical Malpractice. Regardless of the type of case, Johnny has always
focused on communicating with clients and delivering results for their
complex and unique legal needs.
Prior to joining the Finkel Law Firm, Johnny was a trial attorney at one
of the largest personal injury law firms in the state, representing hundreds
of individuals in personal injury lawsuits. Johnny has also worked as
an insurance defense lawyer for the largest insurance companies in the
State of South Carolina, representing trucking companies, chain restaurants,
and local hospital systems in a variety of lawsuits.
Johnny attended the Charleston School of Law, where he was named best oral
advocate in the Charleston School of Law’s moot court and trial
advocacy competitions. Additionally, Johnny received the award for “Advocate
of the Year” in 2016. Johnny was also able to serve as a summer
law clerk for the Honorable Justice Kaye G. Hearn of the South Carolina
Supreme Court, where he received a wealth of knowledge and exposure to
different areas of the law. As a Nashville Native, Johnny had the privilege
of going to the University of Tennessee, where he received a B.A. in political science.
When not at the office, Johnny enjoys spending time with his lovely wife,
Julie Beeks Stewart, who works as a public defender in Dorchester County.
In addition to spending time with his wife, Johnny enjoys reading, listening
to, and watching anything involving the Tennessee Volunteers
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- General Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- South Carolina, 2016
- US District Court of South Carolina, 2020
Education:
-
Charleston School of Law, 2016
- Juris Doctor
- Moot Court Board, Member
- Trial Advocacy Board, Member
- Honors: Charleston School of Law 2L Moot Court Competition, Champion (’14)
- Honors: Oral Advocate of the Year (’16)
- Honors: Dean’s List
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The University of Tennessee, 2013
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
- Honors: Dean’s List
Professional and Civic Involvement:
- James L. Petigru American Inn of Court, Member
- South Carolina Association for Justice, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Big Brother Big Sister of the Lowcountry, Big Brother and Fundraiser
- University of Tennessee Charleston Alumni Association, Member
- Great Business Networking – Flowertown, Member
Honors and Awards:
Top 40 under 40 civil litigators by the National Trial Lawyers for his
exceptional skills in civil litigation and a strong track record of success
in representing clients in complex legal disputes.