South Carolina Construction Litigation Attorneys
Disputes Among Builders • Construction Liability • Counterclaims
South Carolina is at the forefront of construction litigation in terms of the number of lawsuits against builders, developers and manufacturers of construction materials. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod is highly equipped to defend the interests of these parties, and realizes that an adverse outcome may have statewide or national implications for the industry.
The potential exposure to homeowner claims also leads to disputes among construction companies, suppliers, property owners and insurance carriers. Our construction litigation attorneys provide a formidable defense on all fronts to protect clients from direct lawsuits and counterclaims.
Based in Charleston, we represent clients in the Tri-County area, throughout South Carolina, and in numerous other states. We have served as national counsel and local counsel for product manufacturers in the construction industry for more than 20 years, as well as numerous prominent insurers (see our Representative Clients). Our clients also include general contractors, subcontractors, developers, lenders, investors and individuals.
Representing clients throughout the Tri-County area, including Sumter, Orangeburg, Williamsburg, Clarendon, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Allendale, Richland, Beaufort, Hampton, Darlington, Colleton, Florence, Berkely, and Dorchester.
Substantial Experience in Construction Litigation
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod defends client interests in all construction-related disputes and litigation:
- Construction defects (toxic mold, EIFS, water intrusion, structural soundness)
- Breach of construction contracts (abandonment, non-performance, project delays)
- Property damage and environmental impact
- Mechanics liens (subcontractor claims against general contractors)
- Disputes between general contractors and property developers
- Fraud, misrepresentation and other torts
- Personal injury/wrongful death of construction workers
- Other civil liability claims
- Counterclaims between builders, manufacturers and developers to deflect or spread liability
Meet our Team
David Yarborough
Sonaly Hendricks
David Leroy Barnes Jr.
Chris Deters
A. Stuart Hudson
Jason Alan Daigle
For proven representation in bringing an action or defending against a claim, contact the construction litigation lawyers of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod today at 843-722-7733.





