Personal Injury,
Workers' Compensation,
& Criminal Defense
We defend it all.
Mitchell, Bouton & Marchant represents clients ranging from local individuals to businesses in all manner of civil and criminal litigation. We offer professional expertise on a variety of legal matters and have the experience and knowledge to help each and every individual client with his or her overall needs.
Whenever possible, we try to resolve issues efficiently and effectively. That said, we are seasoned litigators and are prepared to go to court in pursuit of justice and protection of our clients' (and their families') interests.
We also know the importance of communication and hands-on representation. We always call clients back as soon as possible as we know that we can only reach a best possible outcome when our clients understand their cases and are empowered to make the right decisions to align with their goals.
Personal Injury
Death or injury? Automobile accident, motorcycle accident, tractor-trailer accident, we handle all types on injury claims. Suffering an injury likely means that there are a number of relates issues you are dealing with, from medical bills to lost wages, to future earnings.
Workers Comp
Too many injured workers attempt to handle their case themselves, and they miss out on coverage and compensation owed to them by their employer.
Criminal Defense
We are with you every step of the way because we care about you and your rights. We defend you at every stage of the process, from the moment you walk through our door, know you’ll have a team fighting for your rights.
Any conviction can have serious consequences on your life and liberty. Not only could you be facing incarceration, but you could lose your job, your home and much more.
“Legal issues arise at all times throughout life, but with them often come confusion, emotions and uncertainty.
If you are working through any legal issue in or near Greenville, it is important to partner with the strongest legal team so that you can move forward in the best possible way.”
— BILL BOUTON
Personal Injury
Compensation to Heal & Recover
A serious injury can occur anywhere — on the job, driving, in a residence or a place of commerce. When it does happen, however, it can deeply impact a life — some form of pain and suffering, bills, potential debilitation or even death accompany these tragedies.
Nothing can undo these tragic events, but when they are caused by someone's negligence, the civil justice system can provide people the compensation they need to heal and recover in the best possible way.
Partnering with a skilled lawyer is critical, however, if you are considering pursuing a personal injury suit; insurance companies may mount a strong defense, so you need someone defending your rights and interests.
Mitchell, Bouton & Marchant has obtained significant settlements for clients injured because of others' negligent or careless conduct. We are prepared to bring our aggressive approach to advocacy to help you recover everything you need to heal in the best possible way.
In every personal injury case on which we work, we work on contingency. We will never collect any attorneys' fees until we secure the compensation that you need and deserve.
Workplace Injuries
Recover Lost Wages & Compensation
Early in Dana Mitchell’s career, he began representing employers and defending claims for a large national retailer. He soon shifted to claimants rights and has been fighting and recovering lost wages and compensation for those injured workers for decades. Dana has trained and passed that knowledge onto his partners, and along with our stellar staff, we get injured workers the treatment and relief they deserve.
Too many injured workers attempt to handle their case themselves, and they miss out on coverage and compensation owed to them by their employer.
Criminal Law
Murder | Burglary | Drugs | Assault | Robbery | Domestic Violence | Criminal Sexual Conduct
Take Decisive Action to Protect your Rights
All of our partners have spent some part of their careers in either the prosecutor and/or public defender’s office, so we know all sides of the criminal process. We’ve tried cases in all Trial Courts in South Carolina. Whether it’s a misdemeanor charge in Summary Court to a felony case in Federal Court, we got you covered.
Depending on the circumstances of a criminal charge, your life and liberty may be on the line; one wrong move may turn what otherwise could have been a small charge or even an outright dismissal into a conviction. As such, it is critical to take decisive action to protect your rights as soon as possible.
At Mitchell, Bouton & Marchant, we have the experience to handle any serious criminal case, having worked on all types of crimes, from small-town traffic offenses to large-scale federal conspiracy cases. One of our attorneys is a former prosecutor, giving us a comprehensive knowledge of what the prosecution is likely to try in your case.
Our Greenville firm can handle all state crimes, federal crimes and juvenile crimes.
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, it is important to act immediately. With most criminal cases, there are deadlines that you will want to meet to avoid negative repercussions. Our firm is willing to sit down with you to hear about the details of your case and help you through every step of the process.
Wrongful Death
Take Decisive Action to Protect your Rights
South Carolina law allows the immediate family members, heirs, or the executor of the deceased’s estate to bring a lawsuit for damages when a person dies due to a wrongful act of another. Although there is never an amount of money that can truly replace the loss of a family member, it is important to have the best possible representation possible in this intimidating process.
The attorneys at Mitchell, Bouton & Marchant, LLC have the compassion and skill to provide all of our clients with the best possible representation on every one of our cases. We are equipped to help you through this very trying time to help you get the best result possible. If you have questions regarding a possible wrongful death case, please give us a call. We offer free initial consultations, and we are available for evening and weekend appointments.
Defense Lawyers for the Clemson Student
TITLE IX & STUDENT CONDUCT CASES (OCES)
If you are a student at Clemson University one of your most important goals is graduating with your degree. A criminal charge could drastically affect this goal.
In addition to the possibility of time in jail or high fines, a criminal conviction could result in collateral consequences like expulsion from the University or loss of scholarships.
Our attorneys have handled numerous cases for students at Clemson University ranging from DUI and Minor in Possession of Alcohol to students falsely accused of rape. Our attorneys work tirelessly with both the students as well as the student’s families to answer questions and guide you every step of the way until we resolve the charge and University disciplinary process with the best possible outcome. Let us handle the stress and uncertainty of the process so that the student can focus on school and achieving his or her goals.
Reported Cases:
Amer. Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Passmore, 274 S.E.2d 416 (S.C. 1981)
Baldwin v. James River Corp., 405 S.E.2d 421 (S.C. Ct. App. 1991)
Bayle v. South Carolina DOT, 344 S.C. 115, 542 S.E.2d 736 (S.C. Ct. App. 2001)
Belk v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 1997 U.S. App. Lexis 1051 (4th Cir. 1997)
Cousar v. New London Engineering CO., 410 S.E. 2d 243 (S.C. 1991)
Deanhardt v. Ned Deanhardt Masonry Contractors, 379 S.E.2d 726 (S.C. Ct App. 1989)
Dennis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 392 S.E.2d 810 (S.C. Ct. App. 1990)
First Natl. Bank of Barnesville v. Cantrell, 1987 U.S. App. Lexis 4346
Forrester v. Smith & Steel Builders, 369 S.E.2d 156 (S.C. Ct. App. 1988)
Gibson v. Schultz, 1990 U.S. App. Lexis 21215 Gillespie v. Wal-Mart, 394 S.E.2d 24 (S.C. Ct. App. 1990)
Gilliard v. BASF, Inc., 97-MO-113 (S.C. filed 11/17/97)
Hansel v. Natl. States Ins. Co., 437 S.E.2d 159 (S.C. Ct. App. 1993)
Home Ins. Co. v. Towne, 425 S.E.2d 784 (S.C. Ct. App. 1992)
Home Ins. Co. v. Towne, 441 S.E.2d 825 (S.C. 1994)
LaFitte v. LaFitte, 313 S.E.2d 41 (S.C. Ct. App. 1984)
McKinney v. McKinney, 316 S.E.2d 728 (S.C. Ct. App. 1984)
Mitchell Supply v. Gaffney, 375 S.E.2d 321 (S.C. Ct. App. 1988)
Plexico v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 93-MO-032 (S.C. filed 2/8/93)
Robinson v. Overnite Transport Co., 1997 U.S. App. Lexis 6574
Scott v. Carter, 257 S.E.2d 719 (S.C. 1979)
Sheets v. Sheets, 340 S.E.2d 542 (S.C. 1986)
Simmons v. Winn-Dixie Greenville, Inc., 457 S.E.2d 608 (S.C. 1995)
Smith Co. of Greenville v. Hayes, 428 S.E.2d 900 (S.C. Ct. App. 1993)
Starnes v. Miller, 266 S.E.2d 790 (S.C. 1980)
Steele v. Dillard, 486 S.E.2d 278 (S.C. Ct. App. 1997)
Stelter v. Keenan, 339 S.E.2d 116 (S.C. 1986)
United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 413 S.E.2d 866 (S.C. Ct, App. 1992)
Walton v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 1997 U.S. App. Lexis 5032