J. Eric Cavanaugh

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

5.0 (1 reviews)

Milwaukee, South Carolina

1+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

803-888-2200

https://www.ctlawsc.com/our-team/j-eric-cavanaugh/

1717 Marion Street Columbia SC US

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Bio

J. Eric Cavanaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Eric, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

State Capital

Columbia

Highest Court

South Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2011

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Reviews

Helen Murphy

3 months ago

A True Advocate After My Car Accident

Following a serious car accident, I was overwhelmed by medical bills and an insurance company that refused to offer a fair settlement. I chose J. Eric Cavanaugh based on his recognition in personal injury litigation, and it was the best decision I could have made. Despite his relatively recent start at his own firm, his expertise was immediately evident; he graduated from USC Law over a decade ago and his deep knowledge of insurance litigation tactics was impressive. Eric meticulously investigated my case, explained every step in clear terms, and never made me feel like just another file. His professionalism and strategic approach resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my initial expectations and has secured my family's financial stability during my recovery. For anyone in the Milwaukee area needing a dedicated and skilled injury attorney, I cannot recommend Eric Cavanaugh highly enough.