David Overstreet
Email David 843-972-9401
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EDUCATION
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1999
- Wofford College, B.A., 1995
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- South Carolina
- Georgia
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2021
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Honoree, 2021
- South Carolina Bar Professional Liability Committee, Inaugural Member, 2014 - Present
- South Carolina Bar Professional Responsibility Committee, 2020 - present
- South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee, 2014 – 2019
- South Carolina Bar Ethics Advisory Committee, Member 2009 - 2012
- Certified Circuit Court Arbitrator
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS); Steering Committee, Southeastern Chapter, 2009 - 2014
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), South Carolina Chapter, President, 2014 - 2015
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
- Charleston County Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- HALOS of Charleston; Board of Directors; 2011 - 2016 (President 2013 & 2014); 2018 - present
David focuses his practice on commercial litigation and professional liability. He spends a significant amount of time representing businesses and professionals in civil suits, including attorneys. He also speaks to groups including insurers, law schools, and organized professional associations about claim avoidance and mitigation.
In over 20 years of practice, David has tried cases throughout the state of South Carolina in state and federal courts. He has served on various state bar committees including the Judicial Qualifications Committee, Ethics Advisory Committee, and others. He was selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation in 2021.
David has represented attorneys and other professionals in various high profile suits. He also represents parties in licensure and regulatory proceedings. David is an active member of both the South Carolina and Georgia bars.
Representation of professionals including
attorneys, accountants, real estate professionals,
and others in complex malpractice cases.
Representing both Fortune 500
companies and small businesses.
Insurance coverage is often a
large component of civil actions.
Experienced in helping client's steer clear
of the problem scenarios as well as real
guidance when conflicts emerge.
Experienced in all types of litigation including accidents,
defective products, real estate disputes, wills and estates,
homeowner's associations and many others.
Earhart Overstreet handles all aspects of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and related claims.
