Stuart M. Andrews, Jr., Health Care Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
focused on Health Care and Whistleblower
Columbia, SC
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Stuart M. Andrews, Jr. is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Whistleblower.
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- Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
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- Health Care · Whistleblower
- Handles Health Care and Whistleblower matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Columbia (SC) (2011).
About Stuart M. Andrews, Jr.: Stuart M. Andrews, Jr. is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Whistleblower.
Areas of practice
Stuart's practice areas in Columbia
Stuart concentrates on health care and whistleblower. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stuart handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Columbia, South Carolina
Stuart takes health care matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stuart agrees to represent you.
Whistleblower cases in Columbia, South Carolina
Stuart takes whistleblower matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stuart agrees to represent you.
Biography
Stuart M. Andrews, Jr., health care attorney serving Columbia
Stuart M. Andrews, Jr. is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Whistleblower. Stuart works from Columbia, South Carolina and takes on health care matters across the region.
A special counsel at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews brings determination and intensity to every case. He’s devoted decades to bringing about systemic reform and giving lower-income South Carolinians greater access to the courts, both through the clients he's represented and the policies he's helped put in place.
Through his former practice at a large regional law firm, Stuart established the firm's first structured pro bono program. The effort earned the American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Firm of the Year award. Stuart was a lead partner against the South Carolina Department of Corrections in major litigation that was part of the program. The class-action lawsuit led to a six-week trial and a ruling in favor of incarcerated men and women with serious mental illness.
In addition to civil rights law, Stuart's practice includes healthcare law and qui tam whistleblower litigation.
How Stuart handles health care matters
A special counsel at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews brings determination and intensity to every case. He’s devoted decades to bringing about systemic reform and giving lower-income South Carolinians greater access to the courts, both through the clients he's represented and the policies he's helped put in place. Through his former practice at a large regional law…
The kind of cases Stuart takes
Stuart reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care and whistleblower matters in Columbia and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Stuart studied and practices
The University of South Carolina
JD · 1978
Princeton Theological Seminary
— · 1973
Erskine College
BA · 1972
Jurisdictions
Stuart's state bar admissions
South Carolina, Sout
ACTIVE
Stuart studied at JD in The University of South Carolina, — in Princeton Theological Seminary, and BA in Erskine College.
Law school and academic background
Stuart completed JD in The University of South Carolina, — in Princeton Theological Seminary, and BA in Erskine College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stuart runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Stuart's legal honors and published work
Stuart has received 19 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Columbia (SC)
2011
Lawyer of the Year — Charles Dorsey Award (National Legal Aid and Defender Association)
2007
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Audit Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud and Abuse
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Staff Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Reimbursement
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — S.C. Appleseed 2016 Rev. Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney Award for Justice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Columbia Business Monthly "Legal Elite," Healthcare (2016, 2017)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of South Carolina 2015 Compleat Lawyer Award, Platinum Recipient
2026
Best Lawyers in America — S.C. Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America -- Health Care Law (1995–2018)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina Super Lawyers, Health Law (2008–2017)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Charles Dorsey Award, National Legal Aid and Defender Association (2007)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year (2005)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Columbia (SC) (2011). Lawyer of the Year — Charles Dorsey Award (National Legal Aid and Defender Association) (2007). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Audit Defense (2026).
Locations
Stuart M. Andrews, Jr.'s office in Columbia
Stuart's primary office is at 912 Lady Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Stuart M. Andrews, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stuart usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Stuart charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stuart's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stuart will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stuart
Stuart discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stuart confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Stuart's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stuart M. Andrews, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire Stuart for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stuart walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stuart offer a free consultation?
Stuart charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stuart's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Stuart's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stuart gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stuart take my case if I'm outside Columbia?
Stuart is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stuart will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Stuart?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stuart will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stuart accepting new health care clients right now?
Stuart's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Columbia, Charleston and Greenville in South Carolina
Stuart handles health care matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Charleston2,702 attorneys
- Greenville2,449 attorneys
- Mount Pleasant1,100 attorneys
- Spartanburg583 attorneys
- Myrtle Beach506 attorneys
- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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