Thomas M. "Tom" White, Workers Comp Attorney in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC
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Thomas M. "Tom" White is an attorney based in Goose Creek, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
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- Goose Creek, SOUTH CAROLINA
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- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Goose Creek, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2025).
About Thomas M. "Tom" White: Thomas M. "Tom" White is an attorney based in Goose Creek, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Thomas takes workers comp matters in Goose Creek, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas M. "Tom" White — workers comp lawyer in Goose Creek
Thomas M. "Tom" White is an attorney based in Goose Creek, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. After he graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, Tom studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1978 and joined Steinberg in 1980.
Tom is an active member in the legal community as he is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, and South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on the Charleston County Common Pleas Liaison Committee and the Charleston County Grievance Committee.
He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for 15 years (2007-2022) and has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2011.
To learn more about Tom or to contact him, please call (843) 720-2800 or visit https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/thomas-m-white/ .
Working with Thomas on a workers comp matter
Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. After he graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, Tom studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1978 and joined Steinberg in 1980. Tom is an active member in the legal community as…
Clients Thomas works with
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Goose Creek and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of South Carolina
— · 1977
University of Virginia
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Thomas studied at — in The University of South Carolina and — in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed — in The University of South Carolina and — in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thomas has received 19 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law, Charleston (SC)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers; 2017-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent-Martindale-Hubbell, 2020 – 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elite Lawyer: Elite Lawyer, 2021 - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation, 2017 - 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation, 2011 – 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell; A/V Preeminent; 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ALM/Martindale-Hubbell; AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated; 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers; 2011-2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2013). Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law, Charleston (SC) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026).
Locations
Thomas M. "Tom" White's office in Goose Creek
Thomas's primary office is at 118 South Goose Creek Boulevard, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Thomas M. "Tom" White — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Goose Creek, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp 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 Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas M. "Tom" White
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple workers comp 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Goose Creek?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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