The 2026 ELA Awards from Expert Law Attorneys have named Mickelsen Dalton LLC Best Personal Injury Firm of 2026, recognizing the Charleston, South Carolina firm for its advocacy for injured people and their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Mickelsen Dalton LLC Earned the Recognition
Mickelsen Dalton LLC is a personal injury and wrongful death law firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Edmonds, Washington. Founded in January 2019 by attorneys Brian Mickelsen and Danny Dalton, the firm represents victims of negligent security and shootings, catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, car accidents, truck accidents, sexual assault, human trafficking and insurance bad faith. Its attorneys have litigated in 10 jurisdictions, including South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Massachusetts.
Reported results include a $22 million wrongful death shooting recovery, an $11.25 million result for a shooting at an apartment complex and a $10 million personal injury shooting recovery. Brian Mickelsen has been recognized by Best Lawyers, and the firm’s cases have been covered by The New York Times, The Washington Post, ABC News and Reuters. Serving Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and nearby communities, the firm prepares each case for trial from the start and gives clients direct access to their attorney.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with an injury claim, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Mickelsen Dalton LLC has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Charleston and throughout South Carolina.