Shelbourne Law has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Personal Injury Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Summerville, South Carolina firm for its advocacy for injured people and their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The 2026 ELA Awards highlight law firms that deliver for the people they represent. The program recognizes firms across a wide range of practice areas for their experience, their reputation with clients, their professional conduct, and their service to their communities.
Why Shelbourne Law Earned the Recognition
Shelbourne Law is a locally owned Summerville, South Carolina law firm serving Summerville, Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, including North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Goose Creek, Ladson, Hanahan, Moncks Corner, St. George and Ridgeville. Founder and lead attorney Brandt Shelbourne began practicing law in Charleston in 1991, spent six years with a Charleston litigation firm and moved his practice home to Summerville after 1997. He is a certified mediator appointed by Circuit and Probate Courts, serves part time as Assistant Chief Magistrate for Dorchester County, and earned his law degree cum laude from Cumberland School of Law. He practices with attorney Colin Hamilton.
The firm handles personal injury and auto accidents, product liability, professional malpractice, estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation, conservatorships and guardianships, corporate law, business litigation, contract and real estate disputes, criminal defense and mediation. The firm holds AV Preeminent ratings from 2017 and 2023. It offers free consultations, flat rate, hourly and contingency fee options, and evening and weekend appointments.
What the Award Means for Clients
For anyone dealing with an injury claim, the ELA Award is a helpful signal when comparing firms. It reflects the experience, client service, and professionalism Shelbourne Law brings to each matter. The best next step is always a conversation with the attorney about your specific situation.