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E. Warren Moise
Member
Email: warren.moise@gmail.com | Phone: 843-722-0311 | Fax: 843-722-1374
E. Warren Moise brings to his practice over 33 years of experience as an attorney in South Carolina, focusing on auto-dealer fraud, insurance, consumer law, class action lawsuits, and vehicular accident cases. He also handles products liability cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a frequent author and lecturer on legal topics, generally in the areas of evidence and trial advocacy.
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Admitted to practice
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1989
- South Carolina, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1989
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2000
Honors and awards
- Compleat Lawyer Gold Award
- Best Lawyers of Charleston, South Carolina in Charleston Living Magazine
- South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award
- South Carolina Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- South Carolina Year of the Child Hero
- AV Martindale-Hubbell Rating
- Founding Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- SC Bar House of Delegates, 1998-2002
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1988
- Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review
- University of South Carolina, B.A., cum laude, 1985
Teaching experience
- Adjunct Professor, Evidence; Advanced Evidence, and Trial Advocacy, Charleston School of Law, 2005 to 2018
- Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, USC School of Law, 1999 to 2008;
- Instructor, Trial Academy, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association, 1994-1995, 2001-10
- Adjunct Professor, American History, Baptist College, 1990
- Instructor: Legal Writing, University of South Carolina Law School, 1987-1988.
Legal societies and groups
- Charleston and American (Member, Trial Evidence Committee) Bar Associationsr
- South Carolina Bar (Member Practice and Procedure Committee, 1997-2003 and Trial and Appellate Advocacy Council, 2011
- Christian Legal Society 2009-2010.
Boards
- University of South Carolina Board of Visitors
- Charleston County Management, Accountability, and Performance Commission
- Carolina Medical Assessment Center, Board of Directors
- East Cooper Coalition for Senior Citizens Center, Advisory Board
Legal journal publications
- "Legacy of the Law Hippies: The Federal Rules of Evidence," South Carolina Trial Lawyer Bulletin, 2000.
- "Dog Bites and Other Injuries Caused by Animals," Co-Author, The Amicus, 2000;
- ""Under the Microscope: How the Jury Perceives Us, Our Witnesses, and Our Evidence," The Arizona Defender, 1998
- "Cross-Examining Experts with Hearsay Under Rules 703, 704, and 705," The Defense Line, 1997
- "Arbitration v. Jury Trial: One Lawyer's Perspective," An Alternative, 1995
- "Trial Evidence for Claims Adjusters," The Statement, 1994-1995
- "Offers of Judgment in South Carolina Under State and Federal Law," The Defense Line, Fall 1993
- "Words of Inheritance: Ending the Feudal Reign," S.C. Lawyer, March/April 1992
- "The New South Carolina Equitable Distribution Act & The Common Law" The State of the Union, "South Carolina Law Review, Summer, 1988
Regularly published newspaper and magazine columns
- Editorial Board and regular evidence columnist, Proof, Journal of the ABA Trial Evidence Committee, 2004 to 2008
- Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent: The Charleston Mercury Newspaper, 2003 to 2006
- Beyond the Bar, S.C. Lawyer Magazine (trial procedure column) 2002 to present
- Discovery For Defense Attorneys, The Defense Line Magazine (procedure column) 2002-03
- Evidence Matters, The Defense Line Magazine (evidence column) 1997-2002
Books written
- The Class of '71, 2021
- Beyond The Bar, S.C. Bar Publisher 2014
- So You’re Going to Try Your First Case,” SC Bar Publisher (5th ed. 2018).
- Credibility and Character Evidence: History, Policy and Procedure," 2 Volumes, SC Bar Ass'n Publisher 2001 & 2003
- Co-Editor with SC Court of Appeals Judge William L. Howard and Co-Author: "The South Carolina Practice Manual," 3 volumes, SC Bar Ass'n Publisher 2000-2003
- "Rebellion in the Temple of Justice," 1 Volume, iUniverse Publishers 2003
- "Impeachment Evidence: Attacking & Supporting the Credibility of Witnesses," S.C. Bar Ass’n Publisher, 1996
- "Premises Liability,” in South Carolina Damages, SC Bar Publisher 2004
South Carolina Bar seminars direct continuing legal education video presentations
- The History of the Federal and South Carolina Rules of Evidence, Parts I & II, 2004
- Character Evidence, 2003
- Rule 404(b) and Bad Acts Evidence, 2003
- “So You’re Going to Try Your First Case” video series
Legal seminars taught
- U.S. Dist. Judge Joseph Anderson's Evidence Primer, Character Evidence, Jan. 14, 2022
- South Carolina Magistrates’ Annual Seminar, Anatomy of a Jury Trial, Nov. 2, 2016
- Consumer Law, S.C. Bar, North Charleston Library, S.C., Sept. 15, 2016
- Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts, Charleston Federal Courthouse, District Judge Larry Duffy’s Young Lawyers’ Club Seminar, March 31, 2016
- Text Drugs and Rock 'n Roll: Reprise, Book Seminar, SC Bar Building , Feb. 29. 2016
- Bridge the Gap with Judge Clifton Newman, Trial Matters, SC Court Admin., Jan. 4, 2016
- Bridge the Gap with Judge Clifton Newman, Trial Matters, SC Court Admin., Jan. 9, 2015
- Arbitration, SCADTAA, July 2015
- Bad Faith Insurance Law, S.C. Bar, Feb 14, 2014
- Text, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll, Bad Faith Insurance Law S.C. Bar Feb. 14, 2014
- Entertainment Law, SC Bar, October 25, 2012, Harbour Club, Charleston SC
- Deposition Strategies, SC Bar, October 19, 2012, Charleston School of Law
- History of the Federal Courts in South Carolina, Sept. 6, 2012, Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting, Greenville SC
- Trial Essentials Seminar, SC Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section, SC Bar Conference Center, Feb 28, 2012
- Electronics in the Courtroom, Summer 2010, SC Bar, Charleston School of Law
- How Not to Defend a Car Dealer, SC Bar Convention 2009 & Charleston Bar Ass’n Annual CLE 2010
- Evidence Issues, SC Magistrates’ Convention CLE 2009
- The Art of Advocacy IV, SC Bar CLE October 2008
- Procedural Issues for Magistrates, South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association Convention July 29, 2008
- To Tell the Rule, Judicial MCLE, SC Bar Convention, Charleston SC 2008
- Expert Testimony, panel member, SCDTAA, Pinehurst SC 2007
- Expert Testimony in Sexually Violent Predator Cases, SC Bar Building, Columbia SC 2007
- Rules! Rules! Rules!, SC Bar, Columbia SC 2007
- Litigation Tips, South Carolina Bar Solo Practitioners CLE, Columbia, South Carolina, 2006
- Getting the Good Evidence In and Keeping the Bad Evidence Out, The Practical Aspects of Employment Law, National Advocacy Center, South Carolina Bar, Columbia, South Carolina, 2006
- Seminar on Confrontation Clause for Staff Attorneys of South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, Court of Appeals Courtroom, Columbia, South Carolina, 2005
- Hot Off the Press! (Relatively Speaking), Chateau Elan, Braselton, Georgia, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association Annual Meeting, November 2004
- From the Bench Into the Twilight Zone: Rule 404(b), SC Judicial Conference, South Carolina Supreme Court, Adams Mark Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, August 2004
- Beyond the Bar II: Evidence and Advocacy in the Courtroom, Hyatt Regency Greenville, South Carolina, South Carolina Bar, 2004
- Evidence in Probate Trials, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, June 2004
- Beyond the Bar: Evidence and Advocacy in the Courtroom, Renaissance Center, Charleston, South Carolina, South Carolina Bar Association, 2003
- Torts and Evidence Law, Profs. Felix and Hubbard's South Carolina Torts Seminar, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, September 2003
- Selected Evidence Issues, SC Judicial Conference, South Carolina Supreme Court, Adams Mark Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, August 2003
- Bad Acts Evidence at The Art of Advocacy III, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, 2002
- Discovery of the Adjuster's File, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association, Mid-Year Conference, Ashville, North Carolina, July 2002
- Character Evidence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association, Mid-Year Conference, Ashville, North Carolina, July 2002
- Are Seniors Legal?, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 2002
- Law School for Senior Citizens, Alhambra Hall, Town of Mt. Pleasant, 2002
- Evidence for Masters, Judicial Continuing Legal Education, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, 2001
- Character Evidence, The Charleston Lawyers' Club, Maritime Center, May 2001
- A Survey of Common Evidence Mistakes Made by Lawyers at The Art of Advocacy II, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, 2000
- Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, 1999
- Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts, South Carolina Insurance Reserve Fund, Law Enforcement Defense Counsel Conference, Columbia, South Carolina, 1999
- Seeing the Jury Through Different Eyes, CLE Seminar Coordinator and Speaker, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, 1998
- Evidence Issues, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association Conference, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, 1998
- Discovery for Paralegals, Ninth Annual Seminar for Legal Assistants and Lawyers, South Carolina Alliance of Legal Assistant Associations, Columbia, South Carolina, 1998
- Attacking and Supporting the Credibility of Witnesses, CLE Seminar Coordinator and Speaker, University of South Carolina Law Center, South Carolina Bar Association, October 1996, and South Carolina Bar Building, December 1996
- Selected Ethical Issues, Charleston Bar Association, 1992
Biography
- Born: Bishopville, South Carolina, February, 1953; Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review, 1987-1988;
- Certified Mediator and Arbitrator; Special Municipal Judge, 1995.
Michael J. Ferri
Managing Attorney
Email: Mike.Ferri@grimcab.com | Phone: 843-722-0311
Michael J. Ferri is a certified mediator and arbitrator and is also the firm's managing attorney in South Carolina. An experienced litigator with tremendous success before South Carolina juries, Mike represents a wide range of clients in vehicular, products liability, and personal injury defense cases. He also regularly handles probate court matters, including drafting wills and trusts.
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Admitted to practice
- South Carolina, 1988
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 2003
Honors and awards
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers of Charleston, South Carolina in Charleston Living Magazine
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1988
- Order of the Wig and Robe
- Order of the Coif, 1984
- College of Charleston, Charleston, B.A., 1984
Teaching Experience
- Adjunct Professor, Insurance Laws, Charleston School of Law, 2013 - Present
Memberships
- South Carolina Bar
- Editorial Board, The South Carolina Practice Manual
- Charleston Bar Association
Boards
- Blessed Sacrament Church Pastoral Council, 2006-2009
Council President, 2008-2009
Biography
- Born in Charleston, South Carolina
- Judicial Clerkship, Hon. C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr., South Carolina Court of Appeals, 1988–1989
Laura C. Waring
Associate
Email: laura.waring@grimcab.com | Phone: 843-722-0311
Laura Waring focuses her practice primarily in the areas of defamation (slander and libel), personal injury, employment law, media law, and constitutional law. Before joining the firm, Ms. Waring worked as a senior staff attorney for the Richland County CASA where she focused on children's rights. Maintaining a special interest in child welfare cases, Laura now concentrates on First Amendment rights and general litigation matters. Laura is also a part-time Cherleston County Magistrate.
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Admitted to practice
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 2003
- South Carolina, 1996
- Appointment Charleston County Magistrate for the tetm of April 30, 2019 - April 30, 2023
Honors and awards
- Mortar Board Graduate Fellowship, 1993
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Gamma Beta Phi
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1996
- University of South Carolina, The Honors College, B.A., 1993
Memberships
- South Carolina Bar
- Children's Law Committee, 1999 - 2002
- Chairman of Child Protective Services Subcommittee, 2001 - 2002
- Charleston County Bar Association
- Richland County Bar Association, 1996–2003
Biography
- Born in Charleston, South Carolina
- Senior Staff Attorney, Richland County, Court-Appointed Special Advocates
Community Activities
- President, St. Andrew's School of Math and Science PTA 2010 - 2012
- Lowcountry Highrollers, Womens Flat Track Roller Derby 2010 - 2012
- FANS of Charleston Museum 2010 - 2019
- Board of Trustees, Charleston Musem 2012 - 2018
- Board of Directors, Charleston City Ballet 2014 - 2015
- Board of Directors, Robert Ivey Ballet 2013 - 2014
- Vestry St. Michael's Church 2017 - 2020
Publication and Seminars
- Federal Courts law Review, Annual Symposium Panelist, "Free Speech Issues in Election Law" Feb. 22, 2013
- Charleston Mercury "The First Amendment is not dead it's frozen"
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