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Samuel Clawson

Charleston, SC

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

A native of Charleston, Sam graduated from Porter Gaud School and matriculated to the University of South Carolina, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, as a history major and political science minor. He remained at the University of South Carolina for law school, where he received the CALI award for academic excellence in Products Liability and obtained a Juris Doctorate. Sam moved to New York City following law school to continue his education at New York Maritime College, where he graduated with honors with a Master of Science in International Transportation Management and Merchant Marine deck officer’s license.Sam has sailed deep sea as a deck officer on unlimited tonnage vessels for leading international container liner Maersk. He currently holds United States Coast Guard licenses as a Second Mate Any Gross Tons Oceans and as a Master Not More Than One Hundred Tons Near Coastal. Sam has also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Naval Science Department at The Citadel, instructing senior Naval ROTC cadets in terrestrial navigation and the nautical Rules of the Road.Sam has been licensed since 2008 and practices in the areas of admiralty, maritime, dram shop, liquor liability, liquor licensing, negligent security, hospitality industry, premises liability, specialty commercial, personal injury and general litigation. His education and experiences prior to working as an attorney have allowed him to develop a unique insight into these practice areas.Sam practiced for a number of years at Clawson & Staubes, LLC, a leading multi-state insurance defense firm, giving him significant insight into how insurance companies handle claims.  He co-founded Clawson Fargnoli, LLC in 2017 and now represents only plaintiffs in personal injury cases, with a focus on litigating claims involving serious bodily injury or death arising in the context of boating and personal water craft accidents, dram shop / liquor liability accidents and daycare facility abuse and neglect, prescription errors, major trip and falls, motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

Clawson Fargnoli & Utsey, LLCThe Presqu’ile House2 Amherst StreetCharleston, SC, 29403The Presqu’ile House2 Amherst Street2 Amherst StreetCharleston, SC, 29403

Office: N/A

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Reviews

Paula
February 5, 2022

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They worked so hard for my husband and I and supported us during the worst time in our lives. No matter how many questions we asked, they were there to answer them. Everyone in the office is so patient and welcoming. Hands down, the best lawyers in the state!

Bianca
August 11, 2021

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They have done such an amazing job helping me and my family get through a tough time. I can’t Thank them enough

Daniel
January 2, 2017

I have worked with and against Sam on several cases. Not only is he an effective and innovative litigator, but a great person as well. I would recommend him as an attorney.

Christopher
January 31, 2016

I have known Sam many years. He is an extraordinary individual who possesses a lot of talents. Perhaps most importantly, he is the "go to" attorney when an unfortunate accident happens on the waterways in South Carolina. Maritime law is a tricky and not well understood specialty. You will be well served in contacting Sam to evaluate your specific situation like he helped me when a beloved family member was injured in a boating accident that resulted in surgery, lost time from work and permanent impairment.

Paula
February 5, 2022

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They worked so hard for my husband and I and supported us during the worst time in our lives. No matter how many questions we asked, they were there to answer them. Everyone in the office is so patient and welcoming. Hands down, the best lawyers in the state!

Bianca
August 11, 2021

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They have done such an amazing job helping me and my family get through a tough time. I can’t Thank them enough

Daniel
January 2, 2017

I have worked with and against Sam on several cases. Not only is he an effective and innovative litigator, but a great person as well. I would recommend him as an attorney.

Christopher
January 31, 2016

I have known Sam many years. He is an extraordinary individual who possesses a lot of talents. Perhaps most importantly, he is the "go to" attorney when an unfortunate accident happens on the waterways in South Carolina. Maritime law is a tricky and not well understood specialty. You will be well served in contacting Sam to evaluate your specific situation like he helped me when a beloved family member was injured in a boating accident that resulted in surgery, lost time from work and permanent impairment.

Paula
February 5, 2022

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They worked so hard for my husband and I and supported us during the worst time in our lives. No matter how many questions we asked, they were there to answer them. Everyone in the office is so patient and welcoming. Hands down, the best lawyers in the state!

Bianca
August 11, 2021

I highly recommend Sam and Christy. They have done such an amazing job helping me and my family get through a tough time. I can’t Thank them enough

Daniel
January 2, 2017

I have worked with and against Sam on several cases. Not only is he an effective and innovative litigator, but a great person as well. I would recommend him as an attorney.

Christopher
January 31, 2016

I have known Sam many years. He is an extraordinary individual who possesses a lot of talents. Perhaps most importantly, he is the "go to" attorney when an unfortunate accident happens on the waterways in South Carolina. Maritime law is a tricky and not well understood specialty. You will be well served in contacting Sam to evaluate your specific situation like he helped me when a beloved family member was injured in a boating accident that resulted in surgery, lost time from work and permanent impairment.