Chuck Allen opened his Anderson, South Carolina practice in 1988, and more than three decades later the firm his family built serves clients across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, sports law, and workers compensation from an office at 1209 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621. The phone is 864-226-1282 is the fax line, with main contact at 864-226-6184, and the office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with after-hours appointments available.
Introduction
Allen & Allen Law Firm carries more than 40 combined years of legal experience and a background that includes two former prosecutors on staff. Chuck Allen, the founder, worked as a criminal prosecutor before establishing his civil and criminal defense practice. His son Josh Allen joined the firm in 2014 after serving as an assistant solicitor in South Carolina’s 10th Judicial Circuit. That prosecutorial experience on both sides of criminal cases gives the firm a direct understanding of how the state builds its cases, which is a significant advantage in criminal defense.
The firm handles South Carolina’s fault-based comparative negligence system in civil cases, prepares every case as if it will go to trial, and offers free consultations with payment plans and credit card acceptance available.
Attorney Profiles
Chuck Allen founded the firm in 1988 and brings more than 40 years of combined experience. His background as a former criminal prosecutor shapes the firm’s approach to both sides of the criminal justice system.
Josh Allen joined the firm in 2014 after working as a former assistant solicitor in South Carolina’s 10th Judicial Circuit. His experience prosecuting cases gives him specific insight into how charges are built and where defenses are strongest.
Stacy Yates is also part of the legal team serving the firm’s clients.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
The firm handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall cases, products liability, and wrongful death claims under South Carolina’s fault-based comparative negligence system. Under that framework, a plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault but not eliminated unless fault exceeds fifty percent.
Results the firm has obtained include a $1.25 million auto accident settlement, $375,000 in a job injury case, $250,000 in a second job injury case, $150,000 in a premises liability matter, and millions recovered total. Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial, which affects how insurers evaluate settlement demands.
Criminal Defense
The firm handles DUI charges at the misdemeanor, felony, and underage levels, as well as drug charges including possession, intent to sell, trafficking, and cultivation.
On DUI cases, one time-sensitive requirement stands out: if a driver’s BAC exceeded .15 or they refused testing, a DMV hearing must be requested within 30 days of arrest to contest license suspension. Missing that window typically results in automatic suspension.
Drug charges in South Carolina carry serious consequences including mandatory jail time, fines, and license suspension. The firm’s prosecutorial background is directly relevant to building a defense in these cases.
Workers Compensation
South Carolina requires most businesses to carry workers compensation insurance. When a workplace injury occurs, injured workers who miss more than seven days are eligible for temporary disability benefits starting on day eight. Those benefits pay two-thirds of the worker’s salary until they reach maximum medical improvement. Disability ratings then determine permanent benefit amounts.
The firm represents injured workers through the full claims process, from initial injury reporting through disability rating disputes.
Family Law
The firm handles divorce and child custody matters, applying the same thorough case preparation that characterizes its litigation practice.
Sports Law and Athlete Eligibility
The firm handles sports law matters and athlete eligibility issues, which is an uncommon specialty that sets it apart from most general practice firms in the region.
Location and Service Area
The firm serves Anderson, Belton, Clemson, Pendleton, Pickens, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities. The office at 1209 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621 is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. After-hours appointments are available. Call 864-226-6184.
Client Focus
The firm accepts Spanish language clients, offers payment plans, and accepts credit cards. Free consultations are available. The preparation philosophy, treating every matter as if it will proceed to trial, ensures that settlement negotiations are backed by the kind of documented case that insurers and opposing counsel cannot easily dismiss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it matter that the firm’s attorneys were formerly prosecutors?
Former prosecutors understand how the state assembles its cases, which arguments resonate with juries, and where the weak points in a prosecution tend to appear. That knowledge translates directly into effective criminal defense strategy.
What is the 30-day DMV hearing deadline in a DUI case?
If a driver’s BAC exceeded .15 or they refused chemical testing, South Carolina law requires that a DMV hearing be requested within 30 days of the arrest to contest the license suspension. Missing this deadline typically results in automatic suspension. Contacting an attorney immediately after a DUI arrest preserves this option.
How does workers compensation work in South Carolina if I am injured on the job?
South Carolina requires most businesses to carry workers comp insurance. If you miss more than seven days of work due to a workplace injury, you become eligible for temporary disability benefits starting on the eighth day. Those benefits equal two-thirds of your salary and continue until you reach maximum medical improvement. Your permanent disability rating then determines ongoing benefit amounts.
Does the firm offer payment plans?
Yes. The firm offers payment plans and accepts credit cards, in addition to handling personal injury cases on a contingency basis where applicable. Free consultations are available for all practice areas.
What results has the firm obtained in personal injury cases?
Documented results include a $1.25 million auto accident settlement, $375,000 and $250,000 in separate job injury cases, and $150,000 in a premises liability matter. Total recoveries for clients reach into the millions.
Closing
Allen & Allen Law Firm has served Upstate South Carolina clients since 1988 across a breadth of practice areas that most single-specialty firms cannot match. Two former prosecutors, more than 40 combined years of experience, and a case preparation philosophy that treats every matter as trial-ready back every client representation. Call 864-226-6184 or visit the office at 1209 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621.
Website: https://allenandallenlawfirm.com