Bailey Law Firm, LLC

08/01/2026

Bailey said the boy went to the home on July 16 and was dead by July 20. He also said that he's looking into how state child welfare workers made the decision to put him in temporary custody at a foster home. The foster father was a McCormick County Council member.

07/18/2026

Do you know what statutes of limitations are?

Often, survivors may wait before coming forward -- especially in cases of sexual abuse. Unfortunately, statutes of limitations may be in place that prevent survivors from filing lawsuits against abusers. It's complicated and varies from state to state.

National Crime Victim Bar Association attorney Tyler Bailey is here to explain what these laws are and why they're so important for victims and survivors of crime who are considering taking legal action against those who caused them harm.

04/21/2026

Statement from Attorney Tyler D. Bailey on the representation of Jenkinsville Mayor Gregory Ginyard, Sr. The headline doesn’t tell the full story. The Town of Jenkinsville has publicly raised concerns about community safety, emergency vehicle access, and water service to its residents and that context matters.

03/04/2026

Big news.

Jonathan Felkel has agreed to plead guilty to a federal hate crime for what he did to my client, Jarvis McKenzie.

For those who have been following this case, last July, Jarvis was just standing outside his neighborhood waiting for his ride to work. Felkel drove up, fired a rifle at him, and yelled “You better keep running, boy.” He later told investigators he did it because Jarvis is Black.

Felkel will now be pleading guilty in federal court and will do time in federal prison. He will face sentencing soon.

I want to thank everyone who has supported Jarvis and his family through this. And I want to thank the federal prosecutors, the FBI, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for taking this case seriously from day one.

But I also want to say this, we only got here because the federal government stepped in. South Carolina still doesn’t have a hate crime law. We’re one of two states in the entire country. That has to change.

Jarvis said it best, “This plea doesn’t erase what I went through. But it shows that hate can have consequences.”

We’re not done fighting. Sentencing is still ahead. And we’re going to keep pushing for a state hate crime law so that the next victim doesn’t have to wait for federal intervention to get justice.

Tyler

02/27/2026

Former Edgefield County official must face justice in assault case, victim’s lawyer says. https://www.wrdw.com/2026/02/26/ex-tax-assessor-must-face-justice-assault-case-victims-lawyer-says/

12/31/2025

The relentless pursuit of justice and accountability is the only standard.

“But Tyler Bailey, a Columbia attorney who represents the alleged victim in the case, Jarvis McKenzie, told reporters outside the federal courthouse that his client wants Felkel kept behind bars until the case is resolved. Earlier this month, McKenzie revealed his identity during a press conference at Bailey’s office.”

A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.

07/25/2025

We are heartbroken for the family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, whose tragic passing has deeply impacted our community. Earlier this month, Jaysen contracted Naegleria fowleri after swimming in a South Carolina lake.

The Bailey Law Firm is honored to represent the Carr family as they seek answers and work to help prevent this tragedy from happening to another family.

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The family of a boy who died after contracting an amoeba in a South Carolina lake has come forward with a public statement.