McKnight Law Firm

10/14/2026

Sometimes making a difference means challenging the way things have always been done.

Attorney Jody McKnight recently spoke with students at Charleston School of Law about his experience with James v. Annes, Inc., a landmark South Carolina Supreme Court case involving workers compensation insurance companies and self insured employers bartering with disabled workers' federal social security disability benefits in an effort to force them to waive South Carolina Workers Compensation Act statutory lifetime medical expenses that WC carriers or self insured large employers were otherwise obligated to pay.
From an initial 3-2 defeat to a unanimous 5-0 decision on rehearing, Jody shared the importance of persistence, standing up for injured workers, and never being afraid to advocate for change.

Thank you to Charleston School of Law for the opportunity to share this story with the next generation of attorneys!

08/25/2026

We are pleased to announce that Jody is beginning to assist parties with resolving civil monetary disputes. After 33 years of advocacy before judges and juries, insurance coverage disputes and matters that have gone up on appeal to our SC appellate courts, he is ready for this role. It takes legal knowledge of complex matters, the ability to listen, and have the emotional intelligence necessary to empathize and understand the respective parties’ position. Jody will continue managing litigation and trial matters, but this additional role should be very rewarding… being a peacemaker rather than just an advocate.

08/05/2026

06/27/2026

We are grateful for being chosen this year!!