When life takes an unexpected turn, you need a legal team that fights tirelessly for your rights. Whether you’re navigating a workplace injury, recovering from an accident, or planning your family’s future, our firm is here to provide expert guidance and relentless representation.
When life takes an unexpected turn, you need a legal team that fights tirelessly for your rights. Whether you’re navigating a workplace injury, recovering from an accident, or planning your family’s future, our firm is here to provide expert guidance and relentless representation.
“Justice is not just a goal—it’s the right of every individual. Whether you’re seeking fair compensation for an accident, navigating medical negligence, or planning for the future with wills and POAs, our commitment is to protect your rights and secure your peace of mind.”
– F Xavier Starkes, Esquire
Xavier is a 1980 graduate of Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina. While attending Eau Claire, he held numerous positions including Student Body President, Junior Class President, Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team and was an Honor Roll Student. Upon graduation from Eau Claire, Xavier attended The Citadel.
“Justice is not just a goal—it’s the right of every individual. Whether you’re seeking fair compensation for an accident, navigating medical negligence, or planning for the future with wills and POAs, our commitment is to protect your rights and secure your peace of mind.”
– F. Xavier Starkes, Esquire
Xavier is a 1980 graduate of Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina. While attending Eau Claire, he held numerous positions including Student Body President, Junior Class President, Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team and was an Honor Roll Student. Upon graduation from Eau Claire, Xavier attended The Citadel.
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with honors in 1984. While at The Citadel, Xavier excelled academically and was a Dean’s List student. He was a member of the Basketball Team, Accounting Club and Economic Honor Society. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Xavier accepted a position with Arthur Andersen & Company as an Associate Accountant.
After a year at Arthur Andersen, he enrolled in the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was an active member of the Student Bar Association and the Black Law Students’ Association. Xavier graduated from law school in 1988 and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar that same year. Upon graduation, he worked in a litigation firm where he later became a partner. There, his primary areas of practice were wrongful death and injury cases along with real estate transactions. In 1992, United States Attorney General William P. Barr appointed Xavier to the position of Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. In that capacity, Xavier prosecuted a number of cases including those involving white collar crimes.
Xavier is an experienced trial attorney. Xavier used his prior experience as a litigator in private practice and as an Assistant US Attorney to establish Starkes Law Firm, LLC in 2005. The Firm provides quality legal services in the areas of vehicle accidents, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, worker’s compensation, and nursing home negligence.
Attorney Starkes works diligently on behalf of his clients whether providing legal services or home buying services. He has a proven track record of providing the highest quality legal services and successful representation in numerous and varied cases on their behalf. Attorney Starkes is committed to providing superior service with dignity, honor, integrity and at a fair and reasonable price. His commitment is not only to his clients, but also to his community. Attorney Starkes conducts free seminars to various community groups on a variety of legal issues including injury claims, probate, and real estate matters.
Starkes Law Firm is the best!!! I have used them on multiple occasions for home closings and I’ve been more than pleased with the service I’ve received. They are always very polite, attentive to details, and able to handle my business in a timely fashion. My family and I will continue to patronize Starkes Law Firm, and I will continue referring friends their way.
– Jerrel Thomas –
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