Franklin McGuire Jr.

For Franklin McGuire Jr., practicing law means passionately fighting for the rights of everyday people who often face powerful insurance companies and out-of-state corporations. He believes the law exists to protect the common citizen, and he is dedicated to leveling the playing field for his clients. Franklin is known for combining his strong legal skills with business acumen, leveraging his background in marketing, leadership, and business management to provide strategic and effective representation. A lifelong resident of South Carolina’s Midlands, he is deeply connected to his community and serves not only as an attorney but also as a dedicated family man and a soldier in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Educational Background

Graduated summa cum laude with a BA in English, earning top honors as the #1 student in his class from The Citadel Honors Program (2014)
Triple minors in Leadership, Philosophy, and World History
Graduated cum laude from the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
Finished MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at USC
Extensive studies overseas, including terms at Oxford University, the University of Cape Town, and the London School of Economics, and an internship in the House of Lords in London
Military education includes graduating Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Benning, GA in 2016; Officer Candidate School (OCS) at the Palmetto Military Academy (PMA Class 69) in 2018; Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) at the Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, SC (2020); scheduled to complete the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer Basic Course at TJAGLCS at the University of Virginia in 2026.

Professional Associations

Member of First Presbyterian Church
Board Member of the Palmetto Military Academy Association
Alumni Class Chair, The Citadel Class of 2014
South Carolina Bar 2024
South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ)

Courts Admitted

All South Carolina State Courts

Awards

Winner of the Darla Moore School of Business’s annual “Shark Tank” pitch competition for his military apparel brand, CIVVIESUPPLY (2019)
Konduros Leadership Fellow at USC Law
Best & Brightest 35 and Under: Named to Columbia Business Monthly’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under list in 2025

Case Victories

Case # 2023CP4000423: South Carolina state case in circuit court. McGuire got a favorable jury verdict