Christopher M. Paschal

Christopher M. Paschal is deeply committed to being a tireless advocate for his clients, offering dedicated and fearless representation. His passion for law stems from a desire to serve people effectively with both compassion and strategic trial advocacy. Known for his unwavering approach and extensive courtroom experience, Chris blends strong trial skills with a pragmatic focus on securing favorable results. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and deeply connected to the Carolinas through education and community involvement, Chris balances his professional life with personal interests like coaching mock trial and writing a college football column for Gamecock Central. Chris has also been asked to speak at Continuing Legal Education seminars, where he has provided knowledge in the areas of trial advocacy, evidence, and strategy.

Educational Background

• Juris Doctorate (JD), University of South Carolina School of Law, 2020
  • During law school, active in Mock Trial competitions, winning multiple awards, including Best Overall Advocate and trial advocacy honors
• Bachelor of Arts, Government with a Concentration in Political Thought, Wofford College, 2017
  • Student Body President
  • Awarded the American Legion Award
  • Continues to support college as a benefactor of the Paschal Brothers Scholarship
• Graduate, Charlotte Latin School (High School)
  • Student Body President
  • Varsity Football Team Captain
  • Awarded the Headmaster’s Award for Leadership

Professional Associations

• South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
• Member, Garnet Society
• Member, Gamecock Club
• Member, Terrier Club
• Benefactor, Original Design

Courts Admitted

• All State Courts of South Carolina
• United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

Awards

• Selected for Columbia Business Monthly’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under list in 2024, recognizing emerging professional leaders in the community
• Honorable Lewis F. Powell Medallion for Excellence in Trial Advocacy (2019, 2020)
• Reece Williams Trial Advocacy Award (2020)
• Robert McCormick Figg Trial Advocacy Award (2020)
• Named Outstanding Advocate in the 2019 National Trial Competition Region V Championship
• Named Best Overall Advocate in 2020 Glenn Family Mock Trial Competition
• Named Legal Elite in the area of Personal Injury (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Case Victories

A committed and passionate advocate for the civil justice system in America, Chris Paschal is committed to the Seventh Amendment, to civil juries, and to trying cases in front of juries.

Since 2020, Chris has tried sixteen cases, taking fourteen to verdict. In addition, since 2023, Chris has secured over $25 million in overall verdicts and settlements for his clients. Chris has tried a wide variety of cases throughout his career, ranging from trip and fall accidents to auto and trucking accidents. He has tried cases in every corner of the state and has been a part of a $2,000,000 verdict in Lexington County, a $3,500,000 settlement midway through trial in Orangeburg County, and multiple six- and seven-figure pre-trial settlements in counties across the Midlands of South Carolina.