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

• Juris Doctor — cum laude from the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
• MBA — Darla Moore School of Business at USC
• BA in English — summa cum laude
  • #1 student in his class from The Citadel Honors Program (2014)
• Triple minors in Leadership, Philosophy, and World History
• Extensive studies overseas, including terms:
  • Oxford University
  • University of Cape Town and London School of Economics
  • Internship in the House of Lords in London
• Military education includes
  • 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
• United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

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