Goings Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers® in America, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. This year’s honors extend a recognition history that stretches back more than a decade for some members of our team, and reflect the trust our clients and peers have placed in our litigation practice throughout South Carolina.
A Decade of Recognized Excellence
Best Lawyers® rankings are based entirely on peer review, meaning attorneys are evaluated by other lawyers in their practice area rather than through paid submissions or self-promotion. Inclusion on the list is one of the legal industry’s most credible indicators of professional skill and ethical standing, which makes this year’s results especially meaningful for our firm.
Robert F. Goings and Christian E. Boesl have now been named to Best Lawyers® in America every year since 2016, a mark of sustained excellence across a decade of practice. Robert is recognized in Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, while Christian is honored in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers. Kelly Morrow, recognized since 2022 in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, and Andrew Richardson, newly recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for 2027, round out our attorneys named to the primary Best Lawyers® list.
Three Attorneys Named to the 2027 Ones to Watch List
Best Lawyers® also publishes an “Ones to Watch” list, which recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers but have already distinguished themselves through the quality of their work and the respect of their peers. We are proud that three of our attorneys were named to this list for 2027: Morgan Drapeau and Franklin McGuire, both recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Christopher Paschal, also recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Together, these three additions bring the firm’s total 2027 Best Lawyers® honors to seven individual attorney recognitions, alongside recognition for the firm itself among South Carolina’s Best Law Firms.
What This Recognition Means for Our Clients
For clients considering legal representation, third-party recognitions like Best Lawyers® offer an independent way to evaluate a firm’s track record before a case ever begins. Because the rankings are compiled through confidential peer surveys rather than advertising or self-nomination, they reflect how other attorneys in the same practice areas view a lawyer’s competence, judgment, and results.
At Goings Law Firm, LLC, this recognition reinforces what we hear directly from clients: that our attorneys bring both deep legal knowledge and genuine attention to the people we represent. Whether a case involves a serious personal injury, a workers’ compensation claim, or complex litigation, our team’s approach is built on preparation, responsiveness, and a clear-eyed focus on outcomes.
Our Practice Areas
Beyond individual attorney honors, Goings Law Firm, LLC itself was also recognized among South Carolina’s Best Law Firms for 2027 in the same core practice areas our attorneys are known for:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Employers
- Litigation – Insurance
This dual recognition, at both the firm level and the individual attorney level, reflects the depth and consistency of our litigation practice across South Carolina’s 46 counties.
Recognition Built Over Time
What stands out about this year’s list is not just the number of attorneys honored, but the consistency behind it. Robert Goings and Christian Boesl’s recognition dating back to 2016 shows a firm that has maintained its standards over many years, not just in a single strong year. At the same time, the addition of three Ones to Watch honorees signals that the firm’s next generation of attorneys is already earning the same respect from their peers.
We view these honors as a reflection of our clients’ trust as much as our attorneys’ skill. Every case we take on, whether it settles quietly or goes the distance in court, is an opportunity to earn that trust again.
Learn More
Full details on each attorney’s recognition, including practice area breakdowns and firm-level rankings, are available on our Best Lawyers® profile: Goings Law Firm, LLC on BestLawyers.com.
If you or a loved one needs experienced representation for a personal injury or workers’ compensation matter, we encourage you to contact Goings Law Firm, LLC for a consultation. Our recognized attorneys are ready to put their experience to work for you.
Contact Goings Law Firm, LLC today to schedule a consultation with one of our Best Lawyers®-recognized attorneys.
