The Jeffcoat Firm

What The Jeffcoat Firm does

The Jeffcoat Firm, operating as Jeffcoat Injury and Car Accident Lawyers, is a privately held personal injury law firm founded in 1999 by managing attorney Michael Jeffcoat. The firm represents individuals injured due to the negligence or misconduct of others across a broad practice area spanning car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and rideshare incidents, slip and fall, premises liability, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, dog bites, wrongful death, product liability (including mass torts such as Camp Lejeune, Zantac, hernia mesh, and 3M earplugs), and business litigation. It operates from 10 physical offices — 9 across South Carolina (Columbia HQ, Lexington, Orangeburg, Blythewood, Sumter, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, North Charleston, Rock Hill) and one in La Crosse, Wisconsin — and accepts cases across SC, NC, GA, IA, WI, MN, IL, CO, VA, and Washington DC.

The firm runs on a contingency fee model in which clients pay no attorney fees absent a recovery, with a pre-agreed percentage deducted from the settlement or verdict; no financials are publicly disclosed, but it has recovered nearly $100 million cumulatively for clients. Its technology stack comprises advanced case management systems, digital client intake and tracking tools, and EvenUp's AI Communication Agents (voice and text) that automate insurance claims, liability confirmation, treatment status checks, and medical record requests, reclaiming more than nine hours per case. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via 24/7 phone, website intake, Spanish-language services, hundreds of SEO-optimized practice-area and city landing pages, a personal injury blog, and community outreach ('Jeffcoat Gives Back', local media partnerships with WIS News 10 and WACH Fox, and nonprofit collaboration with Palmetto Project).

Revenue is concentrated in contingency fee income from individual personal injury matters, with no enterprise or recurring SaaS-style contracts. The firm is recognized with multiple regional awards (Best of Columbia and Best of South Carolina 2021-2024) and was a 2025 finalist for Law.com's Best Legal Innovation Award.

Name

The Jeffcoat Firm

Legal name

The Jeffcoat Firm

Website

https://scinjurylawfirm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Jeffcoat Firm is a privately held personal injury law firm founded in 1999, serving accident and injury victims across South Carolina and nine additional states through 10 offices, on a contingency fee model with AI-augmented case management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Personal Injury Cases: The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers a settlement or verdict on their behalf. A pre-agreed-upon percentage of the award is deducted to cover representation costs. If no recovery is obtained, the client owes no attorney fees. This model provides affordable access to legal representation for accident victims who may be experiencing financial stress.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jeffcoat Firm is a personal injury and car accident law firm that provides legal representation to individuals injured due to the negligence or misconduct of others. The firm handles car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and slip and fall cases. All services are provided on a contingency fee basis with no attorney fees charged unless the firm recovers a settlement or verdict.

Product overview

The Jeffcoat Firm operates as a unified personal injury law practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services. The firm's core offering is personal injury legal representation, supplemented by specialized practice areas including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, product liability, business litigation, dog bites, and premises liability. The firm serves clients across multiple South Carolina locations (Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Blythewood, Sumter, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Rock Hill) as well as North Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, and Washington, DC. All services are delivered on a contingency fee basis where attorney fees are only charged upon successful recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Comprehensive legal representation for individuals injured due to the negligence or intentional misconduct of others, covering various accident types and injuries.
• Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle crashes, assisting with insurance claims, negotiations, and pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and suffering.
• Truck Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of commercial vehicle collisions, addressing unique challenges including federal investigations and liability disputes with trucking companies.
• Motorcycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in crashes, handling complex cases involving severe road rash, broken bones, and brain injuries.
• Nursing Home Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for victims of nursing home abuse including physical harm, emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, seeking compensation for damages.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for victims of healthcare-related negligence including surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, medication errors, and other negligent provider conduct.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for workplace injuries such as back strains and repetitive motion injuries, assisting with filing claims and appealing denials.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families of decedents who died due to negligence or misconduct, pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional suffering.
• Product Liability Legal Services Legal representation for victims injured by defective products including Zantac, hernia mesh, talcum powder, 3M earplugs, and other dangerous products.
• Business Litigation Legal Services Legal representation for business disputes including business torts, contract litigation, employment litigation, and securities and stockbroker fraud cases.
• Slip and Fall Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of fall-related injuries caused by hazards such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting, pursuing claims against negligent property owners.
• Premises Liability Legal Services Legal representation for injuries occurring on another party's property due to unsafe conditions, negligence, or inadequate security.
• Dog Bite Legal Services Legal representation for victims of dog bites and animal attacks, pursuing compensation from pet owners for injuries sustained.
• Pedestrian Accident Legal Services Legal representation for pedestrians injured in accidents, seeking compensation for fractures, head injuries, internal trauma, and other damages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $100 million recovered in settlements and verdicts for injured clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EvenUpcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2026EvenUp provides AI Communication Agents (voice and text assistants) that automate routine communications in personal injury case management. Jeffcoat Injury & Car Accident Lawyers is an early adopter, using the technology to eliminate administrative bottlenecks, reclaim more than 9 hours per case, and enable faster case disbursement and client settlements. The firm provided testimonials validating the technology.
• Palmetto ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm partners with Palmetto Project, a South Carolina nonprofit, for community outreach programs including holiday assistance programs and community events as part of the 'Jeffcoat Gives Back' initiative.
• WIS News 10minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIS News 10, a South Carolina television station, partners with the firm for community events and holiday assistance programs, generating local media coverage and brand visibility.
• WACH FoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWACH Fox, a South Carolina television station, partners with the firm for community events and holiday assistance programs, expanding the firm's community outreach reach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest personal injury law firm in the United States with nationwide offices and a contingency-fee model. Directly comparable to The Jeffcoat Firm in client model and practice area, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Jacoby & Meyers: Nationally recognized personal injury law firm with offices in multiple states and contingency-fee billing. Comparable to Jeffcoat in core practice area and fee structure, but with a broader national footprint and longer operating history.

Direct peers

• Hupy and Abraham: Midwest-based personal injury law firm headquartered in Wisconsin with multiple offices across the region. Directly comparable as a contingency-fee PI firm with multi-state Midwest reach, including Wisconsin where The Jeffcoat Firm has its La Crosse office.
• Allen & Allen: Regional personal injury firm in Virginia with a long-standing, multi-office footprint and broad PI practice areas including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Comparable to Jeffcoat as a multi-decade, regionally anchored PI firm with similar brand-led, community-driven positioning.
• Riddle & Brantley: North Carolina-based personal injury firm handling car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on contingency. Directly comparable as a regional Southeast PI competitor with multi-office presence and similar plaintiff-side practice mix.
• Jim S. Adler & Associates: Texas-based personal injury firm built around a strong founder brand (the 'Texas Hammer') with a contingency-fee model and heavy broadcast marketing. Comparable to Jeffcoat as a brand-led, founder-anchored PI firm relying on name recognition and contingency billing.
• Cellino Law: Large personal injury firm in New York and California operating on a contingency-fee basis across vehicle accident and serious injury matters. Comparable to Jeffcoat in practice scope, fee model, and brand-led consumer marketing.
• GJEL Accident Attorneys: California-based personal injury firm focused on car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on contingency. Comparable to Jeffcoat as a single-practice PI firm with strong digital presence and contingency-fee model.
• Dolman Law Group: Florida-based personal injury firm handling vehicle accidents, slip and fall, and wrongful death cases on contingency. Comparable to Jeffcoat in plaintiff-side practice mix, fee model, and multi-office regional scaling strategy.

Others

• EvenUp: Legal technology vendor providing AI Communication Agents for personal injury case management. Not a competitor but a core technology partner for The Jeffcoat Firm, automating intake, claims, and records workflows to accelerate case throughput.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-jeffcoat-firm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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