SCHILLER & HAMILTON LAW FIRM - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Senior Class President
• TRIAL LAWYER in BEAUFORT, SC

We are easy to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. Becoming a trial lawyer was inevitable for Bennett J. Schiller, III. He was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1968 the son of Bennett and Marie Schiller. Never having much in the material sense but having parents who put others first, taught Mr. Schiller to have compassion for others. When his family moved to Columbia, South Carolina for his father to attend Columbia Bible College times got even tougher. His dad went to school by day and worked in the cotton mill at night. This impressed upon Mr. Schiller at an early age that nothing replaces hard work and preparation. Practice Areas Education After graduating from Lexington High School as the Senior Class President, Mr. Schiller earned a full four-year Citadel Scholars Scholarship for academics to The Citadel. While there, Mr. Schiller excelled both in the classroom and in public service to his school and community. He served as the President of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity. He also was President of the College Republicans. Mr. Schiller earned many awards including Presidents List, Dean's List, National Merit Scholars, and National Beta Club awards. He was a member of The Citadel Inn of Court and a member of The 1990 Summerall Guards. He earned a BA in Political Science in 1990 from The Citadel. Before attending law school, Mr. Schiller worked as an office services assistant at McNair Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina. That is where he met his wife, Karoline Higgins Schiller. Today, they have four beautiful, healthy children. During his time in law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Mr. Schiller worked for a successful personal injury firm Lee, Eadon, Isgett and Popwell. It is there that Mr. Schiller developed a passion for serving injured families. While in law school Mr. Schiller served his fellow students and the student Senator to the University of South Carolina's Student Senate. He also was the President of Phi Delta Phi, The Federalist Society and the Law Republicans. Mr. Schiller enjoyed volunteering at many local charities and organizations including the Oliver Gospel Mission and Harvest Hope Food Bank. TAKING PRIDE IN SERVING HIS COMMUNITY After graduating from USC School of Law in 1994, Mr. Schiller went to work for a local personal injury firm in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He quickly realized the need to be on his own and co-founded the firm Atwater, Schiller and Reeves. During this time Mr. Schiller grew his practice to include Lancaster, Chester, York and Columbia, SC. Mr. Schiller was elected to serve the 16th Circuit as the Circuit Representative on the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar Association. Continuing his public service, Mr. Schiller served on the Board of Directors for the Upper Palmetto YMCA. He and his wife have served on committee for Young Life of York County. Mr. Schiller is also a recent past President of his Home Owners Association. Recently Mr. Schiller moved his family to Beaufort to get back to his roots. He opened the Beaufort Office in November of 2011 and has grown steadily. He jumped right into serving the community. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Beaufort. He is a member of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2014. Mr. Schiller currently represents many locals and looks forward to many years of service to the Low Country.

Charlie is originally from Columbia, South Carolina. He attended The Citadel, graduating with a B.A. in English. After graduating from The Citadel, he attended University of South Carolina School of law, where he was named to the dean's list. During law school, Charlie worked as a law clerk at several different litigation firms in preparation to be a trial attorney in the future. After graduation from law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for Circuit Court Judge D. Craig Brown, where he further gained insight into trial advocacy and civil litigation. After completing this judicial clerkship, he joined Schiller and Hamilton out of a desire to represent members of the South Carolina community who are injured and need a zealous advocate to help them be made whole.

We are easy to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. The son of a Pearl Harbor Survivor, David A. Manzi was born on a Naval base in Patuxent River, Maryland. When his father retired after 20 years of service, the family settled in New Haven, Connecticut. As a second generation immigrant, David learned early the value of hard work and determination, especially from his Grandfather who had come to the United States alone at the age of 18. While attending Notre Dame High School, David obtained a part-time job at Yale University's Computer Center. Following his high school graduation, David continued to work for Yale while attending Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. After obtaining his B.S. in Business Administration, David went on to pursue a M.S. in Computer and Information Science at the University of New Haven, while working full-time at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut as a Computer Analyst. It was at Blue Cross and Blue Shield that David met his wife, Patricia, and they were married in 1980. Shortly after their marriage, David obtained a position with AT&T and he and Patricia began a 15 year journey that would bring them for a short time to New Jersey and eventually to San Diego, California.

We are easy to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. David Bartholomew moved to Beaufort in May 2017 after completing his studies at Charleston School of Law (CSOL). While in law school, David served as President of the CSOL chapter of the SC Bar: Law Student Affiliate Division (LSAD) from 2016-2017 and as Vice President from 2015-2016. He was an editor for the Maritime Law Bulletin (MALABU) which is a student-led, legal journal regarding maritime issues. David was awarded the William Bennett Regan Award for Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Public Service during the May 2017 commencement ceremony. He also received a Pro Bono Award for volunteering more than 560 hours while clerking at the Charleston County Public Defender's Office. Prior to moving to South Carolina, David resided in Greensboro, NC, where he attended school at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Greensboro College. He received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and graduated cum laude from Greensboro College in May 2013. David was awarded membership to the Psi Chi International Honor Society while at Greensboro College. David opened his own law firm shortly after passing the bar exam and his firm provided the public defender services to the Town of Hilton Head. This portion of his practice led him to begin work for the Beaufort County Public Defender's Office. He was with the public defender's office for nearly two years before leaving to work with Schiller & Hamilton. David is an Eagle Scout and strives to live his life by the lessons he learned while in scouts. He is active in his community and donates his time to several service organizations as well as individuals that need help in the LowCountry. David truly enjoys helping his community and putting service above self!

We are easy to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, Derek received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 2007 from Presbyterian College. While at Presbyterian, Derek was named to the Dean's List, worked in the student center, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. Immediately after receiving his undergraduate degree, Derek entered law school and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2010. While attending law school, Derek studied abroad at the St. Mary's University Institute on World Legal Problems in Innsbruck, Austria, where he studied under an international faculty, including United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. When not practicing law, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as traveling, fellowship with friends, and hunting and fishing throughout the Carolinas and beyond. Practice Areas Education

Job Titles:

• Co - Founder of the Schiller
• Compassionate Rock Hill Personal Injury Attorney Ready to Fight for You!

Joel Hamilton is a co-founder of the Schiller and Hamilton law firm and manages the operations of the statewide firm's office in Rock Hill, SC. With 12 years of experience representing injured parties, Joel has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients in a range of cases including auto accidents, trucking accidents, mass transit accidents, civil rights violations, premises liability and medical malpractice. Joel is always in service to his community and serves as a York County Councilman representing District 7. In that role, he chair's the County's Economic Development Committee and enjoys working to recruit and encourage new economic opportunities in the area. Additionally, Joel is active on several boards and commissions and serves on the boards of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Fort Mill Economic Partners, the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, the Historic Rock Hill Foundation, York County Regional Chamber and Christmasville in Rock Hill. However, Joel's favorite time is the time he gets to spend with his wife of 10 years and two young daughters and enjoys taking in their Charlotte Independence Soccer games and listening to their violin lessons. Practice Areas Education

We are easy to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. Kevin Phillips is originally from Snellville, GA. He attended the College of Charleston, graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Communication. From College of Charleston, he attended The Charleston School of Law under taking an active academic schedule. Kevin was appointed President of the Charleston County Bar Association Student Division. As a Board Member of the School's Trial Advocacy program he represented the Charleston School of Law in multiple competitions across the Country. He competed for the Moot Court Team, and upon graduation was honored for his Pro Bono work; completing over 150 hours before graduation. During his time in Charleston, Kevin fell in love with the Low County and knew it would be his home. He moved to Beaufort shortly after graduation, and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2017.

Job Titles:

• Home Owners Association, past President