Justin J. Arenas - Charleston, SC
Attorney at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyers in Charleston, SC
635 East Bay Street Suite F Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 07/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Justin was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. He left the island to attend college in Washington, D.C. After graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in Environmental Studies, Justin moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he worked for the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services before enrolling at the Charleston School of Law. While in law school, Justin worked for Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, assisting the firm in natural resource damages (“NRD”) matters including the representation of the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in their assertion of NRD claims.
After graduating from law school, Justin began working for the Law Offices of John K. Dema, P.C. (“LOJKD”) where he was Special Counsel to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico regarding the contamination of public groundwater by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (“MTBE”). Justin was also Special Counsel to the State of New Jersey in NRD lawsuits related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) contamination. In addition to litigating NRD, tort, and commercial lease claims with LOJKD, Justin maintained a private practice in Charleston, South Carolina, where he assisted parties in personal injury and criminal defense, representing clients in both federal and state courts. Justin has also volunteered with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center on a pro bono basis regarding immigration matters. Justin understands the importance of focusing on every client as if they are his only client.
Justin is active in the community and is a member of the Charleston Inshore Anglers, a civic club that helps local families in need. He is an active member of the James L. Petigru American Inn of Court and is also a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston, South Carolina.
Past results do not guarantee future results, but you are guaranteed our best efforts. Responsible Attorney: Justin J. Arenas, 635 East Bay Street, Suite F, Charleston, South Carolina 29403.
Education
Legal Education
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Charleston School of Law,
Charleston,
South Carolina, 2012
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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The George Washington University,
Washington DC,
District of Columbia, 2002
B.A.
Major: Environmental Studies
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner - Attorney
Past Positions
- Law Offices of John K. Dema, P.C., Of Counsel, 2013 - 2021
- Law Offices of Justin J. Arenas, LLC, Owner, 2014 - 2021
- S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
- Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman
References
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Thomas P. Gressette, Jr.
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Aaron Dias
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John K. Dema
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Charleston Inshore Anglers
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston, South Carolina, Member
Representative Clients
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The State of New Jersey
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2014
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2019
- U.S. Court of International Trade, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Charleston County Bar (Member)
- South Carolina Association for Justice (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (Member)
- James L. Petigru American Inn of Court (Member)
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Contact
635 East Bay Street
Suite F
Charleston, SC 29403
Phone Number: 843-484-0668
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.derricklawfirm.com/
Hours: Open 24 Hours, Please call to schedule your appointment.
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