J. Eric Cavanaugh - Columbia, SC
Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Columbia, SC
1717 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Spine Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Death
- Boating Accidents
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Eric Cavanaugh is a Founder of Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning personal injury law firm in South Carolina. Since Eric and Joe established Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC in 2017, the firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, on-the-job injuries, wrongful death, and other accident cases throughout Columbia, Charleston, and the state of South Carolina.
Eric has received numerous awards and accolades in his field, including recently being named by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in South Carolina, a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in SC, and a Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer in SC, The Best Lawyers in America®, and more.
Prior to founding Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Eric worked at a recognized defense firm, where he focused on defending large trucking companies in cases involving serious injuries and death. Eric uses his former experience representing trucking companies, major retailers, medical providers, and insurance companies to provide his clients with invaluable resources and knowledge in bringing their cases to resolution.
Eric is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He earned both his B.A. and J.D. from the University of South Carolina and is an avid Gamecock fan. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, Richland County Bar, South Carolina Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® – 2024
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2016 - 2021
- Order of the Palmetto
- Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in South Carolina, The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in SC, The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer in SC, The National Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About J. Eric Cavanaugh
Included on the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 2011
J.D.
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Carolina, 1995
B.A.
Major: English
Major: Political Science
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University of South Carolina, 1995
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Member and Partner
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2011
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2012
Other Affiliations
- South Carolina Bar
- Richland County Bar
- South Carolina Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
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Contact
1717 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-381-9910
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ctlawsc.com/
Hours: 24/7
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