Joseph O. Thickens - Columbia, SC
Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC
Personal Injury - Plaintiff Lawyers in Columbia, SC
1717 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Columbia Personal Injury - Plaintiff Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Animal Bites
- Brain Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Joe Thickens is a Founder of Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning personal injury and workers’ compensation firm in South Carolina. Joe founded the firm alongside Eric Cavanaugh in 2017, and since then have 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.
Joe’s dedication to his clients and reputation in his field has led to numerous awards and accolades, including being recently named a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in South Carolina by The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for three years running, and more.
Prior to founding Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Joe practiced at a firm where he primarily focused on defending companies in personal injury cases such as auto accidents, slip and falls, and defective product cases. He also handled numerous cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith. Today, Joe applies this experience to fight for clients whose claims have been denied or have received lowball settlement offers.
Joe is originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina where he earned both his B.A. and J.D. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, Richland County Bar, South Carolina Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice.
Focus Areas:
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2022 - 2024
- Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs – 2023
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2021
- Legal Elite of the Midlands – 2021
- Named a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in South Carolina, The National Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Joseph O. Thickens
Included on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2021 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, 2013
J.D.
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Carolina,
South Carolina, 2010
B.A.
Honors: NA
Honors: Carolina Judicial Council
Honors: Student Government
Major: Political Science
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University of South Carolina,
South Carolina, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Member and Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2013
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2013
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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