Kelly Burnside Esq. - West Columbia, SC
Attorney at Burnside Law Firm, LLC
Car Accidents Lawyers in West Columbia, SC
1538 Sunset Blvd Suite A West Columbia, SC 29169
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
West Columbia Car Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Car Accidents 40%
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
- Workers' Compensation 35%
- Probate 10%
- Social Security Disability claims 10%
- DUIs 2%
- Premises Liability 3%
Litigation: 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
Civil litigation attorney, Kelly Burnside is the founding owner of Burnside Law Firm, LLC, in West Columbia, South Carolina. She represents clients in and around Columbia, West Columbia and Lexington with matters involving:
- Personal injury
- Workers’ compensation
- Social Security Disability claims
- Probate
- Premises liability
Ms. Burnside received her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in finance and real estate from the University of South Carolina in 2006, following which she worked as a sales manager for a while. She then decided to pursue her legal studies, enrolled at the University of South Carolina School of Law and earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2013. Licensed to practice in South Carolina since 2014, she has dedicated her career to fighting for the justice that her injured and oppressed clients deserve.
Rooted in South Carolina, Ms. Burnside is an attorney well-known for her legal research skills and litigation tactics. She works to ensure that her clients who are victims of the negligent acts of others get the financial independence that they require to move on with their lives. Along with winning several disability claims, she has also won multimillion-dollar settlements for her clients in personal injury cases. Her high professional standards and strategic negotiation skills both within and outside the courtroom have been endorsed by many of her peers.
An active member in her community circle, Ms. Burnside is a member of the Lexington County Bar Association, a member of BNI and the Alzheimer's Association, where she participates in the Blondes vs. Brunettes Flag Football game.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021 - Present
- Lawyers of Distinction for Recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury Law, 2021 - Present
- Top 10 Personal Injurys Under 40 in South Carolina, 2023 - Present
- Elite Lawyer, 2022 - Present
- Top Attorneys in South Carolina Rising Stars, 2021 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Kelly Burnside Esq.
Included on the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 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, 2006
B.A.
Major: Business Finance
Major: Real Estate
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University of South Carolina, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder and Owner
Past Positions
- Oswald & Burnside, LLC, Founding Partner, 2013 - 2020
- Law Offices of Robert Dodson, PA., Partner, 2020 - 2021
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Alzheimer’s Association, 2013 - 2023
- Lighthouse for Life
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2014
Other Affiliations
- South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (Member)
- South Carolina Association for Justice (Member)
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (Member)
- Lexington County Bar Association (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Chi Omega
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Contact
1538 Sunset Blvd
Suite A
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803-746-8283
Fax: 803-610-1824
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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