Shannon Till Poteat

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Phone

(803) 231-7834

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Areas of Focus

Shannon focuses her practice on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation.

She co-authored The Law of Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Editions, a comprehensive book analyzing this complex area of law. Shannon is a member of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association and has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Workers’ Compensation Law.

  • Successfully defended denied cases involving affirmative defenses under the SC Workers’ Compensation Act.
  • Participated in multi defendant litigation involving construction litigation with upstream contractors and transfer of liability to the SCUEF.
  • Successfully defended coverage issues raised by carrier involving insured failing to elect coverage under Company policy.
  • Represented carrier in claim under WC Act and successfully had claim dismissed due to failure of other parties to comply with third party statute requirements.
  • Provided representation for carrier resulting in abandonment of repetitive trauma claim while also coordinating ergonomics study to assist in prevention of future claim.

  • South Carolina Lawyers Weekly ‘Influential Women in Law’ (2024)
  • Best Lawyers
    • Workers’ Compensation Law-Employers (2007-2025)
    • Lawyer of the Year (2022)
  • Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite
    • Workers Compensation (2021, 2023, 2024)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating

  • The Law of Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Editions

Professional
  • South Carolina Bar Association
  • Richland County Bar Association
  • South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association
  • South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

Bar Admissions
  • South Carolina Bar
Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Law, 1993
  • Emory University, 1990