Chip Cannon

Chip Cannon is a seasoned trial lawyer and ex-prosecutor. He is passionate about helping clients with personal injury and criminal defense cases. Born and raised in the Lowcountry, Chip knows it well. He has extensive courtroom experience and a deep commitment to justice. He uses these to deliver tailored legal solutions for his clients.

Chip earned his Bachelor’s from The Citadel. He got his JD from the Charleston School of Law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, and the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. His credentials are exceptional.

As a personal injury attorney, Chip has successfully handled complex car accidents, trucking collisions, wrongful death claims, and medical malpractice cases. He has a strong track record of holding negligent drivers, companies, and healthcare providers accountable and securing meaningful compensation for injured clients. Drawing on his prior experience defending insurance companies, Chip understands how insurers build their cases—allowing him to anticipate their tactics, counter their strategies, and fight tirelessly for the best possible outcome.

In criminal defense, Chip uses his experience as a former prosecutor. He advocates for those facing DUIs and other criminal charges. His knowledge of the criminal justice system lets him protect his clients’ rights. It also lets him, with compassion, guide them through a stressful, uncertain process.

Before his legal career, Chip pursued professional baseball. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league teams and won MVP honors in the Arizona Fall League. The determination and discipline he honed on the field now fuel his tenacity in the courtroom.

Chip is active in several professional groups. They include the South Carolina Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. He is in the Citadel Athletic and Charleston Baseball Halls of Fame. They reflect his lifelong commitment to excellence. He is a trusted advocate. He blends legal expertise, local knowledge, and a drive for justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Cannon Law Firm LLC
• Member, South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, Berkeley County Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
• Member, Citadel Alumni Association
• Member, Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame
• Member, Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• The Charleston School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Citadel
  Bachelor’s Degree

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