Elloree Ann Ganes

Elloree Ann Ganes is a highly accomplished attorney and partner at Hood Law Firm, LLC, where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense, nursing home litigation, civil rights claims, and insurance law. With over 15 years of trial experience, she has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, handling complex litigation involving healthcare professionals, governmental entities, and insurance companies.

Elloree’s academic background reflects her commitment to legal excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Charleston Southern University in 1999, followed by her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2002. The same year, she was admitted to the South Carolina Bar and later gained admission to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

As a seasoned trial attorney, Elloree has developed a strong reputation for her strategic litigation skills and meticulous case preparation. She represents healthcare providers and institutions in malpractice and nursing home defense cases, ensuring that legal claims are thoroughly examined and defended. Her work also extends to civil rights and governmental defense, including Section 1983 claims, where she protects the interests of law enforcement and public entities. Additionally, she has significant experience in insurance litigation, employment law, and commercial disputes.

Elloree holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating for outstanding legal ability and ethical standards. She has been consistently recognized among South Carolina’s top attorneys, earning selection as a Super Lawyer from 2015–2018 and a Rising Star from 2012–2014, and being honored by Best Lawyers in America in both 2018 and 2019.

Her dedication to the legal profession is reflected in her memberships with the Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Federal Bar Association. Elloree’s extensive trial experience and her commitment to legal advocacy make her a formidable presence in the courtroom and a trusted advisor to her clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hood Law Firm, LLC
• Member, South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Charleston Southern University
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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