Expert Legal Advocacy
Experienced legal counsel for serious personal injury and wrongful death claims
Expert Legal Advocacy
Experienced legal counsel for serious personal injury and wrongful death claims
Expert Legal Representation
A Focus on Results and Accountability
Serious injury and wrongful death cases require more than routine handling. They demand careful investigation, knowledge of the law, and a willingness to pursue full and fair compensation. Kuhn Law Firm LLC is committed to holding negligent parties accountable and advocating for clients with professionalism and integrity.
Personal Attention. Proven Experience.
Personal Attention. Proven Experience.
Clients work directly with attorney Fred Kuhn from the outset. You will not be passed from one staff member to another or treated as just another file. The firm’s approach is straightforward: provide honest guidance, diligent representation, and responsive communication throughout the life of your case.
H Fred Kuhn, Jr.
Welcome to Kuhn Law Firm!
For more than 40 years, I have represented individuals and families in my hometown whose lives have been changed by serious injury or wrongful death. As a sole practitioner, I offer a level of personal attention and accountability that larger firms often cannot provide. Every case I handle receives my direct involvement—from the initial consultation through resolution—because I believe clients deserve experienced counsel they can trust at every stage.
My practice is devoted exclusively to representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and wrongful death matters. These cases often arise from motor vehicle collisions, unsafe premises, defective products, workplace accidents and other acts of negligence. I understand that behind every case is a person or family facing physical, emotional, and financial hardship, and I approach each matter with both diligence and respect for what is at stake.
Over the course of my career, I have developed extensive experience in investigating claims, working with medical and technical experts, and presenting cases effectively in negotiation and, when necessary, at trial. I am committed to pursuing full and fair compensation for my clients. I don't simply accept what the insurance company is willing to offer. I don't hesitate to file suit, litigate, mediate or try the case to verdict. The insurance company's attorneys don't see me on TV or on a Billboard - they see me in the courtroom.
Being based in this community for decades means I am not just your attorney—I am your neighbor. I take seriously the trust my clients place in me, and I work to provide straightforward advice, responsive communication, and steady advocacy during what is often one of the most difficult times in their lives.
If you need legal assistance, don't hesitate to contact me. I offer free initial consultations and am ready to help you with your legal needs.
Expert Legal Counsel for Your Needs
Education
University of South Carolina, B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, 1977, Cum Laude
University of South Carolina School Of Law, Juris Doctor, 1980
Member of the Order of Wig and Robe, the academic honors society for the University of South Carolina School of Law
Member of the Moot Court Bar for the University of South Carolina Law Center
Member of the Editorial Board of the Law Review for the University of South Carolina School Law, serving as both Comments Editor and Notes Editor
Past Employment
I am a third generation Beaufortonian and immediately upon graduation from law school in 1980, I returned home to Beaufort and began representing the victims of negligence and wrongful conduct.
Professional Assciations
Member of the Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island and South Carolina Bar Associations
Admitted to practice before all South Carolina trial and appellate courts, both State and Federal, including the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Federal District Court
Admitted to practice before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
Community Activites and Honors
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Lowcountry
Chosen “Top Lawyers-Top Legal Minds” by Hilton Head Monthly
Past Chairman of the Amicus Curae Committee of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and in that capacity represented the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association in cases before the South Carolina Supreme Court
Held numerous offices in the Beaufort County Bar Association, including Chairman
Held numerous offices in the Beaufort County Democratic Party, including Chairman
Awarded the Robert V. Wardle Service to Youth Award (“for distinguished service to Beaufort County Youth”)
Published Author of Articles in the Law Review for the University of South Carolina School of Law (“A Call for the Adoption of Comparative Negligence” and “Workers Compensation“)