Problems Solved.
Justice Secured.
Over 100 years ago, Randolph Murdaugh started a general practice law firm in the small town of Hampton, South Carolina devoted to serving the legal needs of individuals and small businesses.
Since that time, our lawyers have served our communities as solicitor of the 14th Judicial Circuit for eighty-six years and, for over seventy years, represented the members of the Palmetto Electric Cooperative. By advocating for our clients we have brought about positive changes in the railroad, trucking, automotive, and agricultural industries, which have enhanced safety and helped prevent harm and injuries.
The Firm Randolph Murdaugh started as a sole practitioner in 1910 has grown to a seventeen lawyer law firm with offices in three counties. Now, more than 100 years since our inception, we remain true to our roots by providing sound legal counsel for individuals, farmers, and small businesses in our communities and throughout South Carolina.
Firm History
A Legacy of Service
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1910
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1920
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1940
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1940
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1958
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1961
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1975
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1980
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1986
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2000
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2010
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2012
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2015
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1910
Randolph Murdaugh started a law firm in Hampton in 1910, which would become PMPED.
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1920
Randolph Murdaugh was elected Solicitor of South Carolina's 14th Judicial Circuit.
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1940
Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh, Jr. was elected Solicitor of the 14th Judicial Circuit, taking over after his father.
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1940
PMPED incorporated Palmetto Electric Cooperative and has continued to represent it to present day.
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1958
Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh, Jr. was a founding member of South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, which is now the South Carolina Association for Justice.
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1961
Clyde Eltzroth was elected to serve in the South Carolina General Assembly.
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1975
The South Carolina General Assembly elected Clyde Eltzroth to serve as a circuit court judge in the 14th Judicial Circuit.
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1980
PMPED opened an office in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
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1986
Randolph Murdaugh III was elected Solicitor of the 14th Judicial Circuit, taking over after his father's tenure.
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2000
PMPED opened an office in Walterboro, South Carolina.
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2004
The South Carolina Association for Justice awarded Johnny Parker with its Founder's Award.
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2005
The Murdaugh family's 85 consecutive years as Solicitor of the 14th Circuit came to an end upon Randolph Murdaugh III's retirement, making it one of the longest consecutive terms for a family holding that office in the country.
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2006
The South Carolina Association for Justice elected Mark Ball to serve as its President.
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2010
PMPED celebrated its 100th anniversary and was featured on SC ETV Radio's Walter Edgar's Journal.
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2012
The South Carolina Association for Justice awarded Randolph Murdaugh, III with its Founder's Award.
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2015
Alex Murdaugh is elected as President of the South Carolina Association for Justice.
Our approach has always been to look
beyond the injurious event and dig deeper to
find out why it happened.
Community Participation
Arnold Fields Community Endowment
Colleton County Civitan Club
Colleton County Council
Hampton County Board of Education
Hampton County Courthouse Advisory Committee
Hampton County Democratic Party
Hampton County Disability and Special Needs Board
Hampton County Economic Development Commission
Hampton County Election Commission
Hampton County Literacy Board
Hampton County Planning Commission
Hampton County United Way
Hampton High School Booster Club
Jasper County Courthouse Restoration Committee
Jasper County Rotary Club
Low country and Resort Island Tourism Commission
Lowcountry Community Action Agency
Palmetto Hospice
Rape Crisis Center of the Lowcountry
Salvation Army Advisory Board
USC Salkehatchie Board
Wade Hampton High School Booster Club
