Firm Overview

Experience, determination, and ability may be the ultimate tests of an effective lawyer and law firm.  McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. ("The McKay Firm") is an established Columbia, South Carolina civil litigation law firm that has served clients with these traits for more than 100 years.

The McKay Firm originated from the 1908 Columbia law firm McKay, McKay, Black, and Walker, founded by Douglas McKay, Sr. In 1982, the firm evolved into its current status, and its managing partner is Julius W. McKay II, grandson of Douglas McKay Sr. We maximize the value of each service that we provide. The McKay Firm’s history demonstrates our lawyers’ straightforward approach and unwavering loyalty to meeting each of our clients’ needs.

A century of experience serving clients

With clients in South Carolina and other states, including Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina, we have grown considerably from our original practice. Our firm's litigation services include but are not limited to the following areas of practice:

Corporate defense specialists and professional malpractice pioneers

The McKay Firm lawyers have experience and expertise in all aspects of civil litigation to deliver maximum benefits.  Our lawyers are well accomplished in litigation, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and can evaluate a variety of strategies to obtain the desired outcome. We have defended doctors, lawyers, and other individuals against allegations of professional misconduct since the inception of this type of litigation.  In addition to our unbeatable experience in professional liability, our firm focuses on corporate defense, trucking and common carrier defense, and defense of workers’ compensation claims. Our skilled lawyers bring positive results to our clients throughout South Carolina and other states. Our clients typically include the following:

Our law firm consistently provides representation specific to each client and client situation. Our accomplished attorneys bring unique skills and backgrounds and valuable insight to every case. Visit the attorney profiles to see more about our lawyers' qualifications and personal credentials.

A well-earned positive reputation

Our firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Reviewed Ratings standards.  McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is committed to providing every client with a highly-skilled and professional work product, reasonable fees, and personal and professional ethics.