About Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC

Founded in 2017 by J. Eric Cavanaugh and Joseph O. Thickens, Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, is an award-winning personal injury law firm helping accident victims and their loved ones recover physically, financially, and emotionally following serious injuries and wrongful death. With over 60 years of combined experience, our team represents people and their families throughout the state of South Carolina who have been injured in truck accidents, car accidents, on-the-job accidents, and more.

We are proud of our team’s diligent work ethic, and our history of obtaining great results for our clients has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions of our firm and lawyers, such as “The Best Lawyers in America®” and the Best of Columbia award winner for “Best Workers’ Compensation Law Firm” for three years running.

For your convenience, our Columbia and Mt Pleasant teams are available 24/7 via phone at (803) 888-2200.

Client Focused. Results Driven.

Local Law Firm Making an Impact

We believe in helping people. It’s at the core of what we do for our clients every single day. At Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, giving back to our community and neighbors across South Carolina is a top priority. Learn more about our community involvement below.

In addition, if you know of an organization that could use our support, please reach out to our team by emailing info@ctlawsc.com.

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Featured Story:
Sneakers for Students

In January of 2024, we executed our first “Sneakers for Students,” an initiative we designed to provide SC elementary students with brand new sneakers so they can feel comfortable, confident, and supported going into the new year.

We are proud and honored to have been able to donate a pair of new shoes to every single student attending Hyatt Park Elementary, a Title I school in Columbia, SC. We hope to keep this tradition alive on a yearly basis!

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC

Recent Sponsorships:

Richland County Sheriff’s Department Guardians of the Night K9 5k – 2025
Columbia Food & Wine Festival Safe Ride Sponsor – 2025
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionary of the Year Sponsor, 2025
The Therapy Place in Forest Acres Miracles in Motion 5k – 2025 & 2024
SC Law Enforcement Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Sponsor – 2025
USC Dance Marathon Sponsor – 2020-2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Jacket Classic Golf Tournament Team Sponsor – 2025 & 2024
SC Law Enforcement Conference Sponsor – 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities Annual Charity Sporting Clays Tournament – 2024
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center 25th Anniversary Sponsor – 2024
Columbia Police Department Foundation’s Golf Tournament Sponsor – 2024
Psi Zeta Phi Ballgowns & Bowties Sponsor – 2024
Women in Law Hero Hustle 5k Sponsor – 2024
Strides of Strength BBQ Dinner and Live Auction Sponsor – 2024
Lighthouse for Life 5k Sponsor – 2024
Ben Lippen Come to the Table Sponsor – 2024
Five Points Saint Patrick’s Day Festival Ticket Sponsor – 2023
Holiday Gift Sponsor for Charleston Family – 2023
Trenholm Little League Sponsor – 2020-2023
USC Alumni Association Sponsor – 2021-2023
Kids Chance of South Carolina Dennis Brewer Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsor – 2024 & 2023
South Carolina Bar Foundation Cocktails in the Courtyard Sponsor – 2024 & 2023
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Gala Sponsor – 2023
South Carolina Association for Justice Fall Reception Sponsor – 2023
South Carolina Black Lawyers Annual Conference Sponsor – 2023
Bend Don’t Break Foundation Sponsor – 2023