Nicholas J. Skorzewski

Partner, Attorney

1717 Marion St
Columbia, SC 29201

Attorney Nicholas J. Skorzewski

Bar Admission: South Carolina

Nick Skorzewski is a Partner and Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, a reputable South Carolina personal injury and workers compensation law firm. Since being founded in 2017, Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of accidents, including car, truck, and on the job accidents.

Nick joined the team in 2020, launching the firm’s workers’ compensation practice, which quickly became a highly regarded and award-winning practice. The team’s dedication to fighting for injured workers has led Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, to be named the “Best Workers’ Compensation Firm in Columbia, SC” by FreeTimes for three years in a row, and Nick has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2022-2024, Super Lawyers: Rising Stars from 2023-2025, and more.

While attending college, Nick worked on an assembly line at a large manufacturing plant in Greer, South Carolina. Following law school, Nick worked for a large, multi-state defense firm. There, he represented insurance carriers exclusively in workers’ compensation matters and handled numerous cases from initial injury notice to settlement or trial. These experiences gave Nick a unique perspective into the struggles of dealing with a work injury, as well as the legal process. This laid the foundation for his passion for helping injured employees seek justice and compensation after an unexpected work accident, especially when they are being treated unfairly by insurance carriers or employers.

“I love speaking with clients, hearing their concerns, and helping them find the right solutions. In workers’ compensation, clients don’t get to choose their doctors, which can be incredibly frustrating. I’ve had my own difficulties
navigating the medical system, so I understand how overwhelming it can be. Being able to advocate for people and make sure they feel heard and supported, that’s what makes this work so fulfilling.”

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Nick grew up in Simpsonville, South Carolina but has lived in the Midlands since attending the University of South Carolina, where attended both undergraduate and law school. He is an active member of South Carolina Bar, Richland County Bar, South Carolina Association for Justice, and Injured Workers’ Advocates.

Nick currently lives in Lexington, South Carolina with his wife and children. When he isn’t practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family, coastal and inland fishing, woodworking, and watching South Carolina Gamecock athletics.

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC | Client Focused. Results Driven.

“I’m very proud of the workers’ compensation team we’ve built here at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC. Since establishing our workers’ comp practice in 2020, our firm has won ‘Best of Columbia’ for workers’ comp three years in a row. That recognition, along with our client reviews, speaks to the dedication our team has to providing outstanding service and results for our clients.“

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC takes a client-focused and results-driven approach to every single case. Our clients are always the top priority – fighting to ensure they get the best outcome possible for their case and future.

Notable Case Results

$250,000

Workers’ Compensation

$2,050,000

Personal Injury

$210,000

Workers’ Compensation

$230,000

Workers’ Compensation

$1,500,000

Personal Injury

$5,000,000

Personal Injury

$163,411

Workers’ Compensation

Reviews

Not sure how to start this, but here goes…I found myself in a jam with the insurance company ( workers comp. ), the 3 or 4 doctors they sent me too all said they couldn’t do anything for my back pain. The carrier informed me they were going to close the case, ( no more weekly compensation or medical care). Finding myself backed into a wall, I decided to hire a lawyer. Nick came highly recommend and I can’t say enough. Out of the gate, Nick was on it(…)

– Travis R.

Very pleased with Nick with my Worker’s Compensation case! He was very informative, had great advice and let me know what was happening each step of the way. He has a quick response to emails and phone calls. Everyone at the law firm was very pleasant and helpful! Thank you Nick!

– Natasha P.

Been down at my last rope and my attorney – Nick Skorzewski stepped right in. He helped me when I thought no one else would. Superb communication and he fought for me until the end. I would highly recommend my attorney Nick Skorzewski and the firm he represents Cavannaugh & Thickens. If ever I need any advice or counsel; I’m most definitely calling him.

– Lawrence P.

I would like to. Say that I was introduced to my attorney, Nick through a close friend of his, Mr. Trey jones of Jones law firm. Nick has performed his duties as my attorney above and beyond what I could ever have hoped for. Within a very short time Of less than 8 months, We were sitting at the mediation table and coming to an agreement with the insurance company. Nick was able to close the Deal on a six figure settlement(…)

– Paul

I consulted with three workers compensation attorneys before making my decision to hire Nick Skorzewski. The moment I spoke with him, I felt very safe in knowing he had my best interest at heart. This was a first for me, therefore I needed someone I could trust. Nick was very thorough, honest(…)

– Jo C.

Nick Skorzewski was my attorney for a personal work injury. He was diligent and fantastic. Worked hard and fast to make sure I was reasonably compensated for the injury sustained. The office was very professional from the front desk staff, to the paralegals(…)

– Hailey C.

Excellence and results. I felt important. My attorney Nick listened to every word I said…I have a very complex workman’s comp case and He sent letters and filed for a hearing the very same day I retained him. You couldn’t ask for a better lawyer.

– Tugger B.

My lawyer Nick was phenomenal from beginning to end. I felt like I could trust him from our very first meeting. He drove over 2 hours to come see my injury and introduce himself. I loved that he knew exactly what he was talking about. Explained the entire process to me without making me feel stupid and kept in contact(…)

– Chris L.

Awards and Accolades

Legal Elite of the Midlands, Workers’ Compensation, Plaintiff – 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025
Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Workers’ Compensation – 2023-2025
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Workers’ Compensation – 2022-2024