Robert R. Sansbury, III

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Sansbury Law Firm, LLC
Robert R. Sansbury, III
Sansbury Law Firm, LLC

Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in South Carolina since: 2008

Education: University of South Carolina School of Law

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2022
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Sansbury Law Firm, LLC

1809 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Visit website
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Robert R. Sansbury III is a personal injury attorney and the founder of Sansbury Law Firm, LLC, based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He provides dedicated legal counsel to clients throughout the region, focusing his practice on complex civil litigation, including personal injury, car and motorcycle accidents, and slip-and-fall claims.

Mr. Sansbury brings nearly two decades of trial and litigation experience to his practice, offering strategic representation tailored to the unique needs of injury victims. Known for his thorough case preparation, he handles disputes across all state and federal courts in South Carolina, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. In addition to his courtroom advocacy, he is a certified Circuit Court Mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court, helping parties reach collaborative resolutions outside of formal litigation.

A native of Myrtle Beach, Mr. Sansbury completed his undergraduate studies at Clemson University, graduating cum laude with a bachelor’s degree. He then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2008.

During law school, Mr. Sansbury distinguished himself as a member of the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court and the Dean's List. He served as president of the Criminal Law Society, secretary of the student chapter of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers, and received the Judge Joseph F. Anderson Best Advocate award on the school’s mock trial team. Following law school, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Roger M. Young of the South Carolina Circuit Court.

In recognition of his legal acumen and ethical standards, Mr. Sansbury holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He is deeply involved in the legal community as an associate fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice. Committed to clear communication, he ensures clients remain informed and empowered at every stage of the legal process.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2008, South Carolina

Professional Webpage: https://sansburylaw.com/attorneys/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2023
  • South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), Board of Governors
  • Coastal Inn of Court - Executive Board, Secretary
  • Horry County Bar Association - Past President
  • South Carolina Bar Association
  • Federal District of South Carolina, 2010
  • South Carolina, 2008
  • John Belton O'Neal Inn of Court, Member

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Cameron v. Holmes (2018-CP-26-00087); Verdict for the Plaintiff, $55,000. Car accident case with pre-trial offer of $37,500, 2019
  • Balsam v. River Landing (2018-CP-26-00692); verdict for the Defendant on all counts. , 2021

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Certified Circuit Court Mediator, South Carolina Supreme Court

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Member - Chicora Rotary Club, 2018
  • Special Olympics Committee of the Young Lawyers Division
  • Courthouse Keys Committee

Educational Background

  • Clemson University, B.A., Major: Language and International Trade, with an emphasis on Spanish Language and International Business, Honors: Cum Laude, Exchange Semester in Spain, Honors: Exchange Semester in Chile, Clemson University’s Undergraduate Spanish tutor, 2005
  • Myrtle Beach High School, 2001

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • South Carolina Bar, Lecturer on the Use of Depositions at Trial
  • Co-Author, South Carolina Deposition Practice Handbook
  • “South Carolina Deposition Practice Handbook”, Co-Editor
  • Pointing the Finger: An Examination of South Carolina Law Regarding Allocation of Fault to Non-party Tortfeasors The Defense Line, volume 41, issue 2, Fall 2013
  • What Exactly is the Duty of a Developer? The Defense Line, volume 40, issue 3, Fall 2012

Honors

  • 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award, The American Association of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
  • Secretary of the student chapter of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers, University of South Carolina School of Law
  •  Judge Joseph F. Anderson “Best Advocate” Award on the school’s Mock Trial Competition Team, University of South Carolina School of Law
  • “Top 40 under 40”, South Carolina Civil Litigation, The American Society of Legal Advocates
  • President of the Criminal Law Society, University of South Carolina School of Law
  • Member, Dean’s List, University of South Carolina School of Law
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014 - 2026, Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Office location for Robert R. Sansbury, III

1809 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Phone: 843-633-3634

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4 Years Super Lawyers
9 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2014 - 2022

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