Shaun C. Blake, Esq.
Shaun’s practice is centered on high-stakes litigation, trials, and arbitration, with a focus on assisting those injured by the misconduct of others in a healthcare setting. He also pursues and defends business disputes and bet-the-company litigation.
Shaun is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts across both Carolinas, in the United States Courts of Appeal for the 4th and 8th Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also served as lead counsel in high stakes litigation in other jurisdictions, including Georgia, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Utah, California, and numerous arbitration panels.
Shaun began his legal career in his hometown of Charleston, SC, with his mentor, James A. Stuckey, Jr., who taught Shaun the dedication, professionalism, and sense of humor that is required to be a successful litigator and trial attorney. Shaun obtained his law degree, with honors, at the University of South Carolina in 2006. Shaun practiced law out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and prior to joining Mann Blake & Jackson in 2014, Shaun was a partner at an AmLaw 200 law firm. Shaun has maintained an AV® Preeminent Rating™ with Martindale-Hubbell® since 2013, and he has been recognized by SuperLawyers® annually since 2014. Shaun is regularly recognized as a member of the “Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly – most recently in August 2024, and The National Trial Lawyers have granted Shaun membership to its “Brain Injury – Top 25” association.
Shaun is a Capital Club Member of the South Carolina Association for Justice. He volunteers his services as General Counsel for Downtown Church, a PC-USA congregation in Columbia, and he has formed or served as a board member of numerous non-profit organizations in South Carolina. When he is not working, Shaun enjoys spending time hiking, camping, and traveling with his wife and two children.
Shaun is experienced handling and is accepting cases that involve:
- Catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death
- Complex litigation ad class action
- Brain and spinal injuries
- Labor, delivery, and birth injuries
- Pressure wounds, falls, and negligent care in healthcare settings
- Motorcycle, trucking or other significant vehicular accidents
- Toxic and environmental exposures
- Medical device and pharmaceutical harm
- Federal false claim whistleblower representation
- Insurance coverage and payment disputes
- Contractual disputes
- Shareholder/LLC member disputes
