About Frederick Elliotte Quinn
Frederick Elliotte Quinn hails from Charleston and has an impressive academic background, having graduated with honors from the College of Charleston. He furthered his education at the Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, where he achieved high honors and contributed to the Emory Law Journal as Executive Articles Editor. His accolades include the Pro Bono Medal, Order of the Coif, Paul Bryan Prize, and the International Association of Defense Counsel’s legal writing prize.
After law school, Elliotte gained valuable experience clerking for a federal district court judge in the Northern District of Alabama and Justice Kaye Hearn on the South Carolina Supreme Court. Before joining the Steinberg Law Firm in 2018, he was a litigator at a prominent regional law firm in Charleston, where he defended national homebuilders in construction defect cases. His expertise spans drafting construction contracts, litigating business disputes, and handling personal injury claims. His focus on construction defect disputes provided him with deep insights into the complexities of these cases.
Elliotte's passion for assisting homeowners led him to the Steinberg Law Firm, where he applies his extensive knowledge to support those facing construction challenges. He is actively involved with the South Carolina Bar’s Construction Law Section and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law.
An accomplished writer, Elliotte has authored numerous articles in the field of construction law and co-authored a chapter in The 2017 A201 Deskbook, addressing revisions to widely-used construction contracts. He resides in West Ashley with his wife Lyndsey and their two daughters.
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Practice Areas
South Carolina Car Accident Laws
Understanding South Carolina's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Elliotte Quinn's area of expertise?
Frederick Elliotte Quinn specializes in construction law, focusing on construction defect disputes and related legal matters.
Where did Frederick Elliotte Quinn receive his education?
He graduated with honors from the College of Charleston and obtained his law degree with high honors from Emory University School of Law.
What roles did Frederick Elliotte Quinn hold before joining the Steinberg Law Firm?
He was a litigator at a regional law firm in Charleston, defending national homebuilders in construction defect cases.
Is Frederick Elliotte Quinn involved in any professional organizations?
Yes, he is a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Construction Law Section and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law.
Has Frederick Elliotte Quinn published any works in his field?
Yes, he has authored numerous articles in construction law and co-authored a chapter in The 2017 A201 Deskbook.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Frederick Elliotte Quinn for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Frederick for a free case review
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