Our Team of Experienced Attorneys in Sumter, SC
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When you're searching for a trustworthy team of lawyers to take on your case, come to Young & Warr LLC Attorneys at Law in Sumter, SC. We have nearly 50 years of experience and we're one of the area's leading law practices. We're a Certified Arbitrator, Certified Civil Court Mediator and Certified Family Court Mediator.
Our comprehensive range of services includes family law, auto accidents, Workers' Comp, personal injury, nursing home and daycare negligence, wills and estate planning, and more. Read about our attorneys below. Call (803) 773-4371 for more information and to request a free legal consultation.
Serving the Local Community
Young & Warr, LLC, Attorneys at Law is located in Sumter, SC and we serve the surrounding communities, including Lee County, Kershaw County, Orangeburg County, Williamsburg County, and Clarendon County.
Kenneth R Young, Jr, Attorney
Ken Young has been serving the Sumter Community for nearly 50 years. Ken is a dedicated General Practitioner. He practices everything from Family Law to Personal Injury. Ken works daily to get the best possible results for his clients.
Work History:
Ken is a Vietnam veteran and former prosecutor. During his time as a prosecutor, he helped prosecute the most infamous serial killer in South Carolina history Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins. After serving as an Assistant Solicitor, he opened his own private practice in the 1980’s.
Certifications:
Certified Civil Court Mediator
Certified Family Court Mediator
Certified Arbitrator
Personal Life:
Ken was born and raised in the City of Sumter, where he graduated from Edmunds High School. He is a lifelong member and former Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Sumter, SC.
Ken is a loving Father, Husband and Grandfather. Ken and his wife have two children and 4 grandchildren.
When he is not making fierce arguments in the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren.
Bar Admissions: South Carolina Bar; United States District Court, District of South Carolina, Untied States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Untied States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, The United States Supreme Court.
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1970
College: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration, 1967
Lewis H. Warr, Attorney
Lewis strives daily to seek justice for injured South Carolinians and those that have been wrongfully accused of a crime. Lewis limits his practice to Civil Litigation (Including Auto Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Slip and Fall Accidents; Defective and Dangerous Products, Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect; Daycare Abuse/Neglect; Medical Malpractice; Police Brutality/Civil Rights litigation) and Criminal Defense.
Association Memberships:
· State Ambassador Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
· Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
· Member, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
· Member, American Association for Justice
· Member, South Carolina Bar Association
· Member, Sumter County Bar Association
- Member, North Carolina State Bar
· Member, Young Professionals of Sumter
· Board Member, The Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto
Work History:
Prior to joining the firm as a Partner in 2020, Lewis worked as a Law Clerk at Young & Associates, P.A. during the summers from 2013- 2019.
Lewis is a proud member of the Citadel Class of 2017. However, he graduated a year early in 2016 and spent a year working at Young & Associates, P.A. between college and law school.
During law school, Lewis also served as a Prosecution Law Clerk for the South Carolina Attorney General’s office.
Awards:
- Voted Best Civil Attorney in the Sumter Item’s Best of Sumter 2022.
- Named to Super Lawyers: Rising Stars List 2022
- Named to the 2021 Top 20 Professionals Under 40 list for Sumter, Lee, & Clarendon Counties.
While a student at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Lewis won several Cali Awards for Outstanding Achievement including Best Plaintiff’s Advocate in his Trial Advocacy course.
Personal Life:
Lewis was born and raised in rural Sumter County. Lewis is a member of New Harmony Presbyterian Church in Alcolu, SC. As a child he attended and graduated from Wilson Hall in Sumter, SC.
Lewis is a proud father to two beautiful little girls.
When he is not hard at work seeking justice for his clients, Lewis enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Bar Admissions: South Carolina Bar; North Carolina Bar; United States District Court, District of South Carolina.
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 2020
College: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration, 2016
