What is Dore Law Office?

Dore Law Office is a law firm with 80 years of combined legal expertise, specializing in personal injury and catastrophic accidents involving commercial or personal vehicles. The firm was established in 1991 by Louis Dore, one of the first African American attorneys to serve as a senior law partner in South Carolina.

What types of cases does Dore Law Office handle?

The firm primarily handles personal injury cases and catastrophic accidents, particularly those involving commercial and personal vehicles. They aim to help clients recover compensation for injuries and damages caused by such accidents.

Is there a fee for consultations with Dore Law Office?

No, consultations with Dore Law Office are free of charge. Clients can discuss their cases and receive legal advice without any upfront cost.

How much legal experience does Dore Law Office have?

The attorneys at Dore Law Office have a combined 80 years of legal experience. This extensive expertise allows them to offer knowledgeable and effective representation in personal injury and accident cases.

Who founded Dore Law Office?

The firm was founded by Louis Dore in 1991. Louis Dore is a notable figure in South Carolina’s legal history, being one of the first African American attorneys to serve as a senior law partner in the state.

What should I expect during my free consultation with Dore Law Office?

During the free consultation, the attorneys at Dore Law Office will review the details of your case, provide legal advice, and discuss potential options for pursuing compensation. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about your rights and how the firm can help you.

How can I contact Dore Law Office?

You can contact Dore Law Office by phone or through their website to schedule a free consultation and discuss your legal needs.

Does Dore Law Office handle cases outside of South Carolina?

The primary focus of Dore Law Office is on South Carolina cases, but it's best to contact them directly to inquire about specific legal matters outside the state.

What makes Dore Law Office different from other law firms?

Dore Law Office brings 80 years of combined legal experience, a deep commitment to personal injury law, and a unique historical significance, having been founded by Louis Dore, one of the pioneering African American senior law partners in South Carolina.

Where we started

Our journey started with Uncle Anthony H. Eddings who was born on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina on July 12, 1915. “Judge Eddings”, as he was commonly referred to, attended the Historic Penn School from 1928 to 1936. After graduating from Penn, he attended South Carolina State College (now South Carolina State University). In 1968, he made history when he was appointed to be one of the first African American Magistrates in South Carolina since the Reconstruction Era. He was later recognized for this appointment during an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” Judge Eddings served in this position until 1980.

Louis Dore, the founder of the Dore Law Firm, was greatly impacted by his uncle’s contributions to the legal field. Louis attended Morehouse College and later graduated from the University of Georgia’s School of Law. Upon graduation, he returned to Beaufort where he served as legal counsel for the Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health Services. While there, he helped bring drinking water to rural communities and fought for the rights of African American doctors in Beaufort and Jasper counties. He also secured grants to provide for a grocery store on the remote island of Daufuskie.

In 1980, Louis became the one of the first African American lawyers to serve as a senior partner in any law firm across the state. In 1991, he opened a solo practice. His sons and cousin joined him in the practice within the first 10 years until Louis’ untimely death in September of 2019.

Dore Law Office continues to provide representation to its clients in the fields of criminal law, personal injury, family law, real estate, probate, and traffic court.

Meet our Partners

Cheryl V. Doe

Attorney

Cheryl is a Battery Creek High School graduate and was valedictorian of her class. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of South Carolina. During the past years, Cheryl has volunteered for several non-profit organizations in Beaufort County.

Prior to coming home to Beaufort, Cheryl practiced law as an Assistant County Attorney for Richland County in Columbia, South Carolina. While there, she also practiced with various personal injury law firms.

During her more than 20 years of practice in Beaufort, Cheryl has garnered a reputation for handling complicated and complex personal injury and domestic relations cases. She represents her domestic relations clients with a hands-on approach during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Cheryl’s hard work has culminated in multi-million-dollar results for her personal injury clients. She handles eighteen-wheeler accidents, serious motor vehicle accidents, and workers compensation cases. She loves being able to practice law in her hometown and addressing her clients’ needs here and in the surrounding communities.

Anthony Dore

Attorney

Anthony O’Neil Dore was raised in Beaufort and graduated from Beaufort High School. He received a bachelor’s degree of Arts from Morehouse College in 1994. In 1997, he received a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After graduating from law school, Dore served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, resident Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Thereafter, Dore served as an assistant Solicitor for Randolph Murdaugh III, in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s office. Dore joined the Dore Law Firm in 2000. His practice is primarily in personal injury and criminal defense. His practice focuses on automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful death cases. Although his primary trial practice is in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton and Allendale counties, Dore has cases all over the State of South Carolina where he enjoys an excellent reputation.

Affiliations

Help of Beaufort Board of Directors
General Counsel to Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services
South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Committee Member (past)
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Selection Panel Member
Ex-Officio Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals (past)

Associations

South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
South Carolina Black Lawyers Association
Founding Member, Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Burton Masonic Lodge #4

Bertrand Dore

Attorney

Bertrand O’Neil Dore, a senior partner with the Dore Law Office, has served the Beaufort Community and surrounding Low Country areas for years as an experienced personal injury attorney. He matriculated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law in 1998. While at Morehouse, he was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Morehouse Business Association.

After successfully completing undergraduate school, Mr. Dore pursued his juris doctor degree at the prestigious Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. It was at this institution that he was afforded the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa during the Summer of 2001. At this institution, one of his professors was a Supreme Court Justice in South Africa. Mr. Dore graduated from Howard University School of Law in 2002.

After passing the South Carolina Bar Examination, Mr. Dore was invited to practice with his father, Louis O’Neil Dore, his brother Anthony Dore, and his cousin, Cheryl Doe at Dore Law Office. Mr. Bertrand Dore is well known and respected in the Beaufort community where he has distinguished himself as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the Low Country as well as in the state of South Carolina. Handling personal injury cases is Mr. Dore’s passion as well as an area in which his skills are renowned.

Mr. Dore is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Black Lawyers Association, and the National Bar Association.

Christina Elena Dore

Attorney

Christina Elena Dore is an attorney at Dore Law Office, where she brings dedication, and compassion, and a strong sense of community to her work in personal injury, criminal law, and family law.

A proud Beaufort native, Christina’s roots in the Lowcountry have shaped her passion for service and justice. She graduated from Beaufort High School in 2017 and went on to attend the historic Spelman College. While at Spelman, she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, graduating magna cum laude in 2020. Her time there was marked by active involvement in the NAACP, the Morehouse–Spelman Pre-Law Society, Phi Sigma Alpha (honor society), and Girl Power Mentoring Group, organizations that strengthened her commitment to leadership and equity.

Following her undergraduate studies, Christina pursued her Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 2024. Throughout law school, she gained meaningful experience as a law clerk at the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office and at the Rutherford Law Firm. She also participated in several student organizations, including the Matthew J. Perry Black Law Students Association where she served on the board, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, and the Civil Rights & Engagement Society.

Today, Christina is honored to serve her community through her legal practice and is driven by a sincere desire to help clients navigate some of life’s most challenging moments.

Associations

South Carolina Bar Association
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
South Carolina Black Lawyers Association
Hispanic Business Association of the Lowcountry
The Gullah & Latino Advisory Council
South Carolina Young Lawyers Division
South Carolina YLD Circuit 14