Jay began his legal career as an associate attorney at a general practice firm in Murrells Inlet, SC. The experience gained from a diverse practice often provides the perspective needed to properly analyze the problems faced by his clients and implement creative approaches to their litigation needs.

Since then, Jay has focused his practice almost exclusively on civil litigation. Jay practiced with a boutique litigation firm in Charleston, SC where he gained valuable experience in construction litigation, community association/HOA Law, and appellate advocacy.

Jay and his wife, Carene, decided to return to her hometown of Columbia, SC to start their family. He joined a small insurance defense firm in downtown Columbia where he handled a variety of cases, including automobile liability, premises liability, products liability, and construction litigation, prior to joining Baker, Ravenel & Bender.

When not practicing law, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, Sarah Margaret and James. Jay started playing golf at a very young age, and he still enjoys playing with friends occasionally. Jay’s passion is inshore and offshore fishing, and spending time on the boat with his beloved Boykin Spaniels.