R. Gerald Chambers, Jr.

Gerald Chambers is a distinguished trial attorney with nearly three decades of experience defending healthcare professionals across South Carolina. His practice focuses on representing doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, dentists, and other healthcare providers in complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation. A graduate of Wake Forest School of Law, Gerald has developed a reputation for his sophisticated understanding of medical and legal intricacies and his ability to distill complex concepts into clear, persuasive narratives for judges and juries.

Gerald’s approach to litigation is grounded in meticulous preparation, strategic insight, and a commitment to his clients’ success. He has achieved favorable results for a wide range of healthcare providers, including successfully defending a neurosurgeon in a case involving post-operative complications, a general surgeon in a leaking anastomosis matter, and a national rehabilitation hospital in claims related to diabetes management. His representation of physicians and long-term care facilities further underscores his ability to navigate high-stakes cases with precision and care.

Before embarking on his legal career, Gerald served as an air defense artillery officer in the U.S. Army, where he gained invaluable leadership and problem-solving skills. His assignments included service with the 82nd Airborne Division and posts in Germany and Louisiana. He continued his military service after law school, joining the U.S. Army Reserves as a JAG officer and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2014, capping a distinguished 28-year military career.

Gerald is an active member of the Defense Research Institute and the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association. His depth of experience, coupled with his strategic acumen, positions him as a trusted advocate for healthcare professionals facing the challenges of complex litigation. His work reflects a steadfast dedication to protecting his clients' interests and guiding them through the legal process with skill, professionalism, and empathy.