In America, the standard is clear. You are innocent until proven guilty. But for Bryan Getchius, that principle was turned on its head. What should have been a routine interaction with law enforcement in Greenwood County became a 16-month ordeal that stripped him of his freedom, his time, and his peace of mind. Mr. Getchius […]

Attorney Tyler Bailey was recently featured on the Law & Crime Network, where he shared his legal perspective on a tragic and complex case involving a deadly shooting at a Georgia wedding. During the segment, hosted by Chris Stewart, Attorney Bailey discussed key issues surrounding self-defense, multiple grand jury indictments, and the challenges prosecutors and […]

Recently, it came to light that the federal government quietly signed a 10-year, $4.3 million lease to open an ICE office in downtown Columbia without informing local leaders. The Mayor, City Manager, City Council, and Columbia Police Department were all left out of the process. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. Our community deserves honesty, […]

At Bailey Law Firm, L.L.C., we are currently representing Christie Culbreath, a resident of Edgefield County who was assaulted while simply trying to inquire about her taxes. While the local criminal charges against the former Tax Assessor are a necessary first step, they do not fully address the violation of civil rights that occurred. Here […]

Attorney Tyler Bailey, Founder of Bailey Law Firm, recently appeared on WACH Fox 57’s OnPoint alongside hosts Cynthia Hardy and Brian McConchie to discuss Columbia’s continued growth and the opportunities that lie ahead for the city and its residents. Columbia is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic cities in the Southeast, situated within […]

At Bailey Law Firm, we believe the law should protect every member of our community equally. But a recent case we are handling shows that South Carolina still falls short when it comes to addressing crimes motivated by hate. The Attack on Jarvis McKenzie On July 17, 2024, our client, Jarvis McKenzie, was waiting to […]

Our firm was recently retained by the grieving family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, who tragically passed away on July 18 after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba, while swimming in Lake Murray, just outside Columbia, South Carolina. Jaysen was a bright, athletic, and gifted student at Hand Middle School. On July 4, […]

We stand firmly with our client, Jeremy Evans, who was among the individuals shot during the tragic mass shooting aboard a charter boat in Little River over Memorial Day weekend. Jeremy, only 16 years old, is now recovering from surgery and beginning what will be a long journey toward healing, both physically and emotionally. At […]

In October 2021, Samuel “Sammy” Tumaini Nagi Njuguna’s life was forever changed by a single gunshot outside a CK Mart gas station in Columbia, South Carolina. Although the bullet missed his heart by just an inch, the emotional and psychological trauma it caused would eventually claim his life. Nagi, a rising actor who had just […]

On August 25, 2023, a routine school bus ride home turned into a traumatic ordeal for a young student in Horry County. What should have been a safe journey ended in pain, fear, and injury due to the gross misconduct of a school bus driver and a lack of intervention by the assigned bus monitor. […]