Jennifer Randolph Purdy has spent three decades championing the rights of individuals and families whose lives have been upended by serious injuries or loss. Known for her dedication, strength, and for never backing down, Jennifer is the advocate clients turn to when they need someone to fight for them in their greatest time of need.
A Lifelong Advocate
Since she was young, Jennifer Purdy has always been the kind of person who would go out of her way to help someone. She was the one her friends would call when they were in trouble – competent, dependable, loyal, the kind of person who always knew what to do. Someone you knew would be there when you needed her most.
It was during law school, when she worked as a law clerk for a personal injury firm, that Jennifer realized that her ability to take charge in a crisis and help friends out of a bind could be used to help others when they were facing the most challenging situations in their lives.
After receiving her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996, Jennifer began her career representing injured clients in North Carolina. She soon returned home to South Carolina where, over the years, she has helped thousands of clients who have suffered due to others’ negligence or recklessness. Jennifer applies her knowledge, strong will, and passion for helping others as a fierce advocate for her clients.
Legal Accomplishments and Experience
Jennifer has successfully resolved thousands of personal injury cases through settlements and trials, resulting in multi-million-dollar results for her clients. Her notable cases include a $29.5 million verdict in a nursing home negligence case and numerous seven-figure awards for a range of severe injuries and wrongful death claims. Jennifer only represents injured individuals and their families, and her practice areas include:
Licensed in both South Carolina and North Carolina, Jennifer represents clients in both state and federal court. She is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Tort Law and earned the honor of the Order of Wig and Robe, which recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement. Jennifer is also AV Preeminent Peer Rated for her high ethical standards and abilities.
Background and Community Involvement
Born and raised in Gaffney, South Carolina, Jennifer is a 1988 graduate of Gaffney High School. She attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, graduating with honors in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. While in school, she was a leader on campus, serving as president of Zeta Tau Alpha and in other leadership roles.
Jennifer married Mickey Purdy in 1995, and they have identical twin sons, both following in their mother’s footsteps: one at the University of South Carolina and one at Wofford College. The Purdys are members of Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia.
Active in her community, Jennifer works passionately to improve public schools and to hold public officials accountable. She has served as President of the PTO at Crayton Middle School and as PTSO president A.C. Flora High School.
Jennifer enjoys traveling, tennis, art, event planning, and spending time with family and friends.
