Meet Ryne “Josh” Kochan

People Like to Know

What is it like working with you?

• I am easy-going and down-to-earth
• I am organized, personable, and insightful. I enjoy getting to know clients.

Do you have experience doing exactly what they need?

• I have represented clients for everything from minor injuries to wrongful death claims.
• I have litigated traffic tickets for serious felonies, including murder.
• My primary focus is on DUI Defense & Workers’ Compensation claims.

Approximately how many cases have you handled?

• In my 6+ years of experience, I’ve handled hundreds of cases and taken dozen to court for trials/hearings.

Will you return my calls and emails?

• Yes, I will. If I miss a call or email, I strive to return them within one (1) business day. In an effort to connect with clients when I am out of the office or in court, our firm has recently incorporated a text messaging service.

People say I’m a stickler for?

• Organization
• Maximizing settlement recoveries
• Accountability
• Leaving no stone unturned

What do you enjoy outside of work?

• I grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and graduated from Socastee High School.
• I am an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (my alma mater).
• Outside of my work, I spend my free time staying active, playing golf, pickleball, boxing, hiking, and playing with my two dogs, Jackson & Finn.

What are your academics & achievements?

• l graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a B.A. in Political Science cum laude and a minor in Business.
• I received my J.D., cum laude, from Elon University School of Law in 2017. While in law school, I was a member of the Moot Court Board and also served as a Student Bar Association Representative.
• I was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2018.
• I am a South Carolina Bar Association member and was granted the Star of the Quarter Award in 2019 by the SC Bar Young Lawyer Division.
• I have volunteered time speaking for the SC Bar’s Law Talk series (a free legal education event open to the public) as well as the Law School for Non-Lawyers class (an 8-week college course providing an overview of the legal system).
• I am also a member of the following organizations:

• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA)
• SC Association for Justice (SCAJ)
• SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
• National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)