Kenneth “Kenny” Berger has dedicated his professional life to representing deserving human beings and their families in life-altering injury and wrongful death cases across South Carolina. Through consistent application of values such as honesty, hard work, and generosity, he has helped achieve noteworthy results while also earning the respect of clients, colleagues, and community.
Kenny is a frequent presenter nationally and has repeatedly been recognized by Super Lawyers, Columbia Business Monthly, and other organizations for his contributions to the legal profession. In 2019 and 2022, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly honored him with a Leadership in Law Award. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice’s Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation & Trucking Litigation Groups, and recently served as principal author for the South Carolina Bar’s book on Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation.
Kenny takes pride in giving back to the community. He has donated more than $500,000 to numerous charities through our Giving (Every) Tuesday campaign. In 2024, Kenny and his wife, Grace, pledged $250,000 to the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law to create the Kenneth and Grace Berger Endowed Scholarship. Our firm has created scholarships for students, opportunities for children battling illness, and an annual bike helmet giveaway to protect children in the community.
Kenny also seeks to uplift our profession and its ethical commitment by way of seminars, journal articles, and board positions. See below for a list of topics he has spoken on in recent years.
Kenny resides in Columbia with his wife, Grace, his daughter, Goldie, and their two dogs, James and Gigi.
To find out how we may help you or your family in a personal injury, workers' compensation, or wrongful death case, please call (803) 790-2800.
Education
- College of Charleston, B.A., 2004
- USC Joseph F. Rice School School of Law, J.D., 2008
- University of Washington
- Harvard University
Professional Affiliations
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Richland County Bar Association
- South Carolina Association for Justice, Past Sections Chair & Executive Committee Member
- American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
- Melvin M. Belli Society (One of Less Than 500 Members in the Country)
Community Involvement
- University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, Endowed Scholarship Donor
- Donated More than $500,000 Through Firm's Giving (Every) Tuesday Initiative to Deserving Organizations Over the Last 5 Years
- Lexington/Richland Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council
Published Books & Articles
- "Your Guide to South Carolina Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation"
- "Safety First, Justice Always: Your Guide to South Carolina Auto Accident Law"
- "Negligent Supervision: Two Words, Several Meanings"
- "South Carolina Daycares & Your Right as a Parent"
- "Litigating the 'Mild' Traumatic Brain Injury Case"
- "Case Anatomy: $26,000,000 Pool Chemical Burn Injury," Trial Lawyers University
- "Proving Intoxication When Law Enforcement May Have Missed It," Advocacy 360
- "Personal Injury Practice Essentials," South Carolina Bar
- "Lessons Learned from Cases Lots," South Carolina Association for Justice
- "Teaching Jurors the Value of 'Invisible' Injuries," American Association for Justice
- "Traumatic Brain Injury: Layering Evidence & 'Prehabing' Experts," Injured Workers Advocates
- "Injuries to Children: Three Keys to Unlocking Full Justice," South Carolina Association for Justice
- "Working with Experts & Technology in Litigation," South Carolina Bar
- "12 Lessons Leared Over the Last 12+ Years," South Carolina Bar
- "How Good Science + Good Witnesses Make Great TBI Cases," Lexington County Bar
- "Laying the Foundation with Lay Witnesses," Melvin M. Belli Society
- "How Good Science & Great Witnesses Beat Bad Defense Tactics," Arizona Association for Justice
- "An Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury," South Carolina Bar
- "Case Selection, Case Selection, Case Selection...," South Carolina Bar
- "Dram Shop Cases: Making the Bar Pick Up the Tab," Melvin M. Belli Society
- "Auto Insurance Issues: Things to Know & Pitfalls to Avoid," South Carolina Bar
- "5 Keys to Unlocking the Power of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases," South Carolina Association for Justice
- "Laying the Foundation for Trial Success with Lay Witnesses," American Association for Justice
- "Organizing Your Firm for Success," South Carolina Bar
- "Concussions & Consequences," South Carolina Association for Justice
- "Small Firm Management," American Association for Justice
- "Injuries to Minors: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Post-Settlement Issues," South Carolina Bar