DeShawn Mitchell focuses his practice on complex litigation involving automotive product liability and toxic tort matters to include asbestos litigation. He is experienced with managing cases from inception to completion. DeShawn has first-chaired two jury trials to verdict and has also conducted several state court bench trials.
Researching legal issues is key to DeShawn's success representing his clients. DeShawn has drafted pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and memorandums of law. He regularly takes depositions, attends hearings, mediations, and trials. As a former Assistant Attorney General in the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General, DeShawn represented the State in post-conviction relief litigation. Additionally, he handled appellate matters on behalf of the State to the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
In his free time, DeShawn can be found spending time with friends and family. He enjoys watching movies and traveling. BAR ADMISSIONS South Carolina, 2014 COURT ADMISSIONS U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina EDUCATION Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2012 Intra-School Moot Court Competition: Finalist – Top 10 Advocate Thomas M. Cooley First Year Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition: Overall Winner, Top 10 Advocate Moot Court Board Dean’s List University of South Carolina, B.A., 2009 Major: Political Science PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS South Carolina Bar Association —Young Lawyers Division DISTINCTIONS The National Black Lawyers Association —Top 40 Under 40 (South Carolina), 2023 South Carolina Bar —Leadership Academy, 2022
