Josh Whitley is an experienced trial lawyer with a substantial alternative dispute resolution practice, having successfully mediated or arbitrated hundreds of matters to final resolution. His ADR work is concentrated in complex healthcare disputes—including nursing home and medical malpractice cases—as well as general liability, governmental litigation, and employment matters. He is known for a pragmatic, client-oriented approach that facilitates efficient and durable resolutions in high-stakes cases.

Mr. Whitley clerked for the Honorable Dennis W. Shedd of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He has been deeply engaged in public and civic service, having served three terms on Berkeley County Council representing Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and Hanahan. During his tenure, he served for many years as Chairman of the Finance and Economic Development Committee. He is currently a trustee of Wofford College and previously served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance.

• William & Mary, J.D., 2008
  • Order of the Coif
  • Order of the Barrister
• Wofford College, B.A., 2005
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Summa Cum Laude

• The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Class of 2026
• International Society of Barristers, Class of 2026
• Wofford College Board of Trustees, Member: 2017 - present
• United States Judicial Conference for the Fourth Circuit, Permanent Member: 2016 - present
• United States Judicial Conference for the Fourth Circuit Planning Committee for 2018
• Conference, Member (Attorney Representative): 2017-2018
• Berkeley County Councilman (Daniel Island, Hanahan, Goose Creek): 2015 - present
• Berkeley County Council Vice Chairman: 2019-2020
• Berkeley County Council Finance Committee Chairman: 2017 - present
• Berkeley County Council Human Resources & Purchasing Committee Chairman: 2015 - 2016
• Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre, Trustee and Past President: 2010-2016
• Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board of Directors, Member: 2016- present
• Charleston Regional Development Alliance Executive Committee, 2019-present
• Wofford College Terrier Club Board of Directors, Member: 2008-2010
• Wofford College National Alumni Executive Council, Member: 2011-2013
• Mevers Charleston School of Excellence Board of Trustees, Member: 2016- 2018
• Berkeley County Republican Party, Member, Past Chairman
• South Carolina Republican Party, Past Member of the State Executive Committee

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*Available mornings for telephonic pre-suit mediations and conferences. These bookings are not reflected on the calendar. Please email Tara at tfarley@smythwhitley.com for availability.