Carter, Smith, Merriam, Rogers & Traxler began as a general practice firm in 1952, but in the past 50 years the firm has evolved into a litigation firm.

Its civil litigation practices focuses on complex commercial and business litigation, medical malpractice, and substantial personal injury cases. The firm also has an extensive family law practice with an emphasis on complex domestic relations cases and contested child custody cases. The firm also handles criminal defense cases in State and Federal Court.

The firm's most senior partner, Rex Carter, is a retired Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives and engages predominantly in legislative affairs and appearances before state regulatory agencies.

Jeff Merriam handles the firm's criminal defense litigation, as well as general litigation and family law.

Tom Traxler focuses primarily on commercial litigation, computer litigation and family law and has written various software programs used by the South Carolina Family Court judges and lawyers. Mediation also constitutes a significant portion of Mr. Traxler's work.

Brook Fowler has involved himself in the firm's medical malpractice and personal injury cases, as well as other general litigation cases.

Katherine Tiffany's practice revolves primarily around family law and probate law and litigation.

David Rogers is focused on commercial and banking law and litigation.

Jeff Smith historically emphasized medical malpractice and large personal injury claims but has recently become "of counsel" to the firm.

Carter, Smith, Merriam, Rogers & Traxler prides itself not only on its skill in the preparation and actual trial of cases, but also on its reputation for integrity, collegiality, civility, and genuine compassion and dedication for those that it represents.