William B. "Bret" Salley, Jr. practices in the areas of workers' compensation (on the job injuries), personal injury and criminal defense. Mr. Salley has been serving the rights of injured people and their families for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Charleston in 1986 and his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1990.
Mr. Salley has served as President for Injured Workers' Advocates, a group of SC lawyers who represent clients injured at work. He has also served as Treasurer and Board Member for the SC Workers' Compensation Education Association. Mr. Salley is heavily involved in workers' compensation issues and is frequently asked to speak on workers' comp related topics. Mr. Salley is a former Assistant Solicitor for the 5th Judicial Circuit, former Special Federal Prosecutor and former Law Clerk for the Honorable Edward B. Cottingham. Mr. Salley is admitted to practice in South Carolina State and Federal Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
Bret grew up in Columbia and he and his wife, Nancy, have two boys (Brandon 26 and William 24) and a dog. Bret enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, reading and working out. He also enjoys most sporting events including football, baseball, basketball and tennis. He has served as an Elder, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He has also served as a mentor to at risk youth and as a volunteer youth baseball and basketball coach. Bret has a passion for helping people.