Blake McKie

As the first person in his family to become an attorney, Blake is grateful for the opportunity to practice law and is passionate about advocating for his clients at all levels of the South Carolina legal system, including arguing before the South Carolina Supreme Court.

At Duffy & Young, Blake focuses his practice in the areas of construction law and litigation, business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and personal injury. In his construction practice, Blake has represented and litigated on behalf of developers, private equity groups, general contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners in contract disputes, construct defect claims, termite damage litigation, and a variety of other issues. Blake has also advised construction companies, real estate firms, and individuals on a variety of corporate issues and concerns. In his business and commercial litigation practice, Blake has litigated partnership disputes, insurance coverage determinations, and countless other disputes. His personal injury practice has covered a myriad of areas, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, nursing home abuse, animal liability, and other torts.

Blake has been recognized for his client advocacy by Super Lawyers (Selected to Rising Stars) in General Litigation as well as by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation.

Prior to joining Duffy & Young, Blake worked for a national insurance defense firm. Blake received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Furman University and his J.D., from the University of South Carolina. Blake is actively involved in his community having volunteered his time with the First Tee of Greater Charleston, Habitat for Humanity, local school committees, his church, and other civic groups. Blake lives in West Ashley with his wife and two daughters.