The State.com reports
David Aylor, a well-known Charleston attorney, has died, according to his law firm. Aylor was 41. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A cause of death was not immediately available. Multiple media reports said Aylor was found dead at his downtown Charleston home Monday. “David was known for his generous and helpful spirit.
He cared deeply for his employees and clients. He treated us all like family. David’s legacy of grit, hard work, and community focus remains and will continue to guide us,” Lindsay Johnson, a managing attorney at David Aylor Law Offices, said in a statement on the firm’s website.
“We are all heartbroken to no longer work alongside David, but he left the firm with a strong succession plan and a talented team who will continue providing top notch representation and service to the firm’s clients,” Johnson added.
State Rep. Deon Tedder, a Charleston Democrat who works at Aylor’s law firm, said in a statement shared with The State newspaper, “We are saddened to hear about the passing of our colleague and dear friend, David Aylor. He was truly a gem to the community, a great father and a great attorney!”
Aylor, a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, led a 22-person staff at his firm, which has offices in Charleston, North Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Aylor made headlines last year after a dispute surfaced between South Carolina’s U.S. Attorney office and Aylor over the improper disclosure of confidential investigative material.
The matter was resolved last month, with federal authorities dropping their request that Aylor be reprimanded. Aylor publicly acknowledged responsibility after an employee at his firm left confidential material in a secure room at the Charleston County jail.
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