Jonny D. McCoy, Esq.

Jonny D. McCoy, Esq., is a partner of Axelrod & Associates and a criminal defense, personal injury, civil rights and workers compensation attorney that has been in practice since 2008. In October of 2009, Mr. McCoy experienced an event that set the trajectory for his career in fighting for victims’ rights. One ill-fated night in Columbia, Mr. McCoy was falsely arrested and while unlawfully incarcerated, witnessed another inmate lose his life by suicide. As fate would have it for Mr. McCoy, his wrongful arrest was captured by hidden surveillance video cameras that not only proved his innocence, but also that the officers lied on official reports relating to this wrongful arrest. He won his lawsuit against his wrongdoers and used the funds from his settlement to open the Law Office of Jonny D. McCoy in 2013 where he focused on fighting for the rights of the falsely accused and injured.

Mr. McCoy’s undeniable passion for justice has propelled him into the limelight while representing high-profile clients. Over the course of his career, he has represented a defendant involved in the infamous Alex Murdaugh Murder saga, professional athletes, reality and television stars, public officials, and major corporations. Mr. McCoy and his cases have been featured on major networks such as Netflix, Hulu, the Today Show, Dateline, 48 Hours and Good Morning America as well as in the New York Times and in the Washington Post. Mr. McCoy has also served as a legal commentator for ABC, NBC and CBS news.

In addition to his extensive trial experience, Mr. McCoy has settled injury cases for millions of dollars, including an $11,250,000 single plaintiff settlement for the civil rights violations of a man shot over 28 times during an unlawful search and seizure. Mr. McCoy is a trial attorney at heart and he has tried multiple cases to verdict ranging from DUIs to Murder and takes immense pride in his reputation as a trial attorney.

In 2025, Mr. McCoy merged his law practice with Axelrod & Associates P.A.; joining a reputable practice deeply connected with the Myrtle Beach community including a multifaceted team consisting of skilled attorneys with over a combined 100 years of legal experience.

Mr. McCoy is a South Carolina native, with deep roots to Myrtle Beach. He attended Myrtle Beach High School where he was a standout athlete. He graduated from the University of South Carolina’s renowned Darla Moore School of Business and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2008. He is married to his wife Cia, a Brazilian immigrant, and enjoys spending time on the river, with their dog Pirulito and watching the Gamecocks.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense
• Personal Injury
• Civil Rights

Bar Admissions

• South Carolina, 2008

Education

• University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
  • Juris Doctor – 2008
• University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia SC
  • Bachelor of Science – 2005
  • Major: Marketing
  • Honors: President of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Senator, Dean’s List, Philanthropy Chair, IFC

Professional Associations and Memberships

• South Carolina Bar Association
• Horry County Bar Association

Community Activities

• Keynote Speaker – Mental Health & Addiction
• Kicks & Ties Gala – Lead Sponsor
• Horry County Citizens Crisis Response Non Profit – Founder
• WhiteFlag Mental Health Peer Support App – Founder & CEO
• Backpack Buddies
• City of Myrtle Beach Mental Health Awareness Proclamation Recipient
• Doug Shaw Memorial – Lead Sponsor
• The Cut that Counts – Board of Directors
• Hope House – Board of Directors
• Boys & Girls Club – At Risk Youth Mentor