For over three decades, the Savage Law Firm has taken on some of the most complex, high-profile legal cases in the Lowcountry. Founded by Andrew J. Savage III, whose decades of hard work and courtroom experience established the firm’s prestigious reputation. As managing partner, Joseph Cannarella, along with the firm’s experienced legal support staff, ensures that the firm’s prestigious reputation and tradition of excellence is on display in every case.

The firm has a strong history of excelling at representing clients charged with both major and minor crimes and deftly pursuing personal injury and wrongful death claims. A history that has been built by our firm’s unique ability to deploy high-powered legal teams in every case with the utilization of an extensive network of resources — including firms and individuals with professional experience in investigations, finance, engineering, technology, and health care.

When people come to our firm, they are often facing the biggest crisis of their lives. In every case, our firm focuses on the problems and the people involved through an integrated approach by remedying underlying mitigating factors while also working toward solving the legal issues.

Cheryl L. Savage

Cheryl is the wife of Andy Savage and a native Charlestonian. She attended Converse College and has been with Savage Law Firm since 1986. Before her recent retirement, Cheryl was responsible for in-court litigation support, the firm’s case management system, and all financial transactions and accounts. While Cheryl’s daily focus has realigned to spending more time with family, she remains part of our firm family and serves as an advisor to daily operations when needed.

Casi G. Cannarella

Casi is the wife of Joseph Cannarella. Casi graduated Ashley Hall and the University of South Carolina. She spent ten years as an educator before she and Joseph welcomed two children. Casi now manages the firm's accounting and bookkeeping.

Heather Hill

Heather is Andy Savage’s long time paralegal. Heather was raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina and graduated the College of Charleston. She has worked in the Charleston legal community since 1986 and first began her tenure with Savage Law Firm in February 1988. After decades of hard work, Heather has moved into a part-time role with the firm so that she can enjoy spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Maggie Mae Jarrard

Maggie was raised in Blythewood, South Carolina, and attended Charleston Southern University where she received her Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Upon graduating college and prior to joining the Savage Law Firm in August of 2025, Maggie obtained her paralegal degree from the University of South Carolina and gained several years of legal experience. Maggie works as a paralegal on criminal and personal injury cases with our firm, while also serving as in-court litigation support to V. Joseph Cannarella. Maggie’s education, experience, professionalism, and positive energy make her a valuable part of our legal team.

Ashley Moreno

Ashley was raised in Hollywood, South Carolina and is a graduate of Baptist Hill High School. Upon graduating high school, Ashley began her professional career in the legal field. Since joining the Savage Law Firm during the Summer of 2024, Ashley has quickly become an integral and versatile component of our legal team and firm’s daily operations. Ashley has the unique capability of operating our busy front office and serving as our primary intake specialist, while also ensuring the firms daily operations are carried out efficiently and professionally. The firm is grateful for Ashley’s positive energy, strong work ethic, and commitment to its tradition of excellence.

Molly Madison Epps

Molly was raised in Anderson, South Carolina where her father currently practices law. In 2016, Molly moved to the Charleston area to attend the College of Charleston. Molly attended the College of Charleston and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2020. Molly joined the Savage Law Firm in August of 2026 as a legal assistant on criminal and personal injury cases. Molly’s familial background in law and her English degree bring invaluable support to the firm whether it be document drafting and proof reading, file organization, or client communication. The Savage Law Firm is lucky to have Molly on its team.

Laura N. Shaffer

Laura was raised in Summerville, South Carolina. She graduated from Stratford High School and attended Liberty University. She has worked in the Charleston legal community since 2006. Laura has worked as a paralegal on criminal cases with Savage Law Firm since February 2013.

Danita Kinlow

Danita was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Miller-Motte Technical College, and she has extensive experience in Criminal Justice. She started with the Savage Law Firm in 2016.