Williams & Roche, LLC

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our Superstar Senior Paralegal, April Harmon! April, you bring joy to our firm, our clients, and to the world. Wishing you many blessings on your birthday, with many more to come!

Happy Birthday to Alexandra Hayden! Alex, we are so happy you are a part of our team, and we wish you many, many more years of life. Enjoy your special day!

Williams & Roche Welcomes Jamie Davidson, Esq. to the firm!

Jamie Davidson has represented injured workers and plaintiffs for nearly his entire legal career. He began his career as a judicial clerk for The Honorable J. Ernest Kinard, Jr. in Camden, South Carolina. Prior to joining Williams & Roche, Jamie was a partner at a firm where his practice was devoted to helping workers’ compensation claimants and plaintiffs in personal injury cases in South Carolina.

In 2013, Jamie earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a merit scholar and earned a CALI Award for the Comparative Employment Law Seminar. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2010, receiving a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Sociology. There, Jamie was a member of national honors societies, Alpha Kappa Delta and Alpha Phi Sigma.

Originally from Virginia, Jamie moved to South Carolina to attend USC. Today, Jamie lives in Lexington with his wife, Carrie, and their two wonderful children. He is a member of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Education Association as well as the Richland County and Lexington County Bar Associations. In his time away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and attending sporting events.

Meet the team!

Lori has worked in the legal field for 25 years. Not only does she have vast experience, but she also has excellent communication skills and serves our clients with efficiency and compassion.
Lori and her husband have three children, four grandchildren, and a toy Maltipoo named Lily.

If you ever need anything from Lori, please email her at [email protected] or 803-333-9030.

Williams and Roche are proud to support the Heathwood Hall South Beltline Summer League! Heathwood Hall Highlander Athletics Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Williams and Roche are excited to congratulate and welcome back paralegal, April Harmon from maternity leave.

Thank you Columbia Fireflies for letting Williams and Roche come out last night to have some fun and to watch a good ball game ⚾️

Williams & Roche, LLC. is pleased to announce that Derrick L. Williams has been elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to serve on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 2nd Congressional District. Derrick’s term will expire on June 30, 2026.

“I am extremely humbled and grateful for this opportunity to serve my alma mater,” said Derrick Williams. “I owe a lot to CofC for the education I obtained there, and I am excited to start the work and will do my best to help the College reach its potential. I appreciate the confidence the General Assembly has placed in me by electing me to this important role.”
His law partner, Andrea C. Roche, notes the following: “Derrick will be an excellent addition to the Board of Trustees. I know Derrick considers it an honor to serve, and he has the integrity, wisdom, and industriousness to be a benefit both to the Board and to the College of Charleston as a whole.”
Former Commissioner Derrick L. Williams is one of the youngest-ever to be appointed to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. He was appointed in March 2007, and he served until January 31, 2013, when he decided to return to private practice. He is responsible for spear-heading the effort to make mediation of workers’ compensation available for complex injury by accident cases in South Carolina.
Prior to joining the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, he was an associate at a national law firm based in South Carolina. He practiced in the areas of business litigation, franchise and distribution litigation, and labor and employment.
As a founding partner with Williams & Roche, Derrick’s practice is devoted to representing injured workers and serving as a mediator for all civil litigation matters. Derrick is a member of the National Academy Distinguished Neutrals.
Derrick earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2002, where he was a member of the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in the Honors Program at the College of Charleston in 1999. He ran Cross Country and Track for the College of Charleston, and he was the team captain of both his senior season.
Born in Florence, South Carolina, he and his family moved later to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from Dreher High School. He is the Past President of the Riverbanks Zoo Society Board. He is the first black President of the College of Charleston Alumni Association (now the Immediate Past President) and also serves on the College of Charleston Honors College Advisory Board and the College of Charleston English Department Alumni Advisory Board. He has previously been a member in the American Bar Association, where he was involved in the T.I.P.S. Workers’ Compensation Section. He is a member of the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court. Derrick also previously served on the South Carolina Board of Law Examiners. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Richland County Bar Association, where he is President-Elect. He also serves on the Central Carolina Community Foundation Board, where he is the Secretary/Treasurer. He was named in the 2024 Edition of the Best Lawyers rankings as “Lawyer of the Year" for his work in Claimants Workers' Compensation Law.

We had a great time celebrating Andrea’s birthday today! Sending her lots of love and birthday wishes on this special day!

Feeling the love in the office today! Happy Valentine's Day from our team to yours! ❤️🩷

Happy National Pizza Day from Williams and Roche! What is your favorite kind of pizza?

On National Spouse Day we celebrate the incredible partners that stand alongside our dedicated attorneys, providing love, support, and strength. Happy National Spouse Day!

Workplace injuries? Know your rights and protect your future. Our team is here to guide you.

Our new office is really starting to come together!

Meet the Team!

Peyton is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her bachelor's degree in public health with a minor in Political Science. While in college, she had the honor of serving as Co-President of The National Black Pre-law Students Association. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds relaxation in going to the movies, traveling, and playing board games with her family.

If you ever need anything from Peyton, please email her at [email protected] or 803-333-9030.

Meet the Team!

After a career in the lending and mortgage industry, Lisa Roche joined Williams & Roche as a legal assistant. She excels at interacting with clients and is a valuable member of the team.

She and her husband love Lake Murray, Murrells Inlet, and spending time with their children.

If you ever need anything from Lisa, please email her at [email protected] or 803-333-9030.

Meet the Team!

Alexandra is a criminal justice major who is anticipating on graduating in May. She has been in the legal field for two years. She loves to play tennis, cook, watch movies, travel, and following Gamecock football.

If you ever need anything from Alex, please email her at [email protected] or 803-810-1332.

Meet the team!

April Harmon has been in the legal field for 15 years. She is a highly experienced paralegal with superior communication skills. She is a valued team member at Williams & Roche. April received her paralegal certificate at Spartanburg Methodist College.

She and her husband, Brian, have two children and live in Lexington. She loves to read, garden, and spend time with her boys.

If you ever need anything from April, you can contact her at [email protected] or 803-769-7918.

Meet the Team!

Andrea C. Roche is a founding partner of Williams & Roche. She is a former member of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, serving from 2006 until 2014. She was named Chairman of the Commission by Governor Sanford and served in that role from 2008-2010. Before serving on the Commission, Andrea was a partner at an insurance defense firm where her practice consisted primarily of defending employers and insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims.

Andrea is a graduate of the Yale Law School, widely considered the top law school in the country, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following graduation from Yale, she clerked for the Honorable Robert F. Chapman on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Andrea also clerked for the Honorable Carol Connor of the South Carolina Court of Appeals and served as a staff attorney for the Court.


She is Past President and past Board Member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. She has spoken at numerous conferences on Workers’ Compensation issues. She taught Legal Writing at USC School of Law and various courses in the Legal Studies Department of South University.

Andrea is a member of the Basilica of St. Peter in Columbia. She is President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Peter’s Conference and teaches in the RCIA program. She is a former Board Member of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina and Katrina’s Kids. She and her husband enjoy following college sports.

Meet the Team!

Former Commissioner Derrick L. Williams is one of the youngest-ever to be appointed to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. He was appointed in March 2007, and he served until January 31, 2013, when he decided to return to private practice. He is responsible for spear-heading the effort to make mediation of workers’ compensation available for complex injury by accident cases in South Carolina.

Prior to joining the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, he was an associate at a national law firm based in South Carolina. He practiced in the areas of business litigation, franchise and distribution litigation, and labor and employment. He began his legal career at a mid-size insurance defense firm, where his litigation background included defending workers’ compensation claims for insurance companies, and insurance defense litigation. As a founding partner with Williams & Roche, Derrick’s practice is devoted to representing injured workers and serving as a mediator for all civil litigation matters. Derrick is a member of the National Academy Distinguished Neutrals.

Derrick earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2002, where he was a member of the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in the Honors Program at the College of Charleston in 1999. He ran Cross Country and Track for the College of Charleston, and he was the team captain of both his senior season.

Born in Florence, South Carolina he and his family moved later to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from Dreher High School. He is the Past President of the Riverbanks Zoo Society Board. He is the first black President of the College of Charleston Alumni Association (now the Immediate Past President) and also serves on the College of Charleston Honors College Advisory Board and the College of Charleston English Department Alumni Advisory Board. He has previously been a member in the American Bar Association, where he was involved in the T.I.P.S. Workers’ Compensation Section. He is a member of the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court. Derrick also previously served on the South Carolina Board of Law Examiners. He also serves on the Executive Committee for the Richland County Bar Association.

Derrick Williams and Andrea Roche, both former Workers' Compensation Commissioners, have formed Williams & Roche, LLC.-- a statewide workers' compensation and personal injury practice. Check us out! www.williamsandroche.com (803)333-9030.