Law Firm in Aiken, South Carolina
Meet Our Staff!
Patty Clarke
Patty Clarke was born in Chicago, Illinois, but has lived in the Aiken/Edgefield areas for over 50 years. She over 30 years of legal experience, having been with Maxwell Law Firm since its inception in 1992, as a Litigation Paralegal. She and her husband, Randy, have been married for 49 years and have two children, Randolph Vincent and Ashley Lynn. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandchildren, Layla Rose, Aiden Randolph, and Jackson Connor. She was a member of the Aiken County Legal Professionals Association for several years and is an active member of Cedar Creek Church where she teaches 3 year olds in Kidz Creek Sunday School.
Judy Hicks
Judy Hicks, our North Augusta Receptionist, is a native of Aiken County. Judy has worked in the North Augusta Office since July 2016. She previously worked at the Savannah River Site and retired after over 30 years of federal service. She is an active member of Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville where she volunteers in various ministries. Judy has two daughters and four grandchildren.
Erika Kulig
Erika Kulig received her Associates of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies in 2013 at Augusta Technical College. She joined the Maxwell Law Firm in 2021 and serves as a litigation and workers' compensation paralegal in our Aiken Office. She is married to Mitchell and has two Labrador Retrievers.
Madeline Lawrence
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Madeline Lawrence moved to Aiken with her parents at the age of eight and considers herself a local. Prior to joining Maxwell Law Firm in 2022, Madeline gained experience working in probate administration and probate litigation at a firm in Lexington, South Carolina. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of South Carolina Aiken with a dual degree in English and Education. She received her paralegal certification from the University of South Carolina. Madeline lives in Aiken with her husband Ryan and daughters, Lillian and Elodie.
Katherine Hollingsworth
Katherine Hollingsworth is a native of Aiken, South Carolina. She graduated magna cum lade from the University of South Carolina Aiken with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Katherine joined the Maxwell Law Firm in February 2024 and serves as a personal injury and litigation paralegal in our Aiken Office.
Kayla Martin
Kayla Martin, our Aiken Receptionist, is a native of Williston, South Carolina. Kayla started with our Aiken Office in March 2024. She previously worked in various healthcare roles and at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher. While not at work Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and going to the beach as often.
Lisa Izlar
Lisa Izlar is a paralegal in our North Augusta office. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and an Associates in Paralegal Studies. Lisa lives in North Augusta with her husband, their two sons and several pets. During her time off, she enjoys walking/biking on the Greenway and going to the lake and church with her family.
