OUR TEAM & OUR VALUES

Philip P. Cristaldi, III (“Phil”) is a partner at Ross & Cristaldi, LLC where he concentrates his practice on insurance defense, construction defect, products liability, premises liability, personal injury and general civil litigation.

Phil has been selected for the South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list two years running. Additionally, Phil has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite”, and recognized as one of the Top 50 lawyers in South Carolina by the Top 50 Lawyers in America list.

Phil frequently defends general contractors and subcontractors against multi-million dollar construction defect claims, including class-action litigation, multi-family projects, single-family residences, commercial projects, site work claims, and a variety of other types of construction-related project disputes. In addition to contractors, Phil represents a variety of developers and suppliers in lawsuits involving any number of construction-related disputes. Outside of the litigation realm, Phil offers non-litigation support for his clients providing advice related to industry issues and payment disputes, as well analyzing and drafting contracts in an effort to prevent disputes and provide protection in the future.

Phil is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a summa cum laude graduate of the Charleston School of Law where he graduated at the top of his class. While in law school, Phil served as the Student Works Editor for the Federal Courts Law Review and received CALI awards for the highest grade in his class in Civil Procedure I, Legal Research and Writing II, Criminal Procedure, Secured Transactions, Land Use Planning, and Insurance Law.

Outside of the office, he is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, cycling, surfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife, Kelly, son, and dog.

Scott Winograd is a senior associate at Ross & Cristaldi. His practice is focused on construction defect, insurance defense, real estate disputes, and personal injury.

Prior to joining the firm, Scott handled a variety of cases at a Charleston-area law firm relating to construction defects, mechanic’s liens, real estate disputes, personal injury, HOA and community association law, business formation, advice and disputes, as well as contract formation, review and litigation.

Scott brings to the firm and its clients his knowledge and experience gained through a variety of educational and professional experiences over his career that has included working for law firms, companies, non-profit organizations, as well as state and local governments.

Scott graduated from Miami University and the Ohio Northern Pettit College of Law. He has also received master’s degrees from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and the College of Forestry at Oregon State University.

He is admitted to practice in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio as well as the United States District Court of South Carolina, the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of North Carolina, and the Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of the Charleston County Bar Association.

Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball and softball as well as reading and spending time with his wife, Emily, and their two kids.

Emily Sheets is a senior associate at Ross & Cristaldi. Her practice is focused on construction defects, insurance defense, and business matters. Before joining the firm, Emily has handled various litigation cases related to construction litigation, HOA and community association law, business disputes, and personal injury.  Emily also has experience assisting businesses with contract formation, risk management, and disputes. Emily brings to the firm and its clients her knowledge and experience gained through various educational and professional experiences over her career, including working for law firms and corporations.

Emily has a undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in South Carolina and the United States District Courts of South Carolina.  Emily is a member of the Charleston County Bar Association and the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).

Outside of the office, she enjoys cooking, caddying, and spending time with her husband Brian, their two human kids, and her fur kid, Callie.

Danielle Wilson is an associate at Ross & Cristaldi and graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Management. Afterward she pursued her law degree at the Charleston School of Law.

While in law school, Danielle was the Vice President of the Student Bar Association, and the Outreach Coordinator for the Transactional Law Team.

Outside of the office, Danielle enjoys attending all types of sporting events, primarily football (Go Chiefs!), watching live music, cooking, reading, and being outside with her dog, Remi.

Emerald Brown

Legal Assistant