CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – David Aylor, a well-known Lowcountry attorney, has died, according to the Charleston County Coroner.
A law enforcement official close to the investigation told News 2 that Aylor, 41, was found dead at his downtown Charleston home on Monday. Foul play is not suspected at this point, according to the source.
The coroner said that as of Monday evening, the cause and manner of death are pending. The Charleston Police Department is investigating.
News 2 is working to learn more information about Aylor’s death.
The high-profile attorney has practiced law in South Carolina – specifically the Lowcountry and Grand Strand – since 2007.
According to the website for his legal practice, Aylor once served as assistant solicitor in the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office for Charleston County and has acted as prosecutor for the City of Hanahan.
Aylor earned a degree in political science from the College of Charleston in 2002 and later graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2006.
Following his death, his law firm released a statement saying in part “David, we miss you, we love you, and we will continue to make you proud.”
The statement said that Aylor “left the firm with a strong succession plan and a talented team who will continue providing top notch representation and service to the firm’s clients.”