Our trial lawyers at Futeral & Nelson are regularly involved in both circuit court (civil court) and family court lawsuits. In nearly every case, it is important to make sure we have the evidence necessary to prove or defend our case in the event it doesn’t settle...
In a recent family court case I was involved in, a lawyer who has practiced law for 3 years and who has filed only 4 family court cases in Charleston asked the court to award $300 per hour for legal fees. To put this lawyer’s hourly rate into perspective, many family...
I have an expression – “Good lawyers don’t just try cases; they try to resolve them.” Why do I mean by that? I mean that good try to find a resolution that minimizes their client’s attorney fees, reduces their client’s exposure in court, and resolves their...
This broadcast of Legally Speaking features copyright law that effects bloggers and social media users. Guests included intellectual property lawyers Kevin Grierson from Virginia and Michael Blake from Connecticut. Topics covered were the basics of copyright law, the...
Part of what we do as Charleston divorce lawyers are file and serve lawsuits. This article explains the process for beginning a lawsuit and what to do if you are served with a Summons and Complaint in South Carolina. Serving the Lawsuit in South Carolina? Most civil...
As attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we write many articles about the law concerning personal injury claims, criminal defense, family court, and so many other legal topics. However, it occurs to us that sometimes we may overlook the “basics.” One of these...
