As a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina, I’ve spoken to the press on many occasions and I’ve appeared on TV interviews. More often than not, I’m commenting on some case or legal issue, but not about my own clients. Does Pretrial Publicity Threaten the Fairness...
As a lawyer in Charleston, I’ve helped many clients in South Carolina’s Small Claims Court. Having said that, Small Claims Court (also known as Magistrate’s Court) is designed to make it easier for people to handle their legal claims without the expense of hiring an...
I’ve been a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina for over 29 years now. Naturally, I know a lot of them and deal with them every day. Of course, I also deal with many folks who aren’t exactly fond of lawyers. Some of you may like them, many of you may...
So you’ve prepared for court and you’ve got all of your legal ducks in a row. Then the day comes that you find yourself standing before the judge. Justice will be served this day, and your client will be in awe of your legal prowess! But before you open your mouth to...
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...
