PRACTICE AREAS

All of the practice areas this firm handles are listed on the HOME PAGE. Below is a highlight of just some of the areas of practice for this firm. The majority of this firm's practice is in the areas of family court and consumer bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy Law

Many times bad things happen to good people. People often need a "fresh start" financially. Let me help you decide if you need a "fresh start", too, with a free bankruptcy consultation. The most common causes are medical bills, divorce, unforeseen illnesses or injury, and job layoffs.

I can help you stop a foreclosure or a vehicle repossession by filing a Chapter 13 where the past due payments can be paid over the life of the plan.

Sometimes a Chapter 7 is appropriate where the majority of the debt is just credit cards.

Don't let the creditors harrass you and make your life miserable any longer -- get the relief you deserve.

Family Law

Divorce can be a struggle emotionally and financially. You need reliable advice here that will help ease your burden and answer the many questions you have.

Modifiying child custody, child support, visitation or alimony can also be a stressful time. You need to know if you can meet the "substantial change in circumstances" threshhold required to successfully obtain a modification.

Call or email me today to get your consultation sheduled at your earliest convenience if you find yourself with questions about these issues.

Consumer Debtor Law

Just get served with foreclosure papers? Just receive a threatening letter from a creditor?

The South Carolina Consumer Protection Act and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act both impose certain duties on creditors. If a creditor hasn't complied with certain statutory requirements, your case can be dismissed and you may even be entitled to damages if the creditor's behavior is egregious.

You only have thirty (30) days to respond to a summons and complaint, so don't waste time and let the creditor obtain a DEFAULT JUDGMENT against you.

Wills/Estate Planning & Estate Administration

Nobody plans to leave their loved ones behind burdened with the problems that can arise if you don't do the proper estate planning. Nobody plans to burden their family with the issues that can arise when an adult is no longer able to make decisions for himself or herself, either.

Take the time to schedule your appointment today to discuss your estate planning options. Wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and trusts are the options you have for planning ahead for you and your family.

Incorporations/LLCs & Partnerships

Want to start a business and protect your personal assets? Then you need to think about incorporating or forming some other entity most appropriate for your business needs.

You may already have an existing entity, but need to make changes to your current operating documents (bylaws, operation agreement, etc.) to reflect the current needs of your company.

Also - need to incorporate a nonprofit and obtain your 501(c)(3) tax exempt status?

Call or email me today to schedule a meeting to discuss your business or nonprofit needs.

Real Estate Closings / Homeowner Associations

In South Carolina, lawyers are required to prepare the necessary documents associated with real estate closings. With nearly 20 years of experience, I am prepared to handle both residential and commercial closings and/or refinances.

Can't get the homeowners to pay their dues? Your HOA is entitled to file a lien that affects the title to the real property, requiring that it be paid before it can be sold or refinanced. An association can also foreclose on its lien, just like a bank does when someone doesn't pay their mortgage.

Sometimes associations have other issues, such as noncompliance with fences, or parking boats or RVs on the roads or driveways. I can help your association collect its unpaid dues and assist in enforcing other regulations. Contact me to discuss your association's options.

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