Atty. Patrick Michael Duffy

Atty. Patrick Michael Duffy

Hon. Patrick Michael Duffy is a lawyer practicing litigation.

Charleston Charleston 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Michael Duffy at a glance

Patrick Michael Duffy is a Sr. U.S. Dist. J. based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1968), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1968), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1968) and The Citadel (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Patrick Michael Duffy is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Patrick Michael received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Patrick Michael practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Michael Duffy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Michael Duffy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Patrick Michael Duffy's law office located?
Patrick Michael Duffy's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Michael Duffy handle?
Patrick Michael Duffy focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Patrick Michael Duffy practiced law?
Patrick Michael Duffy has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Patrick Michael Duffy go to law school?
Patrick Michael Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1968
B.A.
The Citadel
- 1965

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1978

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