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About Allen C. Pate at a glance
Allen C. Pate is a family law and litigation attorney based in Edisto Island, South Carolina. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1970), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Edisto Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Allen C. Pate is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials, family law
- Allen received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1962, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Allen practices in Edisto Island, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allen C. Pate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Allen C. Pate is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Allen C. Pate is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
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 Edisto Island 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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