Atty. Allen D. Smith
Allen D. Smith is a lawyer practicing education law, construction law, labor and employment and 1 other area of law.
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Allen D. Smith is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Childs & Halligan, P.A.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1990), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1990) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allen D. Smith is a lawyer practicing education law, construction law, labor and employment and 1 other area of law
- Allen received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Allen practices at Childs & Halligan, P.A. in Columbia, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allen D. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Allen D. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Allen D. Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Allen D. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Allen D. Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Columbia 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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