Atty. Ashley Pennington
A deeply experienced trial attorney, Ashley Pennington brings to Burnette Shutt & McDaniel a commitment to protecting the rights of others and a determination to see systemic reform. His practice focuses on civil rights law, such as federal Section 1983 Civil Rights lawsuits and South Carolina Tort Claims that allow victims of government wrongdoing to recover damages.
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About Ashley Pennington at a glance
Ashley Pennington is a Special Counsel based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois & District of South Carolina U.S. (1980). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 1980) and College of Charleston (BA, 1977). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A deeply experienced trial attorney, Ashley Pennington brings to Burnette Shutt & McDaniel a commitment to protecting the rights of others and a determination to see systemic reform
- His practice focuses on civil rights law, such as federal Section 1983 Civil Rights lawsuits and South Carolina Tort Claims that allow victims of government wrongdoing to recover damages
- These actions include personal injury lawsuits and cases involving excessive force by law enforcement and police-involved shootings
- Ashley is intensely interested in jail and prison reform throughout the state
- He also is committed to improving mental health services for those accused of crimes as well as for incarcerated individuals
- Much of his motivation stems from a desire to solve problems he saw during his long career as a defense attorney
- He long has been devoted to providing the rehabilitative assistance clients need to avoid the revolving door leading back to prison
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Ashley Pennington's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ashley Pennington handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ashley Pennington is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ashley Pennington is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ashley Pennington is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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