Atty. Cheryl H. Ledbetter
Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC.
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Cheryl H. Ledbetter is a employment attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Gibbs & Holmes PC. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at Washington and Lee University (JD, 1980) and University of Arkansas (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC. A native of Arkansas, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in 1977, where she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority
- Her leadership skills were recognized during her presidency of Mortar Board, and she was honored as the Outstanding Senior Woman
- Furthering her education, Ms. Ledbetter attended Washington & Lee Law School in Virginia, where she became a notable writer and served as the Executive Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review
- Following her graduation in 1980, she began her legal career with Jackson, Kelly, Holt & O'Farrell in Charleston, West Virginia, a firm known for its extensive practice in multiple states and its comprehensive services to business clients
- Since the outset, Ms. Ledbetter has dedicated her practice to labor and employment law, representing employers in various aspects and emphasizing the defense against employment discrimination claims
- Her experience extends to advising companies on employee-related issues, such as discipline and termination, and managing workplace investigations
- Ms. Ledbetter has received recognition from several legal publications, including The Best Lawyers in America, West Virginia Super Lawyers, and Chambers, U.S.A, Guide to Leading Business Lawyers, all highlighting her contributions to Labor and Employment Law
- Practicing law in South Carolina since 2012, she is admitted to the state and federal courts in both South Carolina and West Virginia, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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