Atty. Chris Paton
Mr. Chris Paton is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, child custody and 2 other areas of law.
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About Chris Paton at a glance
Chris Paton is a Member based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Chris Paton, LLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2007). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and New York University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar Association Charleston County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Chris Paton is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, child custody and 2 other areas of law
- Chris received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Chris practices at Chris Paton, LLC in Charleston, SC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Chris Paton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
Chris Paton is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Chris Paton 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.
Chris Paton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Chris Paton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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