Atty. Christopher John Near

Atty. Christopher John Near

Christopher John Near is a lawyer practicing affirmative action, employment law, appeals and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Columbia Columbia 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Christopher John Near at a glance

Christopher John Near is an Of Counsel based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2003), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2008). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 2000). Active member of South Carolina Bar Richland County Bar Association Lexington County Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher John Near is a lawyer practicing affirmative action, employment law, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Christopher practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Near's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Near handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher John Near

Where is Christopher John Near's law office located?
Christopher John Near's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Near handle?
Christopher John Near focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Christopher John Near practiced law?
Christopher John Near has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Christopher John Near go to law school?
Christopher John Near earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Christopher John Near for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 2003
B.S.
University of South Carolina
- 2000

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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