Atty. Daniel A. Speights
Daniel A. Speights is a lawyer practicing products liability, asbestos property damage, environmental law and 3 other areas of law.
Asbestos Property Damage & More Attorney · Serving Beaufort, SC · 53+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A. Speights at a Glance
Daniel A. Speights is a Partner based in Beaufort, South Carolina, practicing at Speights & Runyan. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1973), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eig (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1973) and Clemson University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar Hampton County Bar Association South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Beaufort, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A. Speights
- Daniel A. Speights is a lawyer practicing products liability, asbestos property damage, environmental law and 3 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Daniel practices at Speights & Runyan in Beaufort, SC
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Daniel A. Speights's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Speights handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beaufort.
Personal Injury in Beaufort
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.
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Real Estate Law in Beaufort
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Daniel A. Speights is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Class Action in Beaufort
Daniel A. Speights is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in South Carolina →
Product Liability in Beaufort
Daniel A. Speights is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Beaufort
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Beaufort
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 Beaufort 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 venue, 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.
Beaufort Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beaufort-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Beaufort Choose Daniel A. Speights
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A. Speights's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A. Speights brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eig, and U.S. Supreme Court, Daniel A. Speights can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and class action, Daniel A. Speights can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beaufort
A Beaufort-based practice means Daniel A. Speights attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel A. Speights Handles in Beaufort
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