Atty. Darra W. Cothran

Atty. Darra W. Cothran

Darra W. Cothran is a lawyer practicing banking, business law, legislative practice and 4 other areas of law.

Lexington Lexington 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (854) 258-5938 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Darra W. Cothran at a glance

Darra W. Cothran is a Member based in Lexington, South Carolina, practicing at Woodward Cothran & Herndon. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, foreclosure, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1973). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1973) and Clemson University (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American. Serands clients in Lexington, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Darra W. Cothran is a lawyer practicing banking, business law, legislative practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Darra received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Darra practices at Woodward Cothran & Herndon in Lexington, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Darra W. Cothran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darra W. Cothran handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Darra W. Cothran is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Foreclosure Defense

Darra W. Cothran is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Darra W. Cothran is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Darra W. Cothran is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Lexington 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 Darra W. Cothran

Where is Darra W. Cothran's law office located?
Darra W. Cothran's law practice is located in Lexington, South Carolina. The firm is Woodward Cothran & Herndon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darra W. Cothran handle?
Darra W. Cothran focuses on business, real estate, foreclosure, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Darra W. Cothran practiced law?
Darra W. Cothran has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Darra W. Cothran go to law school?
Darra W. Cothran earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Darra W. Cothran for a consultation?
You can contact Darra W. Cothran directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Darra W. Cothran received?
Darra W. Cothran's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1973
B.S.
Clemson University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1973

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