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Atty. David E. Wells

Atty. David E. Wells

Family law attorney David Wells may have been born in Atlanta, Georgia, but the Wells family is firmly rooted in the great Palmetto state. David makes his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Conway Conway 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (854) 233-3013

Profile Summary

About David E. Wells at a glance

David E. Wells is a Member based in Conway, South Carolina, practforg at Coastal Law, LLC. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2007). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2006). Serands clients in Conway, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Family law attorney David Wells may have been born in Atlanta, Georgia, but the Wells family is firmly rooted in the great Palmetto state
  • David makes his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • After attending Camden Military Academy (Camden, SC), and Lyman Ward Military Academy (Camp Hill, AL), David attended Valdosta State University where he studied philosophy, applied ethics, and criminal justice
  • David’s life-long dream was to become an attorney
  • He attended and graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (Michigan)
  • During this time, David interned for the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Horry County, South Carolina
  • Upon being admitted to the South Carolina bar, David worked with Coastal Law Firm, LLC, before launching Wells Law Firm, P.C
  • Throughout his legal career, David has worked primarily in family law, handling a full range of cases including divorce, custody, child support, visitation, asset allocation, alimony disputes, adoptions, paternity, name change, and the like
  • In addition, David has handled a number of relocation cases
  • David is also a graduate of the Houston Family Law Trial Institute conducted yearly at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, by some of the country’s top marital litigation experts
  • David has successfully completed the South Carolina Circuit and Family Court Arbitrator Certification Training, the South Carolina Family Court Mediation Certification Training, and the South Carolina Family Court Guardian ad Litem Training

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Conway 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 substantiand 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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Where is David E. Wells's law office located?
David E. Wells's law practice is located in Conway, South Carolina. The firm is Coastal Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David E. Wells practiced law?
David E. Wells has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David E. Wells go to law school?
David E. Wells earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2006

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2007

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