Atty. David Jay Tigges

Atty. David Jay Tigges

Mr. David Jay Tigges is a lawyer practicing real estate, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Jay Tigges at a glance

David Jay Tigges is a Managing Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990) and South Carolina (1995). Educated at Capital University School of Law (J.D. College, 1990) and University of Toledo (B.G.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Jay Tigges is a lawyer practicing real estate, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.G.S. degree from University of Toledo in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Columbia, SC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Jay Tigges's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jay Tigges 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.

David Jay Tigges is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Jay Tigges is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Jay Tigges is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 David Jay Tigges

Where is David Jay Tigges's law office located?
David Jay Tigges's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Burr & Forman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jay Tigges handle?
David Jay Tigges focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has David Jay Tigges practiced law?
David Jay Tigges has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Jay Tigges go to law school?
David Jay Tigges earned their education at (J.D. College, 1990); (B.G.S., 1986).
How can I contact David Jay Tigges for a consultation?
You can contact David Jay Tigges 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 David Jay Tigges received?
David Jay Tigges's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. College
Capital University School of Law
- 1990
B.G.S.
University of Toledo
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1990
South Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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