Atty. David M. Ratchford
David M. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business litigation, contracts and 3 other areas of law.
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About David M. Ratchford at a glance
David M. Ratchford is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Ratchford & May, LLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1969), U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of South Carolina School of Law (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David M. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business litigation, contracts and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- David practices at Ratchford & May, LLC in Columbia, SC
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David M. Ratchford's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Ratchford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David M. Ratchford is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →
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.
David M. Ratchford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David M. Ratchford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David M. Ratchford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David M. Ratchford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
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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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