Atty. David W. Spence

Atty. David W. Spence

David W. Spence is a lawyer practicing security, customs law, international trade policy and 5 other areas of law.

Okatie Okatie 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About David W. Spence at a glance

David W. Spence is a formation, business, ip, securities, and government attorney based in Okatie, South Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1990) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1987). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Okatie, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David W. Spence is a lawyer practicing security, customs law, international trade policy and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices in Okatie, SC

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Spence's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David W. Spence is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David W. Spence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David W. Spence is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

David W. Spence is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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

David W. Spence 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 Okatie 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 W. Spence

Where is David W. Spence's law office located?
David W. Spence's law practice is located in Okatie, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Spence handle?
David W. Spence focuses on formation, business, ip, securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has David W. Spence practiced law?
David W. Spence has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David W. Spence go to law school?
David W. Spence earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David W. Spence for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1990
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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