Atty. Dean Douglas Porter

Atty. Dean Douglas Porter

Mr. Dean Douglas Porter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate administration and 4 other areas of law.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Douglas Porter at a glance

Dean Douglas Porter is a Member based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Porter Law Firm, LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, foreclosure, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1976), New Jersey (1993), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1993), and South Carolina (2000). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1974) and Columbia University (B.A., 1971). Active member of Charleston Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Dean Douglas Porter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate administration and 4 other areas of law
  • Dean Douglas received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Dean Douglas practices at Porter Law Firm, LLC in Mount Pleasant, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Douglas Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Douglas Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Dean Douglas Porter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Dean Douglas Porter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Dean Douglas Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Foreclosure Defense

Dean Douglas Porter is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in South Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Dean Douglas Porter is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Dean Douglas Porter

Where is Dean Douglas Porter's law office located?
Dean Douglas Porter's law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The firm is Porter Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Douglas Porter handle?
Dean Douglas Porter focuses on probate, estate planning, business, foreclosure, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Dean Douglas Porter practiced law?
Dean Douglas Porter has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Dean Douglas Porter go to law school?
Dean Douglas Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Dean Douglas Porter for a consultation?
You can contact Dean Douglas Porter 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.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1974
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1976
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
South Carolina
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2012

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