Atty. Deborah Harrison Sheffield
Phi Beta Kappa. Order of the Coif.
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About Deborah Harrison Sheffield at a glance
Deborah Harrison Sheffield is an Of Counsel based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Hood Law Firm, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on insurance and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. Supreme Court (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1984) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Order of the Coif
- Order of Wig and Robe
- Co-Editor and Author, Appeal and Error, South Carolina Jurisprudence, 1992
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Charleston 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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