Atty. Debra Ellen Kleman

Atty. Debra Ellen Kleman

Ms. Debra Ellen Kleman is a lawyer practicing business, tax, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law.

Spartanburg Spartanburg 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (864) 658-4072 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Debra Ellen Kleman at a glance

Debra Ellen Kleman is a Partner based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1994) and South Carolina (2005). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1994) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Debra Ellen Kleman is a lawyer practicing business, tax, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Debra practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Spartanburg, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Ellen Kleman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Ellen Kleman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Employment Contracts

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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 Spartanburg 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 Debra Ellen Kleman

Where is Debra Ellen Kleman's law office located?
Debra Ellen Kleman's law practice is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The firm is Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Ellen Kleman handle?
Debra Ellen Kleman focuses on employment, business, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Debra Ellen Kleman practiced law?
Debra Ellen Kleman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Debra Ellen Kleman go to law school?
Debra Ellen Kleman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Debra Ellen Kleman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1994
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1994
South Carolina
Admitted: 2005

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