Atty. Denise Harris

Atty. Denise Harris

Denise Harris is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child support and 2 other areas of law. Denise received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Charleston Charleston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Denise Harris at a glance

Denise Harris is a divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and adoption attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1991) and College of Charleston (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of South Carolina Bar American Bar Association South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association South Carolina Woman Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Denise Harris is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child support and 2 other areas of law
  • Denise received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Denise practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Denise Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Denise Harris is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Denise Harris is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →

Child Support

Denise Harris is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in South Carolina →

Adoption

Denise Harris is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Denise Harris

Where is Denise Harris's law office located?
Denise Harris's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise Harris handle?
Denise Harris focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Denise Harris practiced law?
Denise Harris has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Denise Harris go to law school?
Denise Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Denise Harris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Denise Harris received?
Denise Harris's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
College of Charleston
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1991

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