Atty. Desa Ballard

Atty. Desa Ballard

Desa Ballard is a lawyer practicing professional licensing, professional discipline, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. Desa received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

West Columbia West Columbia 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Desa Ballard at a glance

Desa Ballard is a Member based in West Columbia, South Carolina, practforg at Ballard & Watson, Attorneys at Law. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1983), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1986), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of South Carolina (B.A. Journalism, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Desa Ballard is a lawyer practicing professional licensing, professional discipline, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Desa received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Desa practices at Ballard & Watson, Attorneys at Law in West Columbia, SC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in West Columbia 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 substantiand 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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Where is Desa Ballard's law office located?
Desa Ballard's law practice is located in West Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Ballard & Watson, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Desa Ballard practiced law?
Desa Ballard has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Desa Ballard go to law school?
Desa Ballard earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Journalism, 1980).
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What awards or recognition has Desa Ballard receiandd?
Desa Ballard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1983
B.A. Journalism
University of South Carolina
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004

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