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Donna J. Backwinkel is a Dept. of Consumer Affairs based in Lexington, South Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and consumer. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1985) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Lexington, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Donna J. Backwinkel is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, consumer protection
- Donna received a degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Donna practices in Lexington, SC
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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 Lexington 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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