Atty. Douglas Lamar Bell

Atty. Douglas Lamar Bell

Douglas Lamar Bell is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Greenwood Greenwood 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Lamar Bell at a glance

Douglas Lamar Bell is a Member based in Greenwood, South Carolina, practicing at McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1995). Active member of Greenwood County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Greenwood, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Lamar Bell is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Douglas practices at McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC in Greenwood, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Lamar Bell's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Douglas Lamar Bell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas Lamar Bell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas Lamar Bell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas Lamar Bell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Commercial Real Estate

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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 Greenwood 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 Douglas Lamar Bell

Where is Douglas Lamar Bell's law office located?
Douglas Lamar Bell's law practice is located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The firm is McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Lamar Bell handle?
Douglas Lamar Bell focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Douglas Lamar Bell practiced law?
Douglas Lamar Bell has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Douglas Lamar Bell go to law school?
Douglas Lamar Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Douglas Lamar Bell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1995

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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