Atty. Douglas Walker Mackelcan III

Atty. Douglas Walker Mackelcan III

Douglas Walker Mackelcan III is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, accounting malpractice defense, agent's, broker's and miscellaneous professional liability defense and 18 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Charleston Charleston 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Walker Mackelcan III at a glance

Douglas Walker Mackelcan III is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2007). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Davidson College (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Walker Mackelcan III is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, accounting malpractice defense, agent's, broker's and miscellaneous professional liability defense and 18 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Douglas practices at Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Walker Mackelcan III's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Douglas Walker Mackelcan III is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Douglas Walker Mackelcan III is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Douglas Walker Mackelcan III

Where is Douglas Walker Mackelcan III's law office located?
Douglas Walker Mackelcan III's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Walker Mackelcan III handle?
Douglas Walker Mackelcan III focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Douglas Walker Mackelcan III practiced law?
Douglas Walker Mackelcan III has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Douglas Walker Mackelcan III go to law school?
Douglas Walker Mackelcan III earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Douglas Walker Mackelcan III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Walker Mackelcan III received?
Douglas Walker Mackelcan III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2007

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