Atty. Earl P. Dolven

Atty. Earl P. Dolven

Earl P. Dolven is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, government contracts law.

Charleston Charleston 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About Earl P. Dolven at a glance

Earl P. Dolven is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1960), California (Inactive) (1961), and U.S. Claims Court (1974). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1960) and Harvard University (A.M. University, 1956). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Earl P. Dolven is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, government contracts law
  • Earl P. received a A.M. degree from Harvard University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Earl P. practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Earl P. Dolven's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Earl P. Dolven 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Earl P. Dolven is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Earl P. Dolven is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Earl P. Dolven

Where is Earl P. Dolven's law office located?
Earl P. Dolven's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Earl P. Dolven handle?
Earl P. Dolven focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Earl P. Dolven practiced law?
Earl P. Dolven has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Earl P. Dolven go to law school?
Earl P. Dolven earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (A.M. University, 1956).
How can I contact Earl P. Dolven for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1960
A.M. University
Harvard University
- 1956

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1960
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1974

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