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Atty. Eldon D. Risher III

Atty. Eldon D. Risher III

Eldon D. Risher III is a business and real estate lawyer with over 40 years in the practice of law.

Murrells Inlet Murrells Inlet 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (854) 233-3445 Book Appointment

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About Eldon D. Risher III at a glance

Eldon D. Risher III is a Member based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, practforg at Joye, Nappier, Risher, & Hardin LLC. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1978), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1984), and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1995). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Murrells Inlet, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Eldon D. Risher III is a business and real estate lawyer with over 40 years in the practice of law
  • Mr. Risher has extensive experience in the areas of residential real estate
  • title insurance
  • commercial real estate, including restaurant and hotel closings
  • real estate development, including zoning, land use, easements, condominium projects, townhouse and single family detached subdivisions, and related financing and homeowner association documents
  • business law, including asset purchases, contracts, leases, stock transfers, alcohol beverage licensing, service marks, and general business agreements
  • and corporate law, including entity formation, and mergers
  • A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Risher received his B.B.A. degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in 1975 and his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina in 1977
  • After passing the South Carolina Bar in May 1978, Mr. Risher joined the U.S
  • Navy where he served on active duty with the Judge Advocate General's Corps until retiring with the rank of Commander/05 in September 1994
  • Highlights of Mr. Risher's naval career included tours in the Republic of the Philippines, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Staff Judge Advocate to the world's largest naval base at Norfolk, Virginia, and the Pentagon
  • He was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal on two occasions and the Navy Commendation Medal on three occasions
  • Community Service • Myrtle Beach Sunrise Rotary Club • Rotarian of the Year, 1998 • President, 2007-2008 • Rotarian of the Year 2008-2009 • American Legion Bar Admissions • American Bar Association • South Carolina Bar • Horry County Bar • Georgetown County Bar Professional Affiliations • Ad Hoc Committee on Third Party Legal Opinion Letters for the Corporate, Banking and Securities Section of the South Carolina Bar • Approved Title Agent for Chicago Title Insurance Co

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 Murrells Inlet 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 Eldon D. Risher III's law office located?
Eldon D. Risher III's law practice is located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The firm is Joye, Nappier, Risher, & Hardin LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Eldon D. Risher III practiced law?
Eldon D. Risher III has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Eldon D. Risher III go to law school?
Eldon D. Risher III earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1978
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1975

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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