Atty. Fernando Xavier Starkes
Mr. Fernando Xavier Starkes is a lawyer practicing civil defense, public finance, real estate and 6 other areas of law.
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About Fernando Xavier Starkes at a glance
Fernando Xavier Starkes is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Starkes Law Firm, L.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1988). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1988) and The Citadel (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Fernando Xavier Starkes is a lawyer practicing civil defense, public finance, real estate and 6 other areas of law
- Fernando received a B.S. degree from The Citadel in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Fernando practices at Starkes Law Firm, L.L.C. in Columbia, SC
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Fernando Xavier Starkes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fernando Xavier Starkes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Fernando Xavier Starkes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Fernando Xavier Starkes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Fernando Xavier Starkes is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Fernando Xavier Starkes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Fernando Xavier Starkes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Columbia 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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