Atty. Gene Trotter
Mr. Gene Trotter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, civil practice, litigation.
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Gene Trotter is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Trotter and Maxfield. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1983). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Tulane University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gene Trotter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, civil practice, litigation
- Gene received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Gene practices at Trotter and Maxfield in Columbia, SC
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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