Atty. Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.

Atty. Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trial litigation, appeals, banking law and 3 other areas of law.

Sumter Sumter 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. at a glance

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is a personal injury, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Sumter, South Carolina. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1974), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Clemson University (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Sumter, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trial litigation, appeals, banking law and 3 other areas of law
  • Harry received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Harry practices in Sumter, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Sumter 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 Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.

Where is Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.'s law office located?
Harry B. Burchstead, Jr.'s law practice is located in Sumter, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. handle?
Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. practiced law?
Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. go to law school?
Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Harry B. Burchstead, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Clemson University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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