Atty. Herbert W. Hamilton
A founding member of the Firm in 2004, Herb retired in 2017 after over 40 years of practicing law. During his career, Herb litigated commercial and construction law disputes, as well as business torts and financial services cases.
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Herbert W. Hamilton is a (Retired) based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, practicing at Hamilton Martens, LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1975) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Supre (1976). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Vanderbilt University (B.S. Civil, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- A founding member of the Firm in 2004, Herb retired in 2017 after over 40 years of practicing law
- During his career, Herb litigated commercial and construction law disputes, as well as business torts and financial services cases
- He represented individuals, businesses, construction contractors and owners in all aspects of contract negotiation and dispute resolution, including state and federal jury trials, class actions, mediations and arbitrations
- Herb began practicing law in 1975 with the Columbia, firm of Whaley, McCutchen Blanton and Rhodes
- In 1993 he joined Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP, where he practiced for 11 years before leaving to become one of the founders of the Firm
- During his career, Herb held leadership positions in a number of civic, charitable and Bar related organizations including the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Haven Men’s Shelter and also received several professional accolades including Best Lawyers in America®† in Construction Law, South Carolina Super Lawyers®.†† and was Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
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Herbert W. Hamilton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Herbert W. Hamilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Rock Hill 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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