Atty. Howard Kinard

Atty. Howard Kinard

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John C. Hayes, III and the Honorable Thomas L.

Spartanburg Spartanburg 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (864) 825-5519 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard Kinard at a glance

Howard Kinard is a Partner based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Johnson Smith Hibbard And Wildman Law Firm L L P. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2006). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2006) and Wofford College (B.A., 2001). Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John C. Hayes, III and the Honorable Thomas L. Hughston, Jr., South Carolina Circuit Court, 2006-2007

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Kinard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Kinard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 Spartanburg 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 Howard Kinard

Where is Howard Kinard's law office located?
Howard Kinard's law practice is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The firm is Johnson Smith Hibbard And Wildman Law Firm L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Kinard handle?
Howard Kinard focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Howard Kinard practiced law?
Howard Kinard has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Howard Kinard go to law school?
Howard Kinard earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Howard Kinard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Wofford College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2006

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