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About Howard S. Sheftman at a glance
Howard S. Sheftman is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Finkel Law Firm LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1974) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1975). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1974) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Howard S. Sheftman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, general litigation in state and federal courts and 2 other areas of law
- Howard received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Howard practices at Finkel Law Firm LLC in Columbia, SC
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Howard S. Sheftman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard S. Sheftman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Howard S. Sheftman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Howard S. Sheftman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Howard S. Sheftman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Howard S. Sheftman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Howard S. Sheftman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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