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About J. Michael Taylor at a glance
J. Michael Taylor is an Attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Taylor/Potterfield. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1980). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1980) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Family Law Section) Bar Associations South Carolina Bar (Family Law Section, Richland County and American. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Michael Taylor is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, family law and 3 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- J. practices at Taylor/Potterfield in Columbia, SC
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J. Michael Taylor's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
J. Michael Taylor is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
J. Michael Taylor is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J. Michael Taylor is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Michael Taylor is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
J. Michael Taylor 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 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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