Atty. James Frederick Berl

Atty. James Frederick Berl

James Frederick Berl is a lawyer practicing adoptions, alimony/spousal support, auto accident attorney hilton head and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About James Frederick Berl at a glance

James Frederick Berl is a Member based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, practicing at Law Offices of James F. Berl, PC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, truck accidents, and probate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1981) and South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1981) and Furman University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Hilton Head Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Frederick Berl is a lawyer practicing adoptions, alimony/spousal support, auto accident attorney hilton head and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James F. Berl, PC in Hilton Head Island, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James Frederick Berl's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Frederick Berl is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Frederick Berl is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Frederick Berl is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →

Truck Accidents

James Frederick Berl is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Probate

James Frederick Berl is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Hilton Head Island 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 James Frederick Berl

Where is James Frederick Berl's law office located?
James Frederick Berl's law practice is located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The firm is Law Offices of James F. Berl, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Frederick Berl handle?
James Frederick Berl focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, truck accidents, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Frederick Berl practiced law?
James Frederick Berl has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Frederick Berl go to law school?
James Frederick Berl earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James Frederick Berl for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1981
B.A.
Furman University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1981
South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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