Atty. Joe Wayne Underwood
Mr. Joe Wayne Underwood is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, litigation and 1 other area of law.
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Joe Wayne Underwood is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Moses & Brackett, PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1987), District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1989). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1987) and East Carolina University (B.S. East, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beaufort County, Richland County (Chairman, Family Law Committee, 2000 and 2001) and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar The District of Columbia Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joe Wayne Underwood is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Joe received a B.S. degree from East Carolina University in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Joe practices at Moses & Brackett, PC in Columbia, SC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joe Wayne Underwood is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
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.
Joe Wayne Underwood 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.
Joe Wayne Underwood 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.
Joe Wayne Underwood 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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