Atty. John A. Massalon

Atty. John A. Massalon

Highest Rating for Legal Ability - Martindale-Hubbell; Listed - South Carolina Super Lawyers: Civil Litigation, 2010-2012; Member - American Bar Association; Member - South Carolina Bar Association; Member, American Board of Trial Advocates; Member, International Association of Defense Counsel; Member, Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference; Member - Defense Research Institute; Past President - Charleston County Bar Association, 2011-2012; Executive Committee - Charleston County Bar Association, 2004-2012; Board of Directors - South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, 1998-2003; Editor,

Charleston Charleston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Massalon at a glance

John A. Massalon is an Attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Wills Massalon & Allen LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1987). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1987) and College of Charleston (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Highest Rating for Legal Ability - Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed - South Carolina Super Lawyers: Civil Litigation, 2010-2012
  • Member - American Bar Association
  • Member - South Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Member, Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference
  • Member - Defense Research Institute
  • Past President - Charleston County Bar Association, 2011-2012
  • Executive Committee - Charleston County Bar Association, 2004-2012
  • Board of Directors - South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, 1998-2003
  • Editor, Defense Line - South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, 1999-2003
  • Adjunct Professor, Charleston School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Massalon's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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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.

John A. Massalon is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Charleston 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 John A. Massalon

Where is John A. Massalon's law office located?
John A. Massalon's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Wills Massalon & Allen LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Massalon handle?
John A. Massalon focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John A. Massalon practiced law?
John A. Massalon has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John A. Massalon go to law school?
John A. Massalon earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John A. Massalon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Massalon received?
John A. Massalon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
College of Charleston
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1987

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