Atty. John B. Hagerty

Atty. John B. Hagerty

John B. Hagerty is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, bankruptcy / chapter 13, corporate/securities/private placements and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John B. Hagerty at a glance

John B. Hagerty is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and zoning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 1978 (—) and Harvard University B.S. University of Chicago (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Society of International Business Fellows. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John B. Hagerty is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, bankruptcy / chapter 13, corporate/securities/private placements and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charleston, SC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Hagerty's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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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 B. Hagerty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John B. Hagerty is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

John B. Hagerty is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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 B. Hagerty

Where is John B. Hagerty's law office located?
John B. Hagerty's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Hagerty handle?
John B. Hagerty focuses on chapter 13, business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John B. Hagerty practiced law?
John B. Hagerty has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John B. Hagerty go to law school?
John B. Hagerty earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact John B. Hagerty for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B. Hagerty received?
John B. Hagerty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 1978
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Harvard University B.S. University of Chicago
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1978

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