Atty. John E. Waites

Atty. John E. Waites

Hon. John E.

Columbia Columbia 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (839) 238-9170

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About John E. Waites at a glance

John E. Waites is a Chf. Bkrptcy. J. based in Columbia, South Carolina. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Davidson College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. John E. Waites is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditors rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Columbia, SC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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John E. Waites's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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John E. Waites has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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