Atty. John M. S. Hoefer

Atty. John M. S. Hoefer

John M. S.

Columbia Columbia 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. S. Hoefer at a glance

John M. S. Hoefer is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, zoning, government, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1985). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1984) and Clemson University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. S. Hoefer is a lawyer practicing administrative law, regulatory law, utility law and 7 other areas of law
  • John M. S. received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John M. S. practices at Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John M. S. Hoefer's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

John M. S. Hoefer is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John M. S. Hoefer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John M. S. Hoefer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in South Carolina →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John M. S. Hoefer is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. S. Hoefer

Where is John M. S. Hoefer's law office located?
John M. S. Hoefer's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. S. Hoefer handle?
John M. S. Hoefer focuses on tax, zoning, government, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John M. S. Hoefer practiced law?
John M. S. Hoefer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John M. S. Hoefer go to law school?
John M. S. Hoefer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John M. S. Hoefer for a consultation?
You can contact John M. S. Hoefer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. S. Hoefer received?
John M. S. Hoefer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1984
B.A.
Clemson University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1985

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