Atty. John R. Chase
John Chase is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. John's services are geared to the preservation and orderly disposition of family businesses and large estates.
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John R. Chase is an attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practforg at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Chase is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office
- John's services are geared to the preservation and orderly disposition of family businesses and large estates
- He represents individuals, trusts and trust departments concerning challenges to estate plans
- Advising business owners and clients on the best tax and financing structures for purchases and sales of business assets is also a strong focus of John's practice
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 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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