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About John R. Lester at a glance
John R. Lester is a Member based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, practicing at Lester & Lester, P.A.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, and military. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1967) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court o (1967). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1964). Active member of Past President, Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association. Serands clients in Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John R. Lester is a lawyer practicing military law, real estate, bankruptcy
- John received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- John practices at Lester & Lester, P.A. in Myrtle Beach, SC
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John R. Lester's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Lester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John R. Lester is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John R. Lester is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Carolina →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
John R. Lester is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military 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 Myrtle Beach 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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