Atty. Joseph A. Vasquez
Joe Vasquez is a native of Miami, Florida. As an undergraduate, he earned admission to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.
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Joseph A. Vasquez is a Junior Partner based in West Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Setzler & Scott, P.A.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, car accidents, trusts, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1994). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1993) and The Citadel B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lexington County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in West Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joe Vasquez is a native of Miami, Florida
- As an undergraduate, he earned admission to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society
- Mr. Vasquez was also the recipient of the James K. Coleman Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law, and was a Rhodes Scholarship finalist in the State of South Carolina
- During his law school studies he clerked for Setzler Chewning & Scott, P.A. (now Setzler & Scott, P.A.), and joined the firm as an associate in 1993
- He became a partner in the firm in 2000
- His practice covers the Midlands of South Carolina, particularly in Lexington, Richland, Calhoun, Edgefield, Saluda, Newberry and Orangeburg Counties
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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 West 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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