Atty. Keating L. Simons III

Atty. Keating L. Simons III

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Charleston Charleston 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Keating L. Simons III at a glance

Keating L. Simons III is a Managing Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Simons & Dean. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1979), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1979) and University of Virginia (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Keating L. Simons III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keating L. Simons III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 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 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 Keating L. Simons III

Where is Keating L. Simons III's law office located?
Keating L. Simons III's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Simons & Dean. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keating L. Simons III handle?
Keating L. Simons III focuses on contracts, business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Keating L. Simons III practiced law?
Keating L. Simons III has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Keating L. Simons III go to law school?
Keating L. Simons III earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Keating L. Simons III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Keating L. Simons III received?
Keating L. Simons III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1979
A.B.
University of Virginia
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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