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Atty. Leo Russell Bennett

Atty. Leo Russell Bennett

Leo Russell Bennett is a lawyer practicing legislative practice, government, constitutional law and 1 other area of law. Leo received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 1964, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Leo Russell Bennett at a glance

Leo Russell Bennett is a civil rights, government, and military attorney based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (Inactive) (1986). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1967) and The Citadel (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leo Russell Bennett is a lawyer practicing legislative practice, government, constitutional law and 1 other area of law
  • Leo received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 1964, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Leo practices in Mount Pleasant, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Leo Russell Bennett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leo Russell Bennett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Leo Russell Bennett is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Leo Russell Bennett is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

Leo Russell Bennett 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Leo Russell Bennett

Where is Leo Russell Bennett's law office located?
Leo Russell Bennett's law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leo Russell Bennett handle?
Leo Russell Bennett focuses on civil rights, government, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Leo Russell Bennett practiced law?
Leo Russell Bennett has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Leo Russell Bennett go to law school?
Leo Russell Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Leo Russell Bennett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1967
B.A.
The Citadel
- 1964

Bar Admissions

South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1986

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