Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 33+ Years Experience
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About Lowell E. Bernstein at a Glance
Lowell E. Bernstein is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bernstein & Bernstein. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lowell E. Bernstein
- Mr. Lowell E. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, insurance law and 5 other areas of law
- Lowell E. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Lowell E. practices at Bernstein & Bernstein in Columbia, SC
Practice Areas Explained
Lowell E. Bernstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lowell E. Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Personal Injury in Columbia
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Lowell E. Bernstein is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Criminal Defense in Columbia
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Lowell E. Bernstein is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers Compensation in Columbia
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Lowell E. Bernstein is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Columbia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lowell E. Bernstein is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance Law in Columbia
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Lowell E. Bernstein is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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 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 venue, 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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbia Choose Lowell E. Bernstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lowell E. Bernstein's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lowell E. Bernstein brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp, Lowell E. Bernstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Lowell E. Bernstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Lowell E. Bernstein Handles in Columbia
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lowell E. Bernstein has experience with under South Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Lowell E. Bernstein directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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