Profile Summary
About M. Rita Metts at a glance
M. Rita Metts is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Metts Law Firm, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1993) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Hon. M. Rita Metts is a lawyer practicing social security, family law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- M. received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- M. practices at Metts Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, SC
Practice Areas Explained
M. Rita Metts's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Rita Metts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
M. Rita Metts is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
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.
M. Rita Metts is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
M. Rita Metts is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
M. Rita Metts is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
M. Rita Metts is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 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.
Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about M. Rita Metts
Where is M. Rita Metts's law office located?
What practice areas does M. Rita Metts handle?
How long has M. Rita Metts practiced law?
Where did M. Rita Metts go to law school?
How can I contact M. Rita Metts for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has M. Rita Metts received?
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.