Atty. Mary Sharp
Mary Sharp practices law in Beaufort, SC, where she founded Sharp Law Firm, LLC, in March, 2017. She represents clients in trial and appellate proceedings, in civil matters including those involving personal injury, business litigation, construction litigation, and insurance coverage.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Beaufort, SC · 33+ Years Experience
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About Mary Sharp at a Glance
Mary Sharp is a Member based in Beaufort, South Carolina, practicing at Sharp Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, motorcycle, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993) and North Carolina (1994). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D. Moot, 1993) and North Carolina State University (B.A. Business, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Beaufort, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mary Sharp
- Mary Sharp practices law in Beaufort, SC, where she founded Sharp Law Firm, LLC, in March, 2017
- She represents clients in trial and appellate proceedings, in civil matters including those involving personal injury, business litigation, construction litigation, and insurance coverage
- Mary is an experienced litigator and has tried numerous cases to verdict in South Carolina state and federal courts
- She is also a certified mediator and serves as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Beaufort
- Mary currently serves as a South Carolina Bar representative in the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates
- She is a past President of the South Carolina Bar, a past President of the Board of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations and a past President of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
- She is also a past President of the Charleston, SC Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, , and a past Chair of the Defense Research Institute Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
- Mary previously served as National Conference of Women’s Bar Association's Liaison to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession, and on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation
- In 2009, Mary was honored as a South Carolina “Leader in the Law” by South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly in their inaugural year of presenting those awards
- She was recognized again as a South Carolina “Leader in the Law” by South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly in 2023, and as a “Legal Leader” at South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly’s 2024 Excellence in Law program She has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of civil litigation and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell
- In 2013, Mary was nominated and selected to participate as one of 44 leaders from across the Lowcountry in the 8th Riley Institute at Furman's Diversity Leaders Initiative
- She also currently serves as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- In addition to service to the legal community, Mary is also active in her community
- She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Penn Center
- She has also served as a past President of the Board of Lowcountry Legal Volunteers and as a past President of the Board of Friends of Caroline Hospice, as well as on the boards of the Historic Beaufort Foundation and the Child Abuse Prevention Association
- Mary is a native of Aiken, South Carolina, and received her B.A. in business administration from North Carolina State University, and her J.D. from the Wake Forest University School of Law
- Prior to starting Sharp Law Firm, Mary was a member at Griffith, Sharp & Liipfert, LLC, in Beaufort, SC, and its predecessor firms
Practice Areas Explained
Mary Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beaufort.
Personal Injury in Beaufort
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.
Mary Sharp is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Beaufort
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mary Sharp is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Motorcycle Accidents in Beaufort
Mary Sharp is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in South Carolina →
Construction Law in Beaufort
Mary Sharp is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Beaufort
Mary Sharp is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Beaufort
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 Beaufort 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.
Beaufort Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beaufort-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 Beaufort Choose Mary Sharp
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 Mary Sharp's practice in the field of personal injury, business, motorcycle, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mary Sharp 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina, Mary Sharp can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and motorcycle, Mary Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beaufort
A Beaufort-based practice means Mary Sharp 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 Mary Sharp Handles in Beaufort
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mary Sharp 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 Mary Sharp directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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