Atty. Matthew E. Rupert
Matt handles REO matters, drafts and reviews contracts, and conducts residential real estate closings. Previously, Matt was a clerk for the Honorable R.
Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 14+ Years Experience
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About Matthew E. Rupert at a Glance
Matthew E. Rupert is a Senior Real Estate Attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Scott and Corley, P.A.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on residential, child custody, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2012). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 2012) and North Carolina State University (B.S. Biomedical, 2003). Active member of Memberships South Carolina Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division Phi Delta Phi USC Public Interest in Law Society, Treasurer Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Managing Editor. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew E. Rupert
- Matt handles REO matters, drafts and reviews contracts, and conducts residential real estate closings
- Previously, Matt was a clerk for the Honorable R. Ferrell Cothran, Jr., Third Judicial Circuit of South Carolina
- He has also been an intern for the Honorable Paige Gossett, Federal Magistrate Judge, U.S
- District Court for the District of South Carolina
- Before pursuing a legal career, Matt was a coastal engineer in Florida where he handled permitting and design
- He earned an M.S. in Coastal Engineering from the University of Florida in 2006
- Community Involvement Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals Coastal Conservation Association Publications, Speeches & Seminars Beach Nourishment to the Rescue: Through an Extensive Regulatory Review Process, Beach Nourishment Can Restore and Protect Vital Sea Turtle Nesting Habitat Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Vol. 19.19 SEENVLJ 327
- News/Press Releases October 24, 2013
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew E. Rupert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew E. Rupert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Residential Real Estate in Columbia
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Child Custody & Visitation in Columbia
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Real Estate Law in Columbia
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Matthew E. Rupert
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 Matthew E. Rupert's practice in the field of residential, child custody, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew E. Rupert brings 14+ 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 residential, child custody, and real estate, Matthew E. Rupert 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 Matthew E. Rupert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew E. Rupert Handles in Columbia
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